Are we a nation of paranoid fraidy cats?Paranoia and fear drive a lot of people mad. For those who don't go so far, the paranoia and fear can be nearly debilitating. A bit of healthy fear and a small amount of paranoia is good but how much is too much?June 28, 2013 by Ken Hess in Security
Is multi-factor authentication the solution for identity theft?How many sites and services can you login to using your Facebook or Twitter account? What if, instead, we used a secure method of login? Would our identities be more secure? Yes, they would.June 27, 2013 by Ken Hess in Security
I got an iPhone 5, am iOS7 ready, and am irritatedI'm thrilled with my new iPhone 5. Well, with a few exceptions, I'm thrilled.June 11, 2013 by Ken Hess in Apple
Through a glass starkly: PRISM and BLARNEY are good thingsA lot of people are so angry about the government's "spying" programs that they're not really seeing the bigger picture. The big picture is that government surveillance is good. Yes, good.June 7, 2013 by Ken Hess in Security
Windows 8.1's BYOD enhancements ready for business adoptionMicrosoft understands, better than any other software company, that BYOD is actually a thing. It's a thing to be dealt with at the source, which is exactly what they're doing.June 4, 2013 by Ken Hess in Cloud
Message received: Taking action on American job lossUS workers are angry about the job loss to cheap labor locations. American companies are to blame but we can take action to stop it. Caution: Long post.May 29, 2013 by Ken Hess in CXO
From subversive to mainstream: Looking back on 18 years with LinuxIt's funny to look back on my personal history with Linux and remember how subversive and alternative it once was. These days, it's just another operating system. That original subversive spark is gone.May 22, 2013 by Ken Hess in Linux
The current state of technical certification and IT jobs in AmericaAn examination of the true state of the IT job market and the need for certification reveals some interesting results.May 19, 2013 by Ken Hess in CXO
Site optimization for mobile devices falls short againGleaning from Adobe's 2013 Digital Marketing Optimization Survey, I found that less than half of the respondents have a mobile-optimized site or a mobile app. May 6, 2013 by Ken Hess in Mobility
Why the browser wars are important to youIn this off-topic post, I explore (no pun intended) the five major browsers and why you should care about them.May 3, 2013 by Ken Hess in Enterprise Software
Five enhancements that PowerShell really needsPowerShell is one of the best Windows tools available, but it could be even better. Here are my five suggestions for a better PowerShell experience.April 29, 2013 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
A Windows 8 rebuild plan for MicrosoftThere's been much angst and consternation surrounding Windows 8, the big Blue update, and the missing Start button. Fear not, Windows faithful, Ken Hess is here to help with suggestions for a Windows 8 rebuild.April 24, 2013 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
The top 5 trends in mobile and BYOD securityMore than 1,600 respondents' data created this report on current BYOD trends, concerns, and practices. Can you guess which mobile platform is the most popular for BYOD?April 18, 2013 by Ken Hess in Mobility
Microsoft's view of the post-PC world: 'I'm not bovvered'Back in January, Microsoft announced that it had sold 60 million Windows 8 licenses. That was four months ago. Where is it now? Some analysts say "dead". Microsoft ain't bovvered.April 16, 2013 by Ken Hess in Microsoft
What's your opinion of BYOD privacy?Inquiring minds want to know what you think of BYOD privacy. Take part in an eight-question survey to express your opinions on the topic.April 10, 2013 by Ken Hess in Security