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How easily can someone hack my home computer and steal personal information?

Dave Farquhar — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:57:09 +0000

On Monday, March 13 at approximately 10:30 AM CST, I will be appearing on KFUO Radio’s Faith and Family program to discuss home computer security with host Andy Bates. Here’s the scariest question he’s planning to ask: How easily can someone

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More on the new Intel 320 SSD

Dave Farquhar — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:03:21 +0000

A few weeks ago, my security go-to guy, Rich P., bought a new Intel 320 SSD for his netbook. With my encouragement, of course. It finally arrived this weekend, and he installed it. Rich reports not only faster speed, but

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Should journalists protect their sources?

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 08 Jul 2005 01:08:25 +0000

In the wake of New York Times reporter Judith Miller going to jail for refusing to reveal the identity of an unnamed source, of course I was asked about journalism and confidential sources.

I liken this situation to what would go through my mind if the New York Yankees ever played the Cuban Nationals. I would have a hard time deciding which team I wanted to lose.

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Switched off

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 15 Oct 2002 13:39:24 +0000

In response to Apple, Microsoft started its own "Switch" campaign featuring a freelance writer who ditched a Mac for a PC that runs Windows.

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