Avoid the Dangers of Phishing
Most people have heard of scams where a fake email is sent to a user’s email, usually pretending to be from a credit card company or bank. These are called, “Phishing” emails, because they lure users into thinking that they need to reply. Phishing emails are dangerous and have potentially catastrophic effects. One particular type […]
A program for tracking stolen laptops. “Prey” upon thieves.
Chilean programmer, Tomás Pollak, developed a very cool little application that allows the owner to track a laptop if it is ever stolen. It is called Prey and best of all, it is totally free. What is Prey ? Prey helps you find your stolen laptop by sending timed reports to your email, including information […]
Secure your sites with XMission SSL Certificates!
XMission is now selling SSL certificates! This latest addition to the XMission domain based services makes it even more convenient to manage your online presence. Need to secure your web transactions or an email server? We can help! Using SSL Certificates reassures your clients that you are doing everything possible to keep their information secure. […]
Everyone Likes a Free Email Client
Like many of you, I’m the front line tech support for most of my family and friends. This means I get questions like: “What is html,” “Why isn’t my password working,” and “Do I need a database?” Well, I have a new tool in my referral arsenal. Zimbra officially launched their Zimbra Desktop 1.0 client. […]
Why network transparency should matter to you.
Please note: As of January 1, 2017, XMission no longer sells DSL services. XMission believes that the way to sustain a healthy and innovative Internet is through bandwidth transparency and open communication with our subscribers. Unlike most providers, we publish our bandwidth statistics, network performance reports, and announcements regarding upgrades, system issues, and even outages. […]
Event: PodCamp SLC
One more community event for you to check out this week: PodCamp SLC If you have an interest in blogging, video blogging, podcasting, social media, or just having a great time with other digital media enthusiasts, then register today! Activities include demonstrations, presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of time for personal networking. Details for you: […]
Event: Ignite Salt Lake 2
If you missed the first Ignite Salt Lake, you have a chance to catch the sequel this Thursday night. Here are some details: Ignite Salt Lake 2 (visit their website) Thursday, March 26th, 2009 6:00 – 10:00 pm Admission is Free Brewvies Cinema Pub (21+, Must Show ID) 677 South 200 West Salt Lake City, […]
Terminals in the Cave
I’m a big fan of having a very clean desktop, as a part of The Cave, which is an idea I picked up from Rands. A part of having a good workspace, for me, is having a very clean desktop. I run everything as lightly as I can get it because the goal — the […]
Free XMission Class at the Salt Lake Main Library
Come over to the Salt Lake Main Library’s Technology Center on Wednesday, March 11 for a free class: Creating Web Pages with HTML and CSS. The Library is located at 210 East 400 South in Salt Lake City. This class begins at 2 p.m. and usually lasts until 4 p.m. Our instructor, Kyle Waters, will […]
Make your email easier – why IMAP rules!
For business and personal email needs there is no better solution that IMAP. Using IMAP will set you free! Let me explain… Back in the days of old, POP3 was the best way to handle your email with your desktop mail application. The problem with POP (Post Office Protocol) is that it downloads email to […]