I run my own mail server, behind my own router and firewall in my own home. My filters work perfectly, and I get no spam. Some of the stuff my filters catch is hilarious. For example:
Dear user of the michaelwyres.com mailing service!We are informing you that because of the security upgrade of [...]
A seriously stupid view of the various responsibilities involved in digital copyright infringement has been put “on the record” during closing arguments in the landmark Australian federal court case been the film industry, and the Australian ISP iiNet.
Film Studios Issue Ultimatum to ISPs
The film industry has “decreed” [...]
Well…perhaps not REALLY. But this rain radar image from today shows a heavy band of rain, shaped very much like the country of Japan!
Similar?
I noticed the following Microsoft patch applied itself to my laptop this morning.
Interestingly, without the patch “Control Panel will incorrectly display an error message”. Incorrectly display? As in, in error?
So that makes it an erroneous error. It reminds of the message I saw on [...]
Interesting commentary on just how pervasive Twitter is becoming in modern culture – particularly in the culture of the tech savvy.
I get my tech news from a lot of different places – including TWiT.tv. Many of Leo’s fans will know that he does the shows sitting on an exercise ball.
Ever wondered if he’s ever popped the ball?
The answer: Yes!
(NOTE: Leo posted this video himself, and trimmed [...]
Australia’s Rudd Federal Government is planning to introduce compulsory internet censorship on Australia. While some of the content they intend to block might be questionable and worthy of blocking in some people’s eyes – I have only one question.
Who are they to decide what Australians can and cannot view on the internet?
We did not [...]
Possibly my favourite TV show of all time was Knight Rider. Aside from the fact that it starred David Hasselhoff – please don’t hold that against it – it was a pretty cool show for it’s time.
One of the regular stunts was having KITT drive on and [...]
This article suggests that spam on the internet might actually be decreasing. Running my own mail server, I get the chance to look at statistics as to how much mail I get, and how much appears to be spam.
Spammers Giving Up? Google Thinks So
Month to month, the [...]
The Simpsons movie is out in a couple of weeks, and the promotional bandwagon is in full swing.
Kwik-E-Mart Seattle, WA
This 7-Eleven in Seattle, Washington has gotten into the spirit of things, and re-branded itself as a “Kwik-E-Mart”, the legendary convenience store run by Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in the [...]
