96: Penetration Testing

This week on Supercharged we’re talking about 5G wireless internet, Yahoo’s decline, and Apple versus the FBI! Questions/comments? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD!

This week on Supercharged we’re talking about 5G wireless internet, Yahoo’s decline, and Apple versus the FBI! Questions/comments? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD!

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What's some good techy things you could do to secure your home?
I read about the Skybell, but what are some other things that could help secure your home. Also, I have some old laptops I want to use for surveillance, but what is some good software to set-up motion detection?
An update on Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book
Building devices people love is what drives our team. It’s why we come in to work every morning and it’s what keeps us up at night. And feedback from our customers is really important to the team and to me personally. I read the blogs, I read the comments, I read social media, I read the forums…and so does the team. We love the energy. We’re listening and channeling that feedback directly into our products. Today we’re releasing an update to continue to address that feedback.
Siri Coming to the Mac Menu Bar in OS X 10.12 Later This Year
Siri will make its long-anticipated debut on Mac in OS X 10.12 later this year, following over three years of testing, according to 9to5Mac. The report claims Siri will have an icon in the OS X menu bar, and users will also be able to set a keyboard shortcut and configure other settings through System Preferences.
Popular Display-Tweaking App f.lux Is Coming To Android, Available Now In Beta (Root Required)
There are various apps on Android that promise to alter the color temperature of your screen at night to promote better sleep, but the popular desktop app f.lux has thus far not been among them. This is about to change, though. A beta version of f.lux for Android is available for download right now, but it does require root.
Amazon Sounds Death Knell for Hoverboards By Suddenly Pulling Them From Its Site
Colleges banned them from their campuses, airlines banned them from their planes, your mom banned them from her dang house—along with Ryan, who’s still as no-good as ever—and now, Amazon has banned them from its store. Mashable reported Wednesday that “all hoverboards, regardless of brand, [have been] scrubbed from the site.”
Facebook Is Rolling Out New "Angry," "Love," and Other Reactions Beyond "Like"
You know how you’ve wanted a “Dislike” button on Facebook for forever? Good news! You’re not getting it. But you are getting something like it. Starting today Facebook is rolling out Reactions, which include Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry. Have fun. Read more here.
The ax falls at Yahoo
Yahoo is shutting down a number of its content verticals, Yahoo global editor in chief Martha Nelson confirmed on Wednesday.
What is 5G and How Will It Make My Life Better?
Everybody loves speedy internet, so it’s no surprise that every major telecom in the world is working to make it even faster. Smartphones, watches, homes, and cars are increasingly requiring stable internet connections. In order to pipe in enough bandwidth for that precious wireless feed, we’re going to need an entirely new form of wireless signal—that’s where 5G comes in.
How to Become an Ethical Hacker
Do viruses, DDoS attacks, or buffer overflows tickle your fancy? If so, you might consider becoming a legal hacker, aka an ethical hacker, "white hat" hacker, or penetration tester.

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