Assuming google is required, the following 18 results were found.
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Google is Skynethttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10064-google-is-skynet
Has anyone besides me noticed the uncanny resemblance between Google and "Skynet" from the Terminator movies? It's no secret that Google's ultimate goal is control of the world's information through the proliferation of "cloud computing." On the...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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Although I adore running my own mail server, I was curious about Google Apps for Work, specifically Gmail for Work. Could it block spam as effectively as my own insanely-aggressive rig? Also, if I ever got tired of managing my own server or (gasp)...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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Due to the cheap Japanese yen, I've been doing a lot of shopping recently. I decided to upgrade my aging Sony Google Assistant speaker to the latest Google Nest Audio. Nice. Sounds good. Upgrade complete. Wrong. I'm forever plagued with IT problems. I...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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developments and observations that have since come to light. The Site Looks Even More Like a Scam * Their fake "5-star Google" rating is gone. It was fake to begin with because it didn't exist. FYI - Here's how to report such abuse of Google's...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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- Setup OTP (one-time passwords, aka multi-factor authentication) for your financial and critical accounts, like Facebook, Google, etc. All the major sites now support this--they usually use SMS or Google Authenticator. It's a HUGE security boost! -...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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they join Facebook last week? Do they have 2 posts, one of which is a "like" of the very same website you're investigating? Google search the name of the website along with the word scam, fraud, etc. Have others posted about their traumatic experiences...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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/ iMessage * Apple-only (?) * connects to your Apple ID * I worry about Apple stealing my address book after enabling it Google Voice * not considered "true" VoIP--just forwards to your phone * requires Gmail * believe it or not, it's not highly rated...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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domains, then whitelisted the few friends' addresses that use that service. I'm tempted to do the same with Yahoo. I'm no Google fan-boy, but when it comes to spam, Google seems to really have their act together. I very rarely see spam messages relayed...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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mind-blowingly complicated that I get lost each and every time I go there. Despite extensive navigational preparation, GPS, Google Maps, etc., Shinjuku beats me every time. You have my heartfelt respect if you can successfully navigate Shinjuku. You may...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Videos
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location. Let's see what we come up with... My Wishlist * I want simple, zen-like pricing. I know that the big boys Amazon, Google, and Microsoft offer cloud servers in Japan; however, their pricing models are just too damn complex for me. * An English...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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admit I’m not the best at traveling when it comes to certain aspects. I am incredibly directionally challenged--even with Google Maps on my phone--but I’ve been blessed with a sharp gut intuition, and I know how to travel with my life in just a handbag...
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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The Roku media player has Google's free public DNS (8.8.8.8) hard-coded into it. This is great for DNS redundancy, but totally sucks if you use an unblock service to watch Netflix abroad (see this: How to Watch Netflix in Japan). From time to time my...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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Sony PRS-505 Ebook Readerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10052-sony-prs-505-ebook-reader
proudly say that I'm not part of the Kindle herd, thus maintaining my “indie” image. The Sony Ebook Store partnered with Google Books, so there are 500,000 free books formatted to work with the Sony reader. Most of the free books are from the 1800s and...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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feature supported by most major online services, especially the money-related ones. Some sites use handy token apps like "Google Authenticator" to provide the second authentication factor, but most I found use SMS--messaging the one-time password (OTP)...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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a wild and curious place bursting with mysterious wonders. It's so very new to foreign you, and a bit confusing. Don't use Google to quench your curiosity! The only conceivable resource available that could accurately answer your question regarding a...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Avast Good * web reputation score (browser plugins) * blocks malicious URLs * remote assistance feature Bad * It installs Google Chrome and sets it as your default browser. Ugggg...I recall this being easier to avoid on Mac. I don't remember it even...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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- Amazon Fire TV: Not surprisingly, Amazon Japan sells these - Apple TV: The new model has an improved non-IR remote - Google Nexus Player: Google's Android-based player is a solid choice. FCC DISCLOSURE - AMAZON PAID LINKS As an Amazon Associate I earn...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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a month after registering the company. * Owners―Are you the only owner or are others involved? Hire an Accountant A quick Google search will list a few English-speaking accounting firms that can register your company for you. I contacted them, and found...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General