Mrs. Mecomber's Scrapbook

Blogger, the most popular free blogging platform, has really been making leaps and bounds lately. I’m glad to see the newer developments with the software (better functionality, more user-friendly, etc). (I’m still waiting for some better templates… I guess I shouldn’t hold my breath about that, it’s been– what? 10 years with the same templates? [...]

It’s back to school time! Software has made incredible leaps and bounds since my daughter began her elementary classes with Windows 3.1 and DOS. Wow, that seems like eons ago! Here are some good free software I’ve compiled for your scholars of all ages. Be aware that I have not tried all these programs, but [...]

FINALLY! Boy, these things are hard to find. I’ve been on the hunt for quality video encoding software for months. I am beginning to do a lot of video and audio work here at home, and the kids are experimenting more with it, too. My four children are becoming excellent musicians, and are starting to [...]

Here’s a GREAT article I found from the support team at WordPress. It’s how to make a Secret Key with the new WordPress 2.6 software. WordPress 2.6 includes a new set of security features for passwords and password hashing and cookie security. This feature works without doing anything, but it’s not particularly powerful without some [...]

Use Safari browser on your Windows machine? Might want to think again. Apple’s Safari Web browser appears to be vulnerable to attack when handling cookie files in country-level top-level domains, such as .co.uk and .com.au. …vulnerability could perform a session fixation attack. This allows the attacker to pre-set the victim’s session ID and to use [...]

Just a reminder, as I see lots of people going on vacation and bemoaning lack of Internet service… You can quite often get free wireless at a U.S. public library. I go to my library when the power is out here and I really need to get online. Libraries also have computers for free use. [...]