Entries from Geeky Baldisms tagged with 'Spam Busting'

Password Protect AWStats!

I've foolishly relied on "security through obscurity" for my various AWStats reports. I have also had lots of referrals to my sites from sites which have nary a link on them pointing my way. Duh. I was being used by...

Bad Behavior (Not Really!)

I manage a handful of blogs, doing a better job of keeping everything updated with some than with others. One of the biggest PITA's that a site owner has to deal with nowadays is comment spam. It's not unusual for...

Sue Microsoft for Spam Bots?

While reading the latest spam crisis report, a thought occurred to me. This world is incredibly litigation-happy. If some yutz injures himself doing something foolish and dangerous, he's liable to hire a lawyer and go after someone, and sure enough,...

"Every Home Will Have a Computer"

I used to hear that a lot back in the 60's and 70's. Not only would every home have a computer, but it would be doing things like controlling our appliances, lights, and security systems. Well, some of us have...