Big Brother Cisco/Linksys Is Watching You!

Author: , July 4th, 2012

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/132142-ciscos-cloud-vision-mandatory-monetized-and-killed-at-their-discretion This is REALLY SCARY! Cisco has started to auto-upgrade Linksys router firmware, forcing users to sign up for the Cisco “cloud” service. Cisco further states that they have the right to upgrade your router firmware whenever they wish: In some cases, in order to provide an optimal experience on your home network, some updates […]

Back in the Saddle

Author: , June 16th, 2010

Had a good visit at KB&R Trading today. Got the new Cisco SA520 installed and working. Dan is an excellent student, too. Had a good outcome from conversations with Carolyn and Jeremy. Very pleased. Just about ready to go full steam ahead.

Productive Day So Far

Author: , December 15th, 2009

Very good session with Jeremy working on the YouCake site. Upgraded the firmware on the Cisco SA520 from 1.0.15 to 1.0.39 – stupid thing lost it’s settings and had to be reconfigured. Duh. The Mac Pro has been sitting in Newark since 9:40am. Duh. The MacBook Pro is a screamer – opened a 16MB Photoshop […]

I Love the New Cisco SA520 Firewall

Author: , December 4th, 2009

Wow! This thing is REALLY quick. Configures VERY easily, has every feature I need and browsing is lightning fast now.