07.31.08
Secure Gmail
Hi,
few weeks ago, I told you about Gmail and Remote Sign Out.
Today, the good news is for those who worries about secure navigation. If you are one of them, it’s time to change some gmail default options. Now, you are able to configure your gmail account to use always HTTPS protocol.
Using an https: URL indicates that HTTP is used with a different default TCP port (443) and an additional encryption/authentication layer between the HTTP and TCP. This system provides authentication and encrypted communication and is widely used on the World Wide Web for security-sensitive communication such as payment transactions and corporate logons.
To get a secure gmail experience, you just need to click on Settings and mark the option Always use https, as shown in the picture below.
It’s done!
–
Fernando
07.27.08
Walking Routes on Google Maps
Hi,
this week Google announced a new feature in the most famous web mapping service throughout the world. Until now, google maps enabled just car routes tracing, but at this moment you will be able to trace walking directions also. For that, you will need just to select the option in the search result box: By Car - Public Transit - Walking.
Notice that there is another option here: Public Transport. Brazilians maybe are now asking what it means? Well, this is another google service called Google Transit, which plans a trip using public transportation. This service calculates route, transit time and cost, and can compare the trip to one using a car. Unfortunately, Google Transit are not available for brazilians, just for americans, canadians and europeans.
Below, is an example of the directions made by google maps using this three options said.
- By Car
- Public Transport
- Walking
–
Fernando
07.13.08
Gmail and Remote Sign Out
Hi,
the official Gmail’s blog announced a new feature in gmail account. They’re adding a new layer of information and control which provides the possibility of tracking your recent sessions and also sign yourself out remotely.
Who never forget a gmail session opened in somewhere?? It’s commun to leave gmail logged in with your most important emails and stuff, and this feature will prevent you from that unpredicted jokes, emails and gtalk conversations that was not made for you.
At the bottom of your inbox, you’ll see information about whether your account is open in another location:
Next, after clicking on Details link, you will be able to see informations about where your account is still open, by viewing the source ip addres, and its recent activity time:
With this information, you may decide between maintain the session opened or sign out from it. For that, just click on “Sign out all other sessions”. It’s done.
I’m sure will you need to use this feature someday, just like me 
–
Fernando
07.06.08
Remote Pair Programming
Hi,
every software engineer and project manager knows about XP and Pair Programming, but most of them doesn’t know how to do it with a distributed team. A good option in this case is to make use of a Eclipse Plugin named Cola: Real-Time Shared Editing.
Cola’s main funtction is to enable code real time editing by two programmers placed in different environemnts. It’s provided by the Eclipse Communication Framework(ECF), so it’s a requeriment to have it in your Eclipse SDK, and makes use of your favorite public IM accounts like google talk, or skype.
More information, you can find here and in this screencast.
–
Fernando
07.04.08
Google Street View Glances at France
Hi,
until now, Google Street View provides images just from America. However, people throughout the world are allowed to visit one more country: France.
Although the images cover only the route of the famous Tour de France competition, they seem to be of considerably higher quality than the usual Street View shots, presenting a lot of details of France’s avenues and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. It’s really incredable to see it so close.
So, if you haven’t visited France yet, is a good opportunity using this service. Try it here.
–
Fernando
06.25.08
Internet through the sky
Hi,
it’s incredible how Internet is in everywhere. After Wi-Fi, WiMax and 3G make possible the internet access in shoppings and airports, it’s time to read your favority blog inside the airplane.
According to American Airlines, their passengers will be able to test in-flight Internet access. At the beginning, just two flights will provide this service: New York - Los Angeles and San Francisco - Miami, both in Boing 7676-200. However, the company have plans to enlarge the service in two weeks.
Passengers will be able to use e-mail, instant messaging, to download video and connect to secure networks on notebook computers or other wireless devices such as smart phones through three wireless access points on the plane. Unfortunately, this service will not be free of taxs. Facing record high fuel prices, American plans to charge $9.95 to $12.95 for Internet service, depending on flight length.
Well, it seems a good entertainment alternative for that long/boring flights and to help in some late job.
–
Fernando
