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Pingdom podcast #22 - All about firewalls

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:53:42 +0000

In this show, we cover some of the latest news in computer and information security, and we tell you all you need to know about firewalls.

Pingdom podcast #21 - How to secure your Google Drive with TrueCrypt

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:19:29 +0000

Google just introduced its DropBox killer called Google Drive. We talk about how you can keep your data secure when stored in the cloud.

Pingdom podcast #20 - Flashback was bigger than Confickr

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:44:43 +0000

In this show, we talk to Nicolai Solling, Director of Technology Services at help AG, about security. We continue on the topic of the Flashback Mac trojan, which has now been reduced to affecting about 140,000 Macs, but its reach surpassed the Confickr botnet, at least in relative terms. We also touch upon the need for IT security education within organizations, and new Android malware.

Pingdom Podcast #19 – Podcasting as part of communications mix

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:11:15 +0000

In this show, we talk to Jon Buscall of Jontus Media, a digital marketing strategy, content creation, and web design business, about podcasting. Jon creates and publishes podcasts for his own company as well as for clients so he has plenty of experience to share. We talk about why you, as a company, would want to start a podcast; what kind of equipment is needed; and how a podcast can fit in the mix of blogging, social media and what else you're already doing.

Pingdom podcast #18 - Mac trojan and hacking smart meters

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:36:57 +0000

In this show, we talk to Nicolai Solling, Director of Technology Services at help AG, about security. The topics we cover include that around 700,000 Macs have been struck by a trojan, a survey says that using a computer without security software is seen as riskier than leaving the door to one's home or car unlocked, and the FBI says that smart meter hacks are likely to spread.

Pingdom podcast #17 - Android malware and Github security flaw

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:56:02 +0000

In this show, we talk to Nicolai Solling, Director of Technology Services help AG, about security. We cover the fact that the Internet didn't stop working a few days ago when Anonymous was supposed to take down the root DNS servers, how the Github community was up in arms over a security flaw and how it was dealt with, new Android malware, and how you can be tracked across websites.

Pingdom podcast #16 - Applidium, and Vim for iPad

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:48:13 +0000

In this show, we talk to Romain Goyet, co-founder of Applidium. We first got in touch with Romain because we had spotted the Vim for iPad and iPhone app. The discussion ranged from Applidium’s apps, iOS versus Android, the new iPad, and much more.

Pingdom podcast #15 - Squiz and open source

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:42:47 +0000

In this show we were joined by Jacob Gardiner, National Hosting Manager at Squiz. They develop a portfolio of products centered on an open source CMS called Matrix. Check out their Suite and Labs. We talked about a range of issues including how to make money on open source, responsive web design, and much more.

Pingdom podcast #14 - Octopress: the blogging framework for hackers

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:14:09 +0000

This is the Pingdom podcast, a talkshow about technology, Internet, gadgets, mobile, web, server monitoring, performance, computer and information security, and more.

Pingdom podcast #13 - PixelBit Apps

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:22:50 +0000

James Anderson from PixelBit Apps talks about how he started with apps, and what advice he gives to others wanting to try app development.

Pingdom podcast #12 - Botnet construction kit

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:00:34 +0000

In this show we talk about whether companies and organizations are ready for the move to IPv6 from a security point of view, that you can now buy botnet construction kits with commercial-grade support available too, and tips for avoiding being the victim of a phishing scam.

Pingdom podcast #11 - iPad 3 and Mobile World Congress

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:42:46 +0000

In this show, we talk about the upcoming launch of Apple's next iPad, whether it be iPad 2S or 3, and what's been announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Pingdom podcast #10 - QML and Office for iPad

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:50:47 +0000

In this show, we talk about developing apps for different platforms and the challenges that can bring, Microsoft's guidance for touch in Windows 8 Metro apps, and if Microsoft will introduce Office for iPad.

Pingdom podcast #9 - DDos Attacks

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:54:08 +0000

In this show, we talk mainly about Distributed Denial of Service attacks. Some fresh research shows an increase in smaller, more targeted DDoS attacks, and hacker group Anonymous has vowed to take down the Internet by launching a DDoS attack on the 13 root DNS servers.

Pingdom podcast #8 - Supercomputers

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:52:29 +0000

In this show, we can finally talk about Saleh's Carbon for Windows Phone app being available in Windows Marketplace. We also talk to Rich Brueckner of InsideHPC.com about the world of supercomputers.

Pingdom Podcast #7

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:22:51 +0000

In this show, we talk about 2011 and how it was in terms of information and computer security. We also lay out how we're going to include security issues into the podcast, and Nicolai, our cohost fot some of our podcast shows gets to introduce himself and help AG, the company he works for.

Pingdom Podcast #6

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:27:31 +0000

In this show, Saleh also gives us an update on the pending approval of his Carbon for Windows Phone Twitter client. We also talked about Nokia's recent financial results, if Google Chrome can hit more than 50% market share this year, and the recent privacy-blunder by the guys behind the Path mobile app.

Pingdom Podcast #5

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:31:15 +0000

This is the Pingdom podcast, a talkshow about technology, Internet, gadgets, mobile, web, server monitoring, performance and more. In this show, Saleh also gives us an update on the pending submission of his Carbon for Windows Phone Twitter client. We're also joined by Mario Lurig, who talks about using Amazon S3 and Cloudfront to speed up a website.

Pingdom Podcast #4

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:42:20 +0000

In this show, we talk about Apple's amazing numbers from its latest quarterly report, RIM's announcement that it's replacing it's co-CEOs with the COO, and we talk about Nokia's Lumia 800 and ponder its possible success in the future. Saleh also gives us an update on the submission and fourth rejection of his Carbon for Windows Phone Twitter client.

Pingdom podcast #3

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:58:57 +0000

This is the Pingdom podcast, a talkshow about technology, Internet, gadgets, mobile, web, server monitoring, performance and more.

Pingdom Podcast #2

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:59:02 +0000

Pingdom's Mobile Podcast is a weekly show about Internet, web, and mobile stuff. In this show we are joined by Erik Pettersson from Improove.se and we talk to him about the mashup between Google Analytics and Pingdom he has created. Erik also joins us for a chat about some of the things that have been introduced at this year's CES in Las Vegas.

Pingdom Podcast #1

magnus@pingdom.com (magnus@pingdom.com) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:30:03 +0000

Pingdom’s Mobile Podcast is a weekly show about Internet, web, and mobile stuff. In this show we covered a number of topics, including The mobile web in numbers, Symbian is still top mobile OS, Apple’s App Store generates 6x the revenue of Android Market in the US, Ice Cream Sandwich & General Android post-ICS? End of Fragmentation?, Unmodified Holo theme now a requirement for devices with Android Market access, RIM PlayBook Now Available for $199 in the US, and more.