i am charles klein

just fix the problems, don’t cute them

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:07:48 -0700

just fix the problems, don’t cute them

1Password: The Review or How I Learned to Moisten my Panties Over a Password Manager

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:13:55 -0700

Warning: Geeking Out Below

I’ll admit it, I use pretty much the exact same password for every web site I use. Be it small things like Twitter, to please be a little secure things like e-mail, even my bank accounts. I tried to mix things up using different prefixes on a static set of numbers, but really, neither of these methods are actually secure.

Recently, I’ve started to become a bit more paranoid over this method, mostly because my online use of password-requiring services has grown exponentially. And once I started tinkering around with things like Mint or PageOnce, I almost crapped my pants in paranoia and anticipation of someone breaking my <10 character password and suddenly having access to my cell phone, utilities, Amazon 1-click paradise, bank and credit card accounts… enough to pull the thread of my barely woven life fabric into oblivion.

I’ll Make This Short(er)

So I finally broke down and dropped my ever-decreasing in value United States dollars on a license for 1password (if you hit them up with that link, you’ll get 20% off, thanks Your Mac Life!). So what does it do? Essentially it stores all of your online passwords in one place under military-grade encryption that you can access with a single, memorable, highly-secure password of your choosing.

How does this help if your passwords are still insecure and based on some silly algorithm concocted in the miniscule reaches of our human-memory? Because 1Password will generate new passwords for you—passwords made of random characters, as long as your web service will allow. For example: my bank account password is now 20 characters of upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. Something I wouldn’t be able to remember if my life depended on it.

But 1Password does remember. And with a single mouse click the software fills in the information for you, and you’re logged-in. There’s even a JavaScript Bookmarklet so that you can sync the information to your iPhone or iPod touch.

There’s a 30-Day Demo

So really, it’s more awesome than it sounds—considering I’ve been hearing about it for several months and never thought to check it out (20% off helps me try out anything)… but it is well worth it. Especially if, like me, you find yourself carrying more and more of your financial life onto the Internet. (It also creates virtual wallets, where you can store credit card info for 1-click filling in online store checkouts.)

This is just my opinion, I’m not paid for this, too bad… But it’s awesome, and everyone should try it. Also, it’s only available on Mac OS X. Exclusivity, gotta love it. 1password.com

As with many things, boredom and procrastination do not mix very...

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:24:51 -0700

As with many things, boredom and procrastination do not mix very well. Insert into the equation a built-in iSight, iMovie ‘08, a propensity to waste time on the computer listening to Cake… and, well… I apologize in advance…

Piss on Bush This is actually a ceramic art installation in the...

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:48:00 -0700

Piss on Bush

This is actually a ceramic art installation in the Humboldt State Art Department 1st floor men’s room. Gross, cliché, but mildly funny nonetheless.

"It’s easy to be against something. You’re here because you want to be for something."

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:56:50 -0800

“It’s easy to be against something. You’re here because you want to be for something.””

- Barack Obama

"Microsoft is committed to openness, innovation, and the protection of privacy on the Internet."

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:29:55 -0800

“Microsoft is committed to openness, innovation, and the protection of privacy on the Internet.”

- Excerpt from Microsoft’s statement about their Yahoo! bid - found on c|net.com

BULLSHIT. OMG, crass, ludicrous, laughable, annoying. What a pack of weasely-bastards.

"I’m 39 years old and I have never, ever in 21 years—21 years of never missing an election day, never..."

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:40:00 -0800

“I’m 39 years old and I have never, ever in 21 years—21 years of never missing an election day, never missing a vote—never ever cast an uncynical ballot for president. I’ve never voted for President of the United States without rolling my eyes or holding my nose or crossing my fingers or throwing salt over my shoulder or pouring a 40 of malt liquor on the ground in memory of my murdered integrity. When I vote for Obama in the Illinois primary (and again, I hope, in the general election) it will be the first time in my life I’ll ever feel good when I vote, my frantic text-messaging in support of Jennifer Hudson’s Oscar last year notwithstanding.”

- John Warner, The Morning News

— I have to admit, I’m only 25 and so have only seen about 4 elections in my life, but I agree 100%. It took me a while to decide on the candidate, but now I don’t even know how I couldn’t go with Obama from the beginning. It feels natural and refreshing. Lead with hope, not with fear. Super Tuesday is tomorrow, if you’re voting, think long and hard about your choice - the democrat will still have a long haul in the coming months versus the monstrosity of the GOP, and they are very good at controlling the conversation. I think Obama has the vision, the clarity and the stamina. He’s a uniter, Hillary’s a divider (for one reason or another). I think I’ve made my choice clear, this is critical. Yes we can make a change for the better!

Yes We Can.

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:12:42 -0800

Yes We Can.

Saving this for future hilarity.

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:34:21 -0800

Saving this for future hilarity.

This is pretty funny.

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:19:12 -0800

This is pretty funny.

Macy: My dog Macy with a bow.

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:11:59 -0800

Macy: My dog Macy with a bow.

Macro Keyboard: Playing with the macro setting on the camera.

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:11:42 -0800

Macro Keyboard: Playing with the macro setting on the camera.

Macro iPhone: Playing with the macro setting on the camera....

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:11:26 -0800

Macro iPhone: Playing with the macro setting on the camera. (Damn what a dirty dock connector)

Brother and Cousin

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:11:06 -0800

Brother and Cousin

I’ve already voted via absentee in California, but the...

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:57:38 -0800

I’ve already voted via absentee in California, but the primary is nigh and if you haven’t decided, now is the time. I sincerely believe Obama is the way. This article in The Atlantic was a tipping point for me (followed by increasing exposure to the candidate), it’s a great read and sums the choice up quite well.

Caroline Kennedy Endorses Obama

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:49:51 -0800

Caroline Kennedy Endorses Obama

"His bill is in your cooter…"

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:32:21 -0800

“His bill is in your cooter…”

- Alex Albrecht, Diggnation

Shake Your Pom Pom: Found this Stich & Bitch book in a...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:14:26 -0800

Shake Your Pom Pom: Found this Stich & Bitch book in a friend’s office, the puns killed me.

Getting Knitty With It: Found this Stich & Bitch book in a...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:14:17 -0800

Getting Knitty With It: Found this Stich & Bitch book in a friend’s office, the puns killed me.

and of course… KNIT HAPPENS: Found this Stich & Bitch...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:14:07 -0800

and of course… KNIT HAPPENS: Found this Stich & Bitch book in a friend’s office, the puns killed me.