“VoIP can turn a standard Internet connection into a way to place free phone calls. The practical upshot of this is that by using some of the free VoIP software that is available to make Internet phone calls, you’re bypassing the phone company (and its charges) entirely.” Robert Valdes and Dave Roos would like to change the way you communicate.
Tag: internet
Why you shouldn’t use HTML email
“Spammers use HTML emails to confirm your address.” There are other drawbacks to using HTML-formatting when sending and receiving emails. Consider this list of potential pitfalls that Martin Favreau has compiled for you.
Why use email encryption?
Email encryption should be used by everyone. Here’s why.
Per Anhalter durchs Pluriversum
With services such as MySpace and YouTube dominating headlines everywhere, Joe Public has finally begun taking over the Internet. Thomas Gross reports on the seven rules that he thinks will govern the Web 2.0.
How to encrypt your email
“You too can get PGP set up in a few simple steps.” Jason Thomas shows just how easy it is to start encrypting your messages.
Thinking about email security
“The bottom line is, if your email passes through or is stored on servers controlled by others, it’s probably a good idea to consider encryption.” Joe Brockmeier considers the confidentiality of your messages.
Breaking down VoIP’s walls
“The real price of hardware-tying may come in the form of consumer backlash. Imagine Mom’s confusion when she finds that her Microsoft phone can’t make free calls to your Skype phone.” Om Malik looks at VoIP provider’s efforts to lock you in with special hardware.
A practical introduction to GNU Privacy Guard in Windows
“In this guide, I will show you how to use the most important GPG commands.” Brendan Kidwell introduces GnuPG for Windows users.