SIXTY-SECONDS BLOG: Fred Showker blogs about issues and points of interest in the technology, graphic design, web design, illustration, typography, marketing, security and government fields. Published since 1988 as syndicated articles for user group newsletters, these are vital tidbits for busy computer users that you can read in 60-seconds! www.60-Seconds.com 
As a relatively new Twitter user, I'm disturbed at some of the practices showing up in the tweet stream. Yes, it's good finding so many wonderful resources ... but some of the tweeters just aren't "our" kind of people ... November 3, 2009
We've known for several years that the U.S. internet is under insidious, perpetual and relentless attack by organized cybercrime all over the world. Now, here's a new twist that is sure to snag many people ... read this -- be careful! October 16, 2009
Well, it has happened. Yesterday marked the last day of the internet as we know it. The body that oversees the web has ended its agreement with the US government. Good or bad, am I paranoid? Maybe. October 1, 2009
The NPR article said "Americans gave $300-billion to charity last year" -- which reminded me of a conversation about how bad rich people are. The rich get richer, but where would we be without them? September 15, 2009
Do you shoot digital photos? Fred reflects on old photographs and preserving today's history for tomorrow's generations. Today's storage and media will probably not last -- putting our future history in jeopardy. June 30, 2009
It's hard to believe that in a short fifteen years or so the internet has grown so ubiquitous that the majority of the world truly believes it's 'just there.' The internet is rapidly approaching a turning point. What's at stake? The difference between right and wrong. June 11, 2009
I was compelled to write a letter to the editor of Technology Review for their article seemingly in favor of new anonymity technology. May 10, 2009
I had no idea this was being done. I thought you might want to see it. December 23, 2008
The question is: will it be good change or otherwise. ICANN Board Member Joins FCC Transition Team November 16, 2008
Botnets are now employed in waging war. The question is, what does the U.S. intend to do about it? August 17, 2008