Jul 19
Mozilla Aims To Make Passwords Obsolete →
Mozilla is working on a project that could eliminate the need for passwords and the sign-up/verification processes on websites. Mozilla’s BrowserID is an experimental way of logging in to websites. BrowserID uses the verified email protocol and aims to offer a streamlined user experience. After a user proves ownership of an email address, they will be able to use that address with BrowserID to sign in to websites quickly and easily—no passwords or further verification of your email address are necessary.
Jun 30
Facebook hires PS3 hacker Geohot →
Mr Hotz, 21 and also known online as “Geohot”, is not a hacker in the sense of illegally accessing private data, rather he is known for circumventing software controls on consumer hardware.
Jun 29 Reblogged

Jun 28
The Geek’s Guide to Getting Almost Anything for Free →
Does it pay to be Internet savvy? Yes. In more ways than many people imagine. Sure, the Internet is a great way to research just about anything you could ever want to know about; and it’s an outstanding communication, marketing, and entertainment tool. But the Internet can also save you a boatload of money. And we’re not just talking 10 cents off here and there. We’re talking free (and nearly free) stuff.
Jun 28
Want Better Naps? Sleep in a Hammock →
A group of Swiss scientists studied the effects of sleep in hammock-like conditions by hooking a dozen people up to EEG units while they fell asleep on gently rocking beds.
Jun 27
What Tools Should I Include in My Work-from-Home Toolkit? →
Dear Lifehacker,
I’m going to start telecommuting next month. I’m looking forward to working from home, but I’m clueless about how to best collaborate with my team at the office. What tools can I use to work closely with them while I work from home?

