Keebin’ with Kristina: the One With the Tri-lingual Typewriter

Illustrated Kristina with an IBM Model M keyboard floating between her hands.

Isn’t it just fantastic when a project finally does what you wanted it to do in the first place? [Simon Merrett] isn’t willing to compromise when it comes to the …read more Continue reading Keebin’ with Kristina: the One With the Tri-lingual Typewriter

How secure is the wireless Bluetooth data stream going from my computer to my headphones?

Let’s say I have bought a USB-to-Bluetooth dongle and "paired" it with my wireless Bluetooth headphones which I purchased by accident, thinking that they were wired.
One of the biggest reasons I’ve always avoided wireless network… Continue reading How secure is the wireless Bluetooth data stream going from my computer to my headphones?

Cambridge Audio reveals next-gen Alva TT aptX HD Bluetooth turntable

As we’ve noted a number of times, sales of vinyl records are on the up, but many music lovers also want modern convenience. Brit hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio launched an aptX HD Bluetooth turntable in 2019, and has now announced a follow up.Continue Rea… Continue reading Cambridge Audio reveals next-gen Alva TT aptX HD Bluetooth turntable

How secure is Microsofts proprietary ‘Xbox Wireless Technology’? [closed]

I live in a city, near a street with thousands of people passing by outside my windows every day.
Therefore I have become pretty (call it Woke or Paranoid) about IT security and I use almost no wireless communications like bluetooth, wifi,… Continue reading How secure is Microsofts proprietary ‘Xbox Wireless Technology’? [closed]

How secure is Microsofts proprietary ‘Xbox Wireless Technology’? [closed]

I live in a city, near a street with thousands of people passing by outside my windows every day.
Therefore I have become pretty (call it Woke or Paranoid) about IT security and I use almost no wireless communications like bluetooth, wifi,… Continue reading How secure is Microsofts proprietary ‘Xbox Wireless Technology’? [closed]

Does Windows use Bluetooth Authenticated pairing with encryption automatically?

Does Windows use Bluetooth Authenticated pairing with encryption automatically when you connect Bluetooth devices like earbuds to it? Is that Level 4? If it’s not automatic, how do I get Windows to do that?
Is there any way to prevent othe… Continue reading Does Windows use Bluetooth Authenticated pairing with encryption automatically?

Does Windows use Bluetooth Authenticated pairing with encryption automatically?

Does Windows use Bluetooth Authenticated pairing with encryption automatically when you connect Bluetooth devices like earbuds to it? Is that Level 4? If it’s not automatic, how do I get Windows to do that?
Is there any way to prevent othe… Continue reading Does Windows use Bluetooth Authenticated pairing with encryption automatically?