MySpace More Layoffs and Reflecting on What Went Wrong

Last July, Inside the Webb reported on new changes coming to MySpace in an effort to streamline the overall design of the social networking giant. As reported at the time, the changes were long overdue, however overhauling such a large organization was no easy task. ...

January 12, 2011 · 3 min · 442 words · icarnaghan

New Cybersecurity Programs begin Second Semester at UMUC

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is getting ready to begin its second semester of offering their new Cybersecurity programs, which opened to students in the fall of 2010. Two masters programs as well as an additional specialization in one of their existing information technology degrees were introduced last semester, along with an undergraduate program. ...

January 11, 2011 · 2 min · 314 words · icarnaghan

Government Cybersecurity Initiative for a Universal Internet ID

The U.S. Commerce Department has been handed the authority from the Whitehouse to create an Internet ID for Americans as one of the latest efforts in Cybersecurity policy. The idea is that everyone would have one secure login to access many services online to increase security and privacy and reduce the need to remember numerous passwords. ...

January 10, 2011 · 2 min · 377 words · icarnaghan

New Inside The Webb Layout with Genesis

It has been a while since the last major update to Inside The Webb, so I am pleased to post that today I completed customization of the new site layout using Studiopress Genesis Wordpress theme framework. ...

January 9, 2011 · 1 min · 203 words · icarnaghan

Google Pacman

Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde have returned today in the form of Google’s logo to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our much loved electronic friend from the 80s. There are sure to be a lot of people across the globe reliving their childhood arcade memories. ...

May 22, 2010 · 1 min · 70 words · icarnaghan

Cybersecurity Masters Degree

Cybersecurity is an interesting, challenging and exciting field for those who wish to pursue a career in I.T. security, cybersecurity analysts, digital forensic experts and many others. The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) recently announced several new degree programs beginning this fall, 2010 in the field of Cybersecurity. ...

May 17, 2010 · 1 min · 197 words · icarnaghan

Where are WMAL’s Grandy and Andy?

For many of the residents in the Washington DC Metro area, driving to work listening to their talk local radio station WMAL has become a daily part of their lives. Those familiar with the station, are of course avid listeners of the famous morning show duo, Grandy and Andy, aka Fred Grandy and Andy Parks. ...

May 12, 2010 · 3 min · 449 words · icarnaghan

MailBrowser - Simple Gmail Plugin for Managing your Contacts

For a long, long time have I been looking for a great Plugin for Gmail to help manage my contacts. I send a lot of e-mails to a lot of different people, and it’s difficult to sort through all of my mail and attachments without getting lost in the thousands upon thousands of messages. However with the new browser plug-in MailBrowser, it’s actually pretty simple. ...

April 24, 2010 · 1 min · 208 words · Jake

Social Discussion Boards and Dynamic Chatrooms with Donut Chat

A new chatroom client has been released on the market, and it runs so smooth I can’t believe it’s not being used elsewhere. Donut Chat is my latest find in the ways of community and boards, and the software runs perfectly. I’m a huge fan of chat rooms, they’re useful as support forums, sharing ideas with friends and business partners… really anything. ...

April 23, 2010 · 2 min · 364 words · Jake

Adobe's Secrets Revealed for New Creative Suite 5

There have been quite a few videos in regards to the new Adobe Creative Suite 5, most specifically Photoshop and design software. There have been a lot of updates from the not-so-old CS4 set of Web and Graphic design software. ...

April 22, 2010 · 2 min · 355 words · Jake