iPhone apps are not magically secure

I have been wondering about the iPhone apps security for a long time. Most apps are connected to some sort of web service but are they using SSL? We spent so much time educating users to check the security icon in their web browser and now the iPhone comes out and nobody cares anymore! That bugs me so I decided to find out.

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KAYAK Explore: find your next destination for the holidays

Us geeks, we love data visualization. Just search for infographics on the web and you'll see what I mean. But data visualization is not just for fun or education. It can also help you save money. A good example is KAYAK Explore. The idea is quite simple: choose your location and KAYAK will show you a map of the most popular destinations in the world with the best airfare from where you are.

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Tips to Prepare for Travel Photography

Next month I am going to Istanbul, Turkey. I have not been taking a lot of pictures this winter so it will be the perfect opportunity to pick up my camera. When I travel somewhere for the first time, I like to plan ahead for both visits and photography. There is a lot of tools available for that on Internet. Let me share a few of my favorites.

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