Something good to know: HP Mobile Authentication

I own a multifunction HP printer and it has been with me for years. I only buy authentic HP cartridges but sometimes I often think about the people on the street who buy empty cartridges and probably make counterfeit versions of it. I fear that I'm probably not getting my money's worth if I buy just anywhere because chances are, I could be victimized by these unscrupulous individuals.

Good thing HP has security in place. Do you know about their HP Mobile Authentication?

Each box of these cartridges have their own QR code found on both HP Original ink and toner cartridge. These are its own security labels.

First, you need to visually check the label. These new HP Mobile Authentication labels feature a holographic image-shifting sticker other than just the QR code. Blackberry users probably have this by default. iPhone users on the other hand can probably download apps that read these things like the HP eSupplies app for iPhone available at the iTunes App Store; I've also seen some at the Google Play store.

If the cartridges/toner that you buy includes these new Mobile Authentication labels, those smartphone QR code readers I mentioned above can capture the security code.

Then you just have to simply view the response from the HP website.Obviously if it's OK, it'll show the sign on the left. If you see otherwise, then it's fake. You should definitely get your money's worth. You should report the matter to authorities or HP. It's not classy in the first place right? =)

Managing Information Structures

This is going to be a little technical so bare with me. I know I'm used to talking about this stuff in the office on a regular basis but let me impart to you a few things about network services. It has been obvious that I know how routers, switches and wireless networking devices work. I've been an expert on it for quite a number of years now. Experience tells me that together with premier grade devices there should be a corresponding working database that would efficiently bring any system up to its feet. The electronic mail that we use in everyday office work for example needs listings for the whole thing to work. Managing thousands of mail recipients and senders on a secure environment is tantamount to corporate systems. Without it and its security everything would be out in the open including company secrets. That would be the end of an illustrious career and a whole operation. I know I have a lot to learn and it is a good thing that Active Directory Tutorial can be accessed with a simple click of a button. Learning the concept of LDAP directory services would get me well informed than some of my other peers who are in the industry. We probably all schooled on same universities but experience would definitely get someone like me an edge. That; and a couple of masters class too in a well known university perhaps would seal it up when I get the urge to study again soon.

Anybody want to learn about it with me?! Just let me know!