Science fiction is cool, science fact is hot, and skipping a web certificate can make you harder to find. This and more on this episode’s Week in Geek with Lyle, Ben, and Miles.
Last week we covered these stories, and here are some clarifications:
The continuing voyages of the Enterprise 1701 with Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the gang.
…the last of the Babylon stations on the big screen!
The far reaches of space
The EFF has an informative article about Google prioritizing content from HTTPS websites which will have a side effect of more privacy!
After January 12, 2016, only the most recent version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates. For example, customers using Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10 on Windows 7 SP1 should migrate to Internet Explorer 11 to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
The Geeks agree that no one should install the new messenger app from Facebook. But that is just our opinions.
Everyone needs sleep, even superheroes.
Wobble wobble wobble…
Listener Rick added clarification:
The center of mass (barycenter) of the Pluto
The moon put on a fiery display for astronomers.
Look up after sunset for the most reliable meteor shower of the year: the Perseids, and learn where they come from!
