Clever web developer Rafael describes how he used the Live HTTP Headers Firefox extension to download the MP3 behind a Flash player:
What the liveHTTPHeaders extension does is show you the browser’s http requests. I use it a lot in web development work to make sure that Flash is requesting data correctly. This tip will always be handy when you come across a site that obscures media through flash.
Rafael used Live HTTP Headers to grab the MP3 from a Flash player playing the theme from Californication, but in theory this will work for other players (a cursory test on YouTube and MySpace didn’t turn out much, though).
Californication Theme and how to get the mp3 [HereComesTheScience]Most online businesses are stringent in educating customers about how to transact securely, but it seems many companies are letting their customers down in the way they handle plain old telephone interactions. Recently I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from my credit card company, who asked me to provide security information about myself before the call could proceed. I repeat – a stranger called me, asking for information which could be used to access my credit card account. I declined to proceed with the phone call. I’ve heard from a few different people lately that all sorts of companies who should know better – including banks, credit card companies and ISPs – are using the same methods to contact and “verify” their customers as a scammer would use to try to steal their information. I contacted the ACCC to get their advice, and they helped out with some tips for protecting against telephone identity theft. Follow the link for the details.
Professionals often feel buried under their email, but time management experts say there are ways to avoid feeling swamped. Getting Things Done author David Allen tells the Wall Street Journal you should take immediate action on any messages that require two minutes of your time or less. Other advice includes disabling new email alerts that interrupt your workflow and unsubscribing from email lists you don’t really need. What are some tips you’ve used to reduce the inbox clutter in your life? Share it in the comments.
It’s Time to Stand Up to Your Email [The Wall Street Journal]
