I highlighted a security exploit in Microsoft Passport just as BCG moved our team to .Net IDs. While the vulnerability is concerning, I've found MSN Messenger 4.5 to be a solid update for messaging.
I've shared a link to a collection of MSN Messenger emoticons hosted on Geocities. This resource showcases the classic icons used in the early 2000s instant messaging era for personalizing digital conversations and chats.
I finally got India’s Fast Track Immigration application to accept my passport PDFs after renaming them to simple filenames like front.pdf and back.pdf. The site gave no error or filename guidance.
I'm tracking the rapid collapse of Microsoft's security measures following the Windows XP launch, highlighting successful hacks against its copyright protection, digital rights management scheme, and the Passport authentication service.
I track Microsoft’s attempt to block non-IE browsers from MSN. Despite their official reversal, I still cannot access the photos section using Opera, highlighting persistent compatibility issues during the early browser wars.
I am excited to announce that I have joined Boston Consulting Group (BCG) India. This post serves as a short personal update about my new employment status and includes a link to the firm's website.