Do you have the answer?   Pingdom does with their new “full page test” tool.   With this tool, you enter you website URL it loads up your page including all images, and JavaScript as if a user went to your site.   It then presents you with your individual file load times, in the order that they would be downloaded. 

How fast is your site?

Lifehacker had an excellent article written by Adam Pash called Advanced file and attachment management with GMail.  It is a pretty lengthy article and goes into some good detail on how to use gDisk (for the Mac) and Gmail Drive (for Windows) to better manage your attachments in Gmail.

I have used Gmail Drive in the past and think it is an excellent tool and a great way to share files between home and work.  Now it’s time to get all those attachments under control.

It goes without saying that identity theft is a big problem these days.  The ads for companies that say they can help protect you are all over talk radio.  Chances are, you know someone that has been a victim of identity theft or credit card fraud.

Everybody should know how to prevent identity theft and know what to do when it does happen.   A lot of people want to sell you a information on how to do this but why pay for it when you can get it for free? 

Here are some recommended reads:

• ID Theft: What It’s All About (711 KB, 36 pg)  – A fairly short informational pamphlet from the FTC.  It gives a brief introduction to ID theft and provides some options on how to protect yourself.
• Identity Theft (452 KB, 22 pg) – Brought to you by the Federal Reserve of Boston, this booklet gives a good introduction to what identity theft is, and how it happens.   It also provides information on how to prevent ID theft and what to do if you find that you are a victim.  There is a companion video along with the booklet, available here.
• Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number (218 KB, 8 pg) – Someone illegally using your Social Security number can steal your financial identity and your money. Find out how to prevent identify theft, how to report it if you suspect it, and if you can get a new Social Security number if you are a victim.

Happy reading…

For those who have tried Docs and Spreadsheets from Google will be happy to find out that they have been updated.   The new interface is much more visually appealing as well as easier to navigate. 

The old tags system has been replaced with folders that you can drag and drop your documents in to keep organized. 

As  a Google Apps for domain user I am pleased to see these changes implemented.   The interface didn’t seem to flow for me, but the sharing features have been invaluable to my consulting ventures. 

Go Google..  good work.