Um... no. The URLs that break this work just as well over HTTPS. And the firewall rule they offer to protect against the hack won't protect the HTTPS port, so you're actually *more* vulnerable over HTTPS. Of course, the CSFR attack can be mitigated by just not using the default IP range for your router.

Put some eyehooks into the back edge of your desk, and hang carabiner clips from them. Run the wires through those. It's even easier to get the wires into and out of than velcro, and holds up well.

Just because you don't think someone is watching over your shoulder, doesn't mean someone isn't watching over your shoulder.

Just tried it from my home machine on Comcast in Chicago, and nothing's being redirected. Lookups for non-existant domains return NXDOMAIN like they should.