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If you 'lose' your let's say gmail account for whatever freaking reason it's nearly impossible to get it back because they ask weird questions to verify your identity like 'when did you open the account' or 'who was your first email to' etc.

Solution?

Provide as many options as possible to help them verify that it's you.

How?

List couple of e-mail accounts.

List more than one phone number if possible.

Check what other options they offer and 'oblige'.

Do you want to watch a movie that just came out in theaters - at home? Sure you do. Now you can. And the price if perfect for all you freaking one percenters!!!!!!!!

Fred Rosen, the retired Ticketmaster tycoon, was eating a melted ham-and-brie sandwich at the exclusive San Vicente Bungalows and spouting forth about belts.

Yes, what people use to hold up their pants. You can buy one at Walmart for $4, he noted. Or you can get one at Gucci for $1,500. “Every product I can think of has a luxury version, which got me thinking,” Mr. Rosen said. “Why not movies?”

It’s an idea that has captivated one entrepreneur after another over the years: For a high price, allow tech billionaires, Wall Street titans, professional athletes, Russian oligarchs and other ultra-wealthy people to rent movies — as soon as they come out in theaters — for viewing at home. Think of it like Netflix for one-percenters. But such upstarts have always sputtered, including one backed by Best Buy in 2013 that charged $500 per movie on top of $35,000 in setup costs. Film studios, fearful of angering theater chains, have been reluctant to participate. Piracy has also been a concern.

Mr. Rosen, 75, and a septuagenarian golfing buddy, Dan Fellman, who is Hollywood’s foremost film distribution expert, may have finally figured out how to make it work. They have quietly founded Red Carpet Home Cinema, which rents first-run films for $1,500 to $3,000 each. Red Carpet has contracts with Warner Bros., Paramount, Lionsgate, Annapurna and Disney’s 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight divisions — resulting in some 40 movies annually, including blockbusters like “Aquaman” and “A Star Is Born.”

Those partnerships reflect entertainment-industry relationships that Mr. Rosen and Mr. Fellman have cultivated over decades. Most studios do not see them as disrupters from Silicon Valley, something that has stalled start-ups like Screening Room, which has tried without success since 2016 to speed first-run movies to homes for a premium price. (Sean Parker of Napster and Facebook fame is behind that one.)

Red Carpet also arrives at a time when the movie industry is undergoing sweeping change — not the least of which involves the manner in which Netflix is challenging the traditional way that films are released. For the most part, theater owners insist on a three-month period of exclusivity to play new films. Netflix has started to chip away at that practice, offering theaters an exclusive window of three weeks or less for films like “Roma” and “Bird Box.”

Most studios see broader distribution change as inevitable, noted Harold L. Vogel, author of the textbook “Entertainment Industry Economics.”

“Consumers want to have more control,” Mr. Vogel said.

Even so, studios are treading carefully. None of the film companies that have signed on as Red Carpet partners would discuss the venture publicly. Several major movie operations, including Universal, Sony Pictures and Disney’s other labels, are Red Carpet holdouts. They also declined to comment.

Dan Fellman, left, and Fred Rosen say their Red Carpet home movie service will be a niche offering. “I’m too old for disruption,” Mr. Rosen said. 

 

“I feel pretty comfortable that we can gain more studio partners,” Mr. Rosen said. “We are a niche offering — I’m too old for disruption — but even if a studio makes $25 million to $50 million annually from us, that’s found money.”

Theater owners, in the meantime, seem to be taking a wait-and-see approach to Red Carpet.

“I have no take on that,” said Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Entertainment, the dominant theater chain in the United States. In contrast, Mr. Aron has readily criticized start-ups like MoviePass, the subscription ticketing service.

The folksy Mr. Rosen, who took over Ticketmaster in 1982 and helped turn it into a goliath, and Mr. Fellman, who started his studio career in 1964, worked out details for Red Carpet over rounds of golf at the well-to-do Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. The luxury service operates a bit like a private club. There is a rigorous application process, and participants must have a credit card with a limit of at least $50,000. Those who become customers must buy a $15,000 box that connects to a home theater system (installed by a technician) and comes loaded with piracy protections.

Prices for rentals are set by the participating studios, with higher fees for blockbuster-style movies like “Shazam!” and lower costs for dramas like “The Shape of Water.” Each rental allows for two viewings in a 36-hour period.

How big could Red Carpet get? There are more people who can afford it than you might think. Nearly 46,000 Americans have annual income of more than $2 million, according to Social Security Administration data from 2017. Mr. Rosen and Mr. Fellman, however, insisted over lunch in mid-March that they were not interested in size.

“We’re not even looking for 10,000 people,” Mr. Rosen said. With fewer than 4,000 customers, Red Carpet could have $300 million in annual revenue, according to Mr. Fellman’s projections.

Red Carpet, which counts Sherry Lansing, the former chief executive of Paramount, as an investor, has been operating in about 25 homes as part of a beta test since December. “I’m recommending the service to my friends,” the Red Carpet website quotes Ms. Lansing as saying.

Mr. Fellman added: “I’m not interested in starting a business that is disruptive to the theatrical experience. Maybe we get 400 homes in New York and L.A. Maybe 100 in each of the 30 biggest cities in the United States.” (Celebrities and Hollywood big shots have long been able to see first-run films in their homes — free — as part of something known as the Bel-Air Circuit. Studios allow a limited number of preapproved V.I.P.s to “borrow” copies of new movies.)

“We told studios, ‘You set the terms,’” Mr. Fellman said. “They appreciated that. What doesn’t work in Hollywood is going in and wagging a finger and saying, ‘This is how it’s going to be.’”

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/business/media/movie-rentals-red-carpet-home-cinema.html

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If you wanna back up stuff on your computer you value, here's a good way to do it.

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If you’re looking into backup and recovery solutions you’re probably going to hear the phrase “3-2-1 backup” come up a lot. You’ll hear it from most IT consultants and IT pros as well as many backup vendors, who will speak about their products in terms of 3-2-1 compliance.

The 3-2-1 rule is a best practice for backup and recovery. It means that when you build out your backup and recovery strategy you should:

1. Keep at least three copies of your data
That includes the original copy and at least two backups.

2. Keep the backed-up data on two different storage types
The chances of having two failures of the same storage type are much better than for two completely different types of storage. Therefore, if you have data stored on an internal hard drive, make sure you have a secondary storage type, such as external or removable storage, or the cloud.

3. Keep at least one copy of the data offsite
Even if you have two copies on two separate storage types but both are stored onsite, a local disaster could wipe out both of them. Keep a third copy in an offsite location, like the cloud.

The 3-2-1 backup rule is a best practice because it ensures that you’ll have a copy of your data no matter what happens. Multiple copies prevent you from losing the only copy of your data. Multiple locations ensure that there is no single point of failure and that your data is safe from disasters such as fires and floods.

We recommend whenever speaking to a backup vendor to make sure that you ask them how their backup solution fits with 3-2-1 compliance.

https://www.carbonite.com/blog/article/2016/01/what-is-3-2-1-backup

 

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When a person from New York travels outside the state or the country and meets a stranger there - and this has been discovered after years and years and years of research - it takes the person a tad less than THREE seconds to declare this - directly or covertly:

"I am from New York".

Did you know?

What three words is a new navigation idea, where you enter the three words for a given grid location, and the car will guide you there. But the trick is knowing the right words, or you may end up going to the wrong location. Adopted by Ford and Mercedes so far.

For example, the torch of the Statue of Liberty is located at "toned.melt.ship".

Here's the Wikipedia page for it.

Millions of Ford drivers can now use what3words to enter precise destinations by voice easier, faster and with fewer errors than ever before. It also enables them to navigate to destinations without a street address at all.

Whether it’s meeting friends for a tailgate party at a particular parking place, finding the perfect scenic viewpoint, dropping the kids off at the right side of the football pitch, or making a delivery to the specific entrance on an industrial complex, Ford drivers will now be able to navigate accurately by saying three simple words to their car.

https://what3words.com/2019/02/ford-partners-with-what3words-to-offer-drivers-precise-navigation/

If you still don't get it, here's the video.

17 Ways to Find Cheap Flights.

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Did you know?

Most (all?) new or newer TVs are equipped with a microphone that records what you say and do (like how often - and when - you leave the room etc.). Just look around and you will find it.

Rationale? 

Monitor ratings.

Did you know?

If you have IOT (internet of things) like Echo, ring door bell etc.:

-You should buy them from reputed companies.

-Only from companies who automatically update the devices periodically to patch up security flaws without you having to update on your own.

-These devices are on a separate network than your computers. So if they get hacked somehow your entire thing is not compromised.

Did you know?

Free internet service:

Netzero.net

Wiki.

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Freedompop.com

Wiki.

Did you know?

To avoid phishing scams currently in 'vogue', go straight to the site in question by entering the correct URL instead of clicking on the link in the e-mail.

For rock people, what that means is freaking this:

You get an e-mail from your bank stating your account has been compromised or some such BS and that you should click on the link below to rectify the problem. The link will take you to a site that will look EXACTLY like your bank (these clowns are really good) and will ask you to enter your username, password and other sensitive information.

The bad guys will use that information for obvious purposes.

Solution: Instead of clicking on the link, open a new window and type in your bank's URL that will take you to your bank's legit site. If there is a problem with your account, it will be flagged on the front page in big bold letters. You can then take corrective action with confidence.

Did you know?

The Hawk-Eye computer system was implemented due to a controversial quarterfinal match at the 2004 US Open between Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati, where important line calls went against Williams.

In 2006, the US Open introduced instant replay reviews of calls, using the Hawk-Eye computer system, the first Grand Slam to use the system.

 

 

Did you know?

Netflix announced that subscribers will be able to download select movies and TV shows for offline playback.

Anyone with a Netflix subscription can download movies and TV shows to watch when they're not connected to the internet.

Did you know?

Facebook and Google will cease to exist if they stop selling your personal information to the highest bidder.

Did you know?

Cord cutting made easy.

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Did you know?

You can turn on 'Do not track' feature @ your browser:

Chrome.

Firefox.

Did you know?

To avoid losing your photos to computer crashes, malware etc. you can store them on the cloud with ALL of the following entities who offer unlimited storage for FREE. You will have multiple copies for free.

Google photos.

Flickr.

Amazon Prime Photos (You have to be a Prime member).

Did you know?

80% of ad revenue goes to Facebook and Google.

For rock people, that means these two freaking clowns have the MOST data on you. Geeezzz!!!!!

Did you know?

After the Grand Slams and the year-end tournament, the ATP Masters series are the nine annual tournaments that hold the most importance.

They are currently called the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 because the winner earns 1000 ranking points.

Did you know?

The SOLE objective of following entities is to acquire AS MUCH information about you and then sell it to the highest bidder - to make freaking money:

Your internet service provider (ISP).

Your cable / dish provider.

Your phone service provider.

Your internet browser (Chrome, Firefox etc.)

Google.

Facebook.

Twitter.

Microsoft........................

Did you know?

Your bandwidth goes down by 30% when you switch from wired connection to wireless (WiFi).

Did you know?

Research says that your significant other not only has a 'back up' clown. He / she / it has back upsss - upto 8 - arranged in 'acceptable' order.

Easiest way to have the person reveal the entire 'stock'?

Waterboarding.

Needle works for me - with inflatables.

Moral? 

Switch to freaking inflatables!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you know?

You should download programs ONLY if and WHEN you need them as they have a strong potential to compromise your system.

And the download should happen from the official site not from some Mickey Mouse freaking crap.

And stick with reputed companies.

Translation: Delete the ones you now have and are not using.

And be careful to un-check boxes for stuff that companies offer to install along with the main stuff hoping you will not notice.

Did you know?

How far back should you sit to watch TV? Depends on the size - of the TV.

Click here and use the slider offered to get the exact distance for your size. Or conversely the distance you are current parked at to what size you should have.

Did you know?

You can reduce the blind spots while driving by:

Sitting in the driver's seat, tilting your head until it hits the window. Then adjusting the side window until the car disappears.

Move the head in the other direction for the same distance. Then adjust the side window until the car disappears.

 

 

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RED Cross First Aid App. iOS and Android. It's free!

Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Get the app and be prepared for what life brings. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know first aid.

Did you know?

...........that streaming a movie (Netflix) will compromise picture quality as it's compressed to reach you.

But a DVD will provide the best quality.

So you have an option of either buying a DVD (as there are no Blockbusters anymore) and add to your clutter (specially when you won't be watching it again) or compromise on quality and stream.

All data that move across Wi-Fi networks could be susceptible to hacking, researcher says.

Home and corporate Wi-Fi networks — and all the data, photos and messages transmitted across them — could be vulnerable to hackers, according to a computer security researcher in Belgium.

The vulnerability is in WPA2, the main protocol that protects Wi-Fi networks. Hackers can use a technique known as key reinstallation attacks, or Krack for short, to intercept information sent over networks that users thought were encrypted, the researcher says.

“Nobody has ever found this vulnerability,” said Matthew Green, assistant professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University. “It’s pretty serious.”

Who does this affect?

WPA2 is the “industry standard” and has been heavily relied upon as the “best level of protection for your information,” said Emma Garrison-Alexander, vice dean for cybersecurity and information assurance in the graduate school at the University of Maryland University College.

 

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“It’s really the fundamental way our wireless communication is protected today,” she said.

Mathy Vanhoef, the researcher who discovered the protocol vulnerability, said on his website that any device that uses Wi-Fi is probably vulnerable. That means a router, a phone, a laptop, a smart TV or even a Wi-Fi enabled refrigerator that uses WPA2 protocol could be susceptible.

Vanhoef said the attack works against all modern protected Wi-Fi networks, and that his team found during its research that systems powered by Android, Apple, Windows, Linux and others were all affected by “some variant” of the attacks.

Are some operating systems more susceptible than others?

Vanhoef said on his site that the key reinstallation attack was “exceptionally devastating” against Linux and Android 6.0 or higher.

 

What’s the worst-case scenario?

A hacker could exploit this vulnerability in a Wi-Fi network and use it to capture the content of victims’ emails, browsing data to see what websites they visit, credit card information from online purchases, or photos and videos sent to friends.

“Any data information sharing that’s depending on that protocol for security” could be exposed, Garrison-Alexander said.

Should I be freaking out?

Yes and no.

While the security implications are grave, researchers believe attackers must be physically proximate to their victims, and extremely skilled in hacking. That makes attacks against individuals less likely, at least for now, than attacks against corporate targets, which transmit large amounts of payment information, experts said.

What should users do to protect themselves?

Cybersecurity researchers advise that users download a patch, or fix, from their device and router manufacturers as soon as they are available.

Microsoft Corp. said in a statement that the company released security updates last week and that users who have Windows Updates enabled and applied the security updates are automatically protected.

An Apple spokesman confirmed that the fix for the vulnerability is already patched into some devices that run beta versions of all of the company’s operating systems, including Mac OS, iOS, Watch and TV. A software update will be coming in a few weeks to patch the rest.

Google said in a statement that it is aware of the issue and will be patching any affected devices in the coming weeks. The company said Android partners have also been notified and will be issuing patches “as quickly as possible.”

Websites protected by HTTPS and encrypted email features could offer users an additional layer of protection, said Avi Rubin, professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University and technical director of the university’s information security institute.

Concerned users could also avoid password-less file-sharing and avoid performing sensitive transactions on devices that connect to many Wi-Fi networks or have many unencrypted apps.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tn-krack-wifi-20171016-story.html

Did you know?

Instead of relying on Yelp and other sites that have proven to be biased and 'bought' to pick the best restaurant for eating out, follow the top chefs on social media and note down the restaurants they visit.

Google top chefs and follow.

Same principle applies for other 'disciplines' - like inflatables!!!!! Follow basement lunatics!!!!!

Did you know?

Bad guys can compromise your computer in just two ways:

Trick you into clicking a link that installs malware.

Exploit hole in your system that's left open because you failed to update - the moment fresh update was available. Updates are 'messages' to the bad guys that system vulnerability is being patched - through new update. Sooner you update the safer you are. Enable automatic update feature.

Did you know?

If the place (coffee shop etc.) you work at has cameras, it also has your passwords.

Did you know?

It's a good idea to clean your browser's (Chrome, Firefox, Edge....) cache. It can speed up the computer among other thingys.

Click here on how to.

Did you know?

Federer won 7 of his 8 Halle titles when it was ATP 250 event.

2003	Roger Federer	Nicolas Kiefer	6–1, 6–3
2004	Roger Federer	Mardy Fish	6–0, 6–3
2005	Roger Federer	Marat Safin	6–4, 6–7(6–8), 6–4
2006	Roger Federer	Tomáš Berdych	6–0, 6–7(4–7), 6–2
2007	Tomáš Berdych	Marcos Baghdatis	7–5, 6–4
2008	Roger Federer	Philipp Kohlschreiber	6–3, 6–4
2009	Tommy Haas	Novak Djokovic	6–3, 6–7(4–7), 6–1
2010	Lleyton Hewitt	Roger Federer	3–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–4
2011	Philipp Kohlschreiber	Philipp Petzschner	7–6(7–5), 2–0 retired
2012	Tommy Haas	Roger Federer	7–6(7–5), 6–4
2013	Roger Federer	Mikhail Youzhny	6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4
2014	Roger Federer	Alejandro Falla	7–6(7–2), 7–6(7–3)
↓  ATP World Tour 500 series  ↓
2015	Roger Federer	Andreas Seppi	7–6(7–1), 6–4
2016	Florian Mayer	Alexander Zverev	6–2, 5–7, 6–3

 

Wins	Player	Tournament	Years
10	Rafael Nadal	Monte-Carlo Masters	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017
		Barcelona Open	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
		French Open	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017
8	Guillermo Vilas	Buenos Aires	1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1977(2), 1979, 1982
	Roger Federer	Halle Open	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015

Did you know?

Marlon Brando was just 48 years old at the time Godfather was released in 1972.

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End of support for Vista is April 2017.

Client operating systems	Latest update or service pack	End of mainstream support	End of extended support
Windows XP	Service Pack 3	April 14, 2009	April 8, 2014
Windows Vista	Service Pack 2	April 10, 2012	April 11, 2017
Windows 7*	Service Pack 1	January 13, 2015	January 14, 2020
Windows 8	Windows 8.1	January 9, 2018	January 10, 2023
Windows 10, released in July 2015**	N/A	October 13, 2020	October 14, 2025

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Could this help some people somewhere?

For the good deeds bit, look of ones above you.

For the materialistic bit, look for ones below you.

 

Did you know?

You can have Gmail 'fetch' mail from your other email addresses.

That means you have to check just ONE inbox instead of visiting each address for mail.

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"In Japan, you can't sell a phone if it's not waterproof. About 90 to 95 percent of all phones sold now are already waterproof," Panasonic executive Taro Itakura told AFP at the Mobile World Congress.

"Why? This is very unique -- young Japanese women prefer to use their cellphones even when taking their showers," Itakura said.

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What the heck!!!!!

Is the phone used for calling or.............?

What's next? Nishikori cutout?

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Did you know?

Computers can now read lips with twice the accuracy of humans: 24% to 12%.

Is that what Nadal needs on him on the court to decipher what Toni is saying - without detection?

Did you know?

............that your bank knows everything about you?

How much you make, where you work, your car, debt etc. payments, where you live, phone number, social security number...............

Translation: When you talk to those '$4 / hour' customer service reps on the phone or otherwise, you cannot get angry no matter...............

When they can open fake accounts all over the place without your knowledge..........

10 Bad Habits That Damage Your Car.

Ignoring the Parking Brake

Even if you're parked on a level surface, there's really no reason not to use the parking brake. Not engaging the parking brake puts the entire weight of your vehicle on a little piece of metal in the transmission called the parking pawl. It's only about as big as your finger, so it can wear out or break eventually from holding all that weight. Using the parking brake evens the load, helping delicate transmission components last longer.

 

Keeping the Gas Tank Low

Lots of us have been in a situation where putting $10 in the gas tank is the best we can do at the time. What you might not know is that ponying up a little extra could help to prevent damaging a car's fuel system. Many fuel pumps keep cool by staying submerged in the fuel in the tank, so if you're regularly running at a quarter full or less, you risk speeding up the need for a fuel pump replacement. Paying a little more at the gas station might sting, but it won't hurt nearly as much as needing a new fuel pump.

 

Suddenly Shifting From Reverse to Drive

Picture this: you're backing out of a parking space. The coast is clear, so you flick the shifter and start moving forward. Sound familiar? This might not seem so bad in the moment, but over time sudden direction changes like this can really damage your drivetrain. Instead, come to a complete stop before switching. It only adds a second of time and will save you from future engine, transmission, or axle damage.

 

Revving Before the Engine Is Warm

Letting your car sit for a minute or two right after it starts is a good idea. It helps distribute oil throughout the engine and get the engine block and engine oil up to temperature. Revving the engine won't speed up the process. In fact, that could cause easily avoided damage. Cold revving causes abrupt temperature changes that create stress between the engine's tight-fitting components. Simply give it 60 seconds before you get on the road, and everything will have warmed up for reliable performance.

 

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Did you know?

Throat and lung cancer is happening more and more.

Oh, what did you say? Must be smoking and alcohol abuse?

Try this:

Both (smoking and alcohol abuse) are down dramatically.

So can you figure out the real reason? No, you can't!!!!!

Click here for the answer.

Did you know?

Research says when wife makes more than the husbando, the husbando is more than likely to 'establish' his masculinity by sporting a beard.

Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia poses for a photograph with her husband Miso Navara, left, physio and trainer Jozef Ivanko, second left, and her coach Matej Liptak, right, after beating Angelique Kerber of Germany in their women's singles final match at the WTA tennis tournament in Singapore, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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Did you know?

Dell Computers ships or sells a computer to a customer.

Customer opens the packaging and realizes it's the wrong one and returns it.

By law, Dell Computers cannot sell that computer as a new one. It has to be sold as refurbished at a reduced price, even though there's nothing wrong with it.

You can buy that computer at a discount.

Most refurbished computers have nothing wrong with it except minor cosmetic stuff.

Trick: If you buy the latest model with full warranty from the refurbished lot, you can save money without risking much.

Going through a tough time or event that prevents people from cooking? MealTrain allows family and friends to organize a meal train to bring food to them. A nice way to help people out during a birth or death.

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6 Things You Never Knew Your Computer Could Do.

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Did you know?

When you allow access to your computer - remotely or physically - the clown can insert stuff that you cannot remove even if you nuke (erase everything and go back to factory setting) your computer.

Heck, you cannot even find out if malicious stuff was loaded while the clown was repairing your machine. It's completely undetectable.

What raises the likelihood of above happening?

How about if you are a good looking girl? Think that's enough incentive to 'check up' on you - quietly??????

Did you know?

You can still get updates for Windows XP - even though Microsoft is not supporting it.

Bernie has an old PC that he has loaded up Windows XP. How can he get the service pack updates from online? Leo says you can get them directly from Microsoft. You can get right up to April 2015. After that, Microsoft killed Windows XP development. So you can't get any more patches after that date.

One workaround is that Windows XP is used in embedded systems like ATM machines. And Microsoft supports patches for embedded systems. You can change a registry key in your system to get updates until 2019. Here's how to do it - http://www.zdnet.com/article/registry-hack-enables-continued-updates-for...

Here's also a link to the "unofficial" service pack 4 update - http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_service_pack_4_unoffi...

But make sure you back up your registry before making any changes, so if you mess up, you can fix it.

Other option:

Steps to protect yourself since Microsoft has stopped supporting XP:

1. Stop using XP as an administrator. Use it as a limited user instead. Add an account as an administrator and then demote your existing account to limited user. This will stop over 90% of all the exploits out there.
2. Stop using Internet Explorer. Go with Google Chrome. It's free and far more secure.
3. Don't click on links in email.
4. Only get your software from original vendors.
5. Keep your anti virus software up to date.
6. Stop using Java
7. Use a password vault like LastPass
8. Turn on second factor authentication

Better yet, just update to Windows 7.

techguylabs.com

Did you know?

If you see Chinese and Indians eating out, it's because they have run out of napkins at home.

 

Iranians have chandeliers in every freaking room - including the freaking kitchen AND the freaking bathroom.