[dba-Tech] VPN

[Jim Lawrence]

Just an aside for local and extended familiar system: At the command prompt the SSH app can be used to connect to and transfer data, fully encrypted, with keys, to and from any computer. Using it may initially be a daunting learning curve but once familiar with it's many features, it becomes an indispensable tool... A number of new local businesses have been using this to quickly, securely transfer documents and sync data with full automation if required. 

It should be automatically installed on all new Windows10 desktops and MS servers (64bit only). I just test every station/server by entering SSH at the command prompt and install it if necessary. ;-)

Jim 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Tydda" <jon at tydda.plus.com>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 9:50:04 AM
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

It’s not a vpn. A vpn is a secure encrypted connection between you and the server so that no-one can spy on your traffic. 

OpenDNS just lets you filter out content at the router so that no one in your house can see it. But by using it, it’s really cut down on the malware on my computers. I think Vipre has found 3 things in 4 years...

Jon

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> On 28 May 2018, at 17:04, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com> wrote:
> 
> Never heard of that so I went to the internets to have a look.  How does it differ from a VPN?  Is the free home/Small Business effective?
> 
> r
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 1:29 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
> 
> I don’t use a VPN but my router sends all my traffic via OpenDNS, so I can control what kinds of things I don’t want on my network - bad advertising domains, drugs, malware etc. Changing that has done more good than installing any antivirus product ever has. 
> 
> 
> Jon
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 28 May 2018, at 08:44, Gustav Brock <gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Rocky
>> 
>> Normally, that is defined in the DHCP server, and this typically is running in your router.
>> In a Command window, type NsLookup, and it will list your default DNS server.
>> 
>> /gustav
>> 
>> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
>> Fra: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne af Rocky Smolin
>> Sendt: 28. maj 2018 00:36
>> Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' databaseadvisors.com>
>> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>> 
>> Gustav:
>> 
>> How do I know of I'm using Google's DNS and how do I change it?
>> 
>> Even at that point, doesn't Firefox know stuff about me?  And my ISP, GoDaddy?  And sites I visit?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> R
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
>> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2018 11:19 AM
>> To: List; 'Off Topic'
>> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>> 
>> Hi Rocky
>> 
>> If you use the Google DNS servers (8.8.8.8) - which many do for reasons I yet have to understand - Google knows all (as in all) about your browsing.
>> 
>> So, use the DNS of your ISP and use Edge with an In Private session for a start.
>> 
>> Save your money until you know a reason for spending them.
>> 
>> /gustav
>> 
>> ________________________________________
>> Fra: dba-Tech databaseadvisors.com> på vegne af Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
>> Sendt: 27. maj 2018 20:03:11
>> Til: List; 'Off Topic'
>> Emne: [dba-Tech] VPN
>> 
>> I'm getting nagged by Avast to use their VPN.  I'm seeing more ads and buzz about VPNs.  I'm not sure I have anything to hide, but the intrusiveness of Google and Microsoft make me want to anonymize myself.
>> 
>> But IIUC, my VPN provider still knows everything I do, yes?  So aren't I just switching several repositories of my on-line activity to one specific vendor whom I will have to trust?
>> 
>> r 
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