[dba-Tech] VPN

[Jim Lawrence]

Is Microsoft Office not stable? I am being a bit facitious here.

Give any curious user a few hours with any significant application and they will break it...why is that? ;-) 

Jim

----- Original Message -----
From: "John R Bartow" <jbartow at winhaven.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:54:55 AM
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

Yes, software is finally catching up to hardware 😊 It is creating a bit of grief for me on the customer side but not too much yet. Coincidentally it is happening when most of the 32 bit systems are being replaced anyway so its an incentive. I wonder when 64 bit MS Office will be stable?

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech <dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com> On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 1:25 PM
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That is what I have found out. Have you been noticing that all 32bit systems are basically on life-support?

Of course that is the trouble with the computer industry...tech become obsolete ten times faster than in the real world. ;-)

Jim

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Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 9:47:05 AM
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Unfortunately Firefox has been deprecating which Oss it supports faster than it used to. My MacBook is no longer supported because I didn't upgrade it to Sierra. Google deprecates OS support for Chrome even faster.

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From: dba-Tech databaseadvisors.com> On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 10:46 AM
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-set-sync-my-computer
https://mzl.la/2shsCKa

As for a 2018 apparsal of our browsers:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-browser-internet-explorer-vs-chrome-vs-firefox-vs-safari-vs-edge/
http://bit.ly/2sp9l8V

(Check out the article's second page which gives browser stats.)

Also a couple of interesting links on protecting privacy:

"Of all browsers, Firefox arguably has the longest history of keeping security at the front of its mind, both technically and philosophically."

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-firefox-protects-you-from-intel-cpu-flaws-facebook-leaks-more/
http://bit.ly/2JbVw81

The following may dove-tail along with a VPN. "Cloudflare has introduced a new service called 1.1.1.1 that claims to be a faster, safer way to use the internet."

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/cloudflare-cofounder-on-an-encrypted-internet-dns-is-not-safe/
http://bit.ly/2GXoOSR

Jim

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From: "John R Bartow" <jbartow at winhaven.net>
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Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 2:56:01 PM
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

#1 malware detected this year for our 100s of RMS client devices was chrome extensions.

Spot on with the lack of cross platform syncing but its expanding. I've been wondering if there is a cross browser sync that works with Firefox, chrome, and edge but haven't looked into it yet.

Sent from my Windows Phone
________________________________
From: Peter Brawley<mailto:peter.brawley at earthlink.net>
Sent: ‎5/‎28/‎2018 4:53 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues<mailto:dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN

On 5/28/2018 11:34, Gustav Brock wrote:
> Hi Rocky
>
> If you wish to get rid of Google, use Edge. That's what we do. And don't listen to the Edge bashing; Edge is a superior browser.

Some reasons Edge isn't my default browser ... Polluted with adverts.
Doesn't run on Linux or Android (where I do half or more of my web browsing and where battery efficiency could be an issue) so a user can't sync browser bookmarks &c with such devices. Extremely limited share functionality compared eg to Chrome. Some of Chrome's right-click functionality is missing. Cortana is a pain in the ass, it's also polluted with adverts. Edge is vulnerable to security exploits.

PB

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>
> We do run VPN but only between our two sites.
> As for DNS, we use Secure DNS of CSIS:
>
> https://csisgroup.com/prevent-secure-dns/
>
> This is an outstanding and quite cheap service, blocking all kinds of malware sites. We use only this service, a standard firewall, the default Windows 10 Defender, and Edge with AdBlocker Plus - and host mail at Microsoft's Exhange Online with its effective spam filtering.
> With this setup, and only the small fee to CSIS, we haven't seen malware for five or more years.
>
> CSIS is, by the way, the Danish player in the international network of expert corporations fighting all sorts of malware and criminal network activities.
>
> /gustav
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] På vegne 
> af Rocky Smolin
> Sendt: 28. maj 2018 18:02
> Til: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' 
> databaseadvisors.com>
> Emne: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> Hi Gustav:
>
> I get default server dns-cac-1b-02.rr.com which makes sense - rr.com is a legacy from when Spectrum used to be Road Runner here.
> Address starts 209. and ends .62
>
> Am I safe from Google? Still, all those other people know about me.
>
> I'm in a conflict about whether I care. So far I really haven't.  But 
> now a lot of people are telling me I should (same people that are 
> trying to sell me something, of course. But still...)
>
> Do you run a VPN?
>
> R
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On 
> Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 12:44 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] VPN
>
> 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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