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Re: 4 digit pin nos and security
wildtoad wrote: According to Apple, If you setup a passcode there are two things that could happen. One is after 10 failed attempts the device will lock, and you will then have to restore from the latest backup from iTunes. Not clear if an iCloud backup will work. Two, if you also deflected erase data, then the device will be erased. I would suggest that people use more than 4 digts. (Something you can remember) Some devices allow only a 4 digit PIN. My Android tablet is that way.407Views0likes0CommentsRe: General Question About Routers
drsteve wrote: Bachelor wrote: I've used my phone (Verizon)as a hotspot for very brief periods before because I didn't want to exceed data limits. For 2X what I'm paying on my current plan, I could get unlimited data (cost about $70/mo). I have Verizon's unlimited plan. After 15GB they throttle it to 3G speeds. Thanks for the "heads up", Dr. Steve.587Views0likes0CommentsRe: General Question About Routers
pauldub wrote: If you have a smartphone, it's probably cheaper to just use the phone for a hotspot instead of paying for service for two devices. You know, I was thinking the same thing. I've used my phone (Verizon)as a hotspot for very brief periods before because I didn't want to exceed data limits. For 2X what I'm paying on my current plan, I could get unlimited data (cost about $70/mo). What held me back is that I was having good results with the free wifi at the place where I was staying. Now, in my new place, the service isn't as good. I wasn't too concerned that it was public wifi since I always use a VPN, and never had any issues.586Views0likes0CommentsRe: General Question About Routers
Big Katuna wrote: Are you talking about a cellular solution for internet or an internet connection via cable, like Century Link or Comcast? It would need to be a celluar solution since I wouldn't be able to deal with a cable connection. Sorry that I'm such a newbee at this.587Views0likes0CommentsGeneral Question About Routers
Hello, all. I'm used to always using public wifi hotspots.My wuestion is: If I wish to obtain a paid service: 1. Does the service supply a device known as a router? 2. If I change location, is the router transportable to the new location? 3. Does the router simply plug in to a 120 volt socket and connect to the computer wirelessly, or are there other wires to contend with? Thanks in advance for your help to this newbee.4.9KViews0likes18Comments4 digit pin nos and security
I was wondering if a 4 digit PIN is used on your computer or iPad to access it, what happens if there are too many failed attempts? Does the device lock up and can't be used? Hopefully, that's the case since an associate had laptop and iPad stolen, both using 4 digit PINs.2.2KViews0likes10Comments- 551Views0likes0Comments
Re: HTTPS and VPN
I still don't get it, when all the popular VPN providers provide excellent encryption such as Nord, Express, PIA and several others. They've all been tested and receive generally high marks. How can they be useless, as many of you say? This enquiring mind seeks answers.551Views0likes0CommentsRe: HTTPS and VPN
Thanks for all the replies and explanations. I always thought that you were pretty safe using HTTPS, even on a public connection because everything is encrypted. I guess, as some of you mentioned, you're more safe using your own hotspot, such as cell phone, your own router, etc. Edit: I was just investigating VPN's online and all the big nemes, such ax Nord, Express,PIA and others all offer strong encryption. So it would appear to me that usage of these VPN's on an unsecured network would provide good protection. Comments?360Views0likes0Comments
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