John, and others, Some good solutions in these posts. Many better than mine. One of the things I saw was that having a well patched and up to date install really helps.
I feared there was some proprietary software involved there. That makes it harder of course. I can see for security purposes why some companies are quite restrictive as to what you can bring in and hook up. I had no idea that there was a NSA office here in town. The weak link is not the system and software it's the human. It is how hacks get done. Additionally let me use this opportunity to bring up NETSocial 2.0. Full story is here: http://goo.gl/v4HwZ The short version is: You're (notice I used the correct form there) Invited NETSocial 2.0 Tuesday August 21 - 6:30 PM Hometown Pizza - 4041 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213 www.hometownpizza.com to look over their menu They have a full bar and Falls City on draft. FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/e5rqn RSVP - message on facebook or e-mail [email protected] FOOD - Technology - FOOD - User Help - FOOD - Questions Answered Monday & Tuesdays are KID'S NITE at Hometown Pizza Kids enjoy a FREE individual one topping pizza or kids spaghetti dinner with the purchase of any medium or large pizza at regular menu price. Limit two children per pizza. Dine-In Only. Not valid with any other offer. Anyone who uses and abuses today's technology is invited. Come out and help someone, get help from someone and enjoy good food. This is a great opportunity to come out and ask questions in a friend environment and get some help. Plus you get to talk other computerists. Hope this doesn't offend anyone putting in in here but we all can use help from time to time. Richard Meadows Social Media Management Customer Service Solutions Google Power Searching Have Laptop - Will Travel Louisville Kentucky On Aug 15, 2012, at 8:25 AM, John Robinson <[email protected]> wrote: > Richard, > > What a fantastic offer, you are indeed a giving person. > > I have installed Windows on a previous laptop using Boot Camp, it wasn't hard > and I am sure it won't be too difficult with Windows 7. I would love to use > another computer at the Library, or the one at my work but they require > installation of their software to make the connection, then setting it up. > My company won't even allow us to plug in a USB drive, printer, monitor or > install any software, they even restrict the websites we can access, often > their own links!! > > The ONLY thing I am concerned about is the boogie man in those few minutes I > am on line verifying my account, so I guess getting the best virus software, > never running email on the thing, never going to any site other than the one > I must. > > I'll see where this takes me and if I need some help I'll sure get back with > you. > > Thanks again for your kind offer. > > John > > > On Aug 15, 2012, at 1:16 AM, Richard Meadows wrote: > >> John, >> >> WOW! This requires some time to talk about and explain and it is late >> tonight. >> >> Several solutions popped in to my mind. You all will laugh at the first >> one. If you don't have to have their special software on your computer to do >> the check ins once a month, but rather visit a web site and log in and say, >> hey I am still a client, then, I would simply go to your local branch of the >> LFPL and use their computers to log in and do it. >> >> I have some other ideas as well. I can send out more in mail tomorrow, or, >> maybe we can meet and talk over a cup of coffee. This exactly the kind of >> thing at can be discussed and solutions presented at the NETSocial 2.0 as >> well. >> >> Let me know John. >> >> >> Richard Meadows >> Social Media Management >> Customer Service Solutions >> Google Power Searching >> Have Laptop - Will Travel >> Louisville Kentucky >> >> On Aug 14, 2012, at 10:38 PM, John Robinson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Folks, >>> >>> Fearing to tread into the Windows waters but to save money I must. >>> >>> I use an online broker, they will pay the exchange fees if you VERIFY with >>> them each month that you are still an active client. Fine. BUT it's only >>> through a WINDOWS computer. I have fought with them for a week and they >>> won't budge, however they say they are "looking" into supporting the Mac. >>> >>> The fees can be very heavy, around $76.00 per month for either the three or >>> four futures exchanges and then a paltry amount for the equity exchanges. >>> >>> So, I guess I'll use Boot Camp on one of the Mac's to log into the account >>> for verification each month, I'll purchase Windows 7 and have them help me >>> set up the link. UHG. >>> >>> My fear, I will be hacked while online for those few minutes each month. I >>> know NOTHING about the Windows world, what in the world can I do to keep >>> myself safe? >>> >>> I have used Boot Camp before, booted into Windows but each time I would >>> remove the Mac from the outside world before booting into Windows, then >>> when back I would go back online. Now I HAVE to be online to make the >>> verification. >>> >>> What do I need to purchase, load, turn on, turn off, etc. to give myself >>> protection? I won't load anything but Internet Explorer (or if you suggest >>> another browser), maybe even Safari for Windows? >>> >>> I appreciate suggestions, I feel like I am going Alligator hunting where I >>> am the hunted. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> MacGroup mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> MacGroup mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup > > > _______________________________________________ > MacGroup mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
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