I wouldn't use cloud storage for anything except backups. If your internet connection is down for any reason, you wouldn't have access to your data.
Bob -----Original Message----- From: Sherry/Support [mailto:she...@legacyfamilytree.com] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 1:03 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Security Password protect the laptop, mobile device, thumbdrive, etc. I believe you can find programs on the web to use to encrypt specific files. Don't forget, if someone really wants to get it, nothing's safe! I personally don't like cloud storage and saw a great example of "why not" at the last computer group meeting I went to - the wi-fi was down and the presenter was totally unable to do his presentation..... Certainly having your own "hot spot" for $30 or more a month will solve that problem, but not everyone wants to spend the money as insurance. The absolute safest for your Family File on a mobile device is to bring an "abbreviated" copy - one that doesn't have dates or other confidential information on living people.... after all, most likely you're researching those who are further back in history where security of data isn't an issue. Sincerely, Sherry Technical Support Legacy Family Tree On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Tim Rosenlof <spa...@xmission.com> wrote: > Howdy.. > > Anyone encrypt or some way privatize their data ? Mainly laptops or > thumb drives ? My laptop goes everywhere with me. It A bit inconveient > at times, but it never leaves my side, even at the car repair. Looks > strange when going to the film isle at the FHL. I just bought a > netbook to make it a little more convenient as possible. I now take my > Flip-Pal for the books, maps, etc.. The cases are about the same size > with shoulder straps :-) After reading the below, I give my cloud > storage encrypted personal data. > > Laptop Security, Part One: Preventing Laptop Theft > http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/laptop-security-part-one-prev > enting-laptop-theft > > Laptop Security, Part Two: Preventing Information Loss > http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/laptop-security-part-two-prot > ecting-information-stolen-laptop > > Thoughts/Criticism welcome > > -- > Tim Rosenlof Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
