Re: Virtual private network

2016-08-20 Thread Daniel Kerr
Hi Tim Yes, I”ve used PIA for quite a while here and there and find it works very well as well. Easy to set up and just have it there “sometimes”. Like any VPN it can have it’s headaches for some sites when forgetting to change it back (Andrew’s ABC for kids tells me I’m not in

Re: Virtual private network

2016-08-20 Thread Tim Law
Good evening, Referring back to a post from 17th July where there was a discussion about VPN clients. I understand Ronni uses Cloak and gave a full description of how that works. Rather impetuously I forgot to check the WAMUG archives prior to purchasing 'PIA (privateinternetaccess) VPN

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Michael Hawkins
t chains, >>>>> coffee shops, nowadays is that they offer free WiFi connections to >>>>> customers, and in many places there are public WiFi hotspots provided by >>>>> local councils. >>>>> >>>>> When I have needed to use P

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Ronda Brown
o use Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out >>>> and about I’ve used CLOAK VPN. >>>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. >>>> I am very happy with Cloak <https://www.getcloak.com/>. They have figured >>>> out

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Michael Hawkins
blic Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) when I’m out >>>> and about I’ve used CLOAK VPN. >>>> The solution is to find a VPN provider with an app that is iOS compatible. >>>> I am very happy with Cloak. They have figured out how to deal with the >>>> limitations of

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Michael Hawkins
assuming it is protected, & you trust your ISP. >>> Everything else is untrusted and Cloak will connect with VPN. >>> <https://www.getcloak.com> >>> >>> /Quote: >>> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle >>>

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Ronda Brown
<https://www.getcloak.com> >> >> /Quote: >> Cloak secures your Internet traffic without the hassle >> >> Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work >> and play while on the go than ever before. >> A caveat of workin

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Brian, You don't enter credit card details for the 14-day free trial. If you decide to continue after the 14-day free trial, they accept all major credit cards. Support > The Basics Learn how to get started with your Cloak account, and with our apps for Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Last updated

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Michael Hawkins
Wi-Fi networks > (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for > would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders. > > If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network > (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. >

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Brian RISBEY
rs, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders. If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a virtual private network (VPN) for securing your Internet activities. But if you’re like the rest of us, you need to fend for yourself if you want to hide your login credentials, email, and other sen

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Michael Hawkins
> and play while on the go than ever before. > A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks > (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for > would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders. > > If you’re

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Susan Hastings
without the hassle > > Thanks to iPads, iPhones, and ever-lighter MacBooks, we’re doing more work > and play while on the go than ever before. > A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks > (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Ronda Brown
while on the go than ever before. A caveat of working this way, however, is that most public Wi-Fi networks (hotspots) are anything but secure, which means they’re prime targets for would-be hackers, identity thieves, and general do-no-gooders. If you’re lucky, your company provides you with a

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Stephen Chape
limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the >>>> principle immediately preceding this one. >>>> • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while >>>> they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoe

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-17 Thread Stephen Chape
ant it any more. >>>> >>>> • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its >>>> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the >>>> principle immediately preceding this one. >>>> • Most such

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-16 Thread Bill Parker
curate knowledge, based on >>> verifiable facts. >>> >>> • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more >>> about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them. >>> >>> >>> Summary: Use

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-16 Thread FW
in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman >> that can protect you from all the evils of mankind." >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >> >> >>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 7:22 PM, Sus

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-16 Thread Neil Houghton
astings <shasti...@iinet.net.au> wrote: >> >> Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you to >> use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go on to >> the next thing. >> >> Sent from my iPad &g

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-16 Thread Ronda Brown
t thing. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins >> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote: >> >> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >&

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-16 Thread Susan Hastings
e. I have since received an >> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly >> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do >> Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to >> forward to

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-16 Thread Stephen Chape
16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins >> <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote: >> >> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an >> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly >> when l

Re: Virtual private network

2016-07-15 Thread Michael Hawkins
l from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly when > logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do > Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me to > forward to WAMUG the email I've received from Avril? > > Reg

Virtual private network

2016-07-15 Thread Michael Hawkins
I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to do Internet banking. Is this software safe? Would it be permissible for me