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I bought a new laptop recently, but never bothered to migrate old files off of my old one. I'm interested in using some type of Remote desktop software or something so that I basically use my old laptop like an external HD (i.e. just go into Explorer, open up the folders and such from the other laptop and control it from my new laptop). All the stuff with remote desktop and all of that has me paranoid. What's the safest and easiest way to do this without installing some hokey software that has a thousand exploits?
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Nov 18, 2015 20:48
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Khablam posted:Migrate the files. There's too many. I have an SSD on my new laptop that while is much faster, doesn't have a lot of storage. Do I need to just bite the bullet an buy an External HD? It just feels like an unnecessary expense given that my old laptop is just acting like an external HD right now, collecting dust.
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Nov 18, 2015 23:00
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For those travelling on vacation, what are some very basic standard security stuff to go for? I don't mean super crazy encryption or ultra paranoid thwarting secret agents or anything like that, but more like to protect yourself against common theft or bad wifi when you're travelling? I've heard of some options like basic honeypot OS' installed so when your laptop is booted up by someone stealing it, it goes to a clean OS, and installing something like Prey to monitor. I know lots of people go all out paranoid by using a fully clean laptop but I don't have anything important, I just want to deter the most common stuff. I don't want to spend hours setting up my Windows 8 laptop to dual boot Linux or whatever. I know to avoid internet banking and to only use HTTPS for connections, but should I invest in a VPN as well? Anyways, some thoughts from the experts would be great.
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Feb 5, 2016 22:43
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OSI bean dip posted:Always assume that if your laptop or phone gets stolen that it is lost forever and that having it encrypted is the safest thing to do to ensure that at worst you're out a grand or two. I really do suggest going down this road as it'll at least not make you worry about what was on there. Personal travel, and my computer skill level is alright, but I don't know what SSH is, so no I can't use it. All I'd really like is to prob encrypt my harddrive, and have some sort of honeypot OS that is booted up automatically that has none of my personal files on it. and have one of those tracking programs (like Prey) in case some idiot steals it and doesn't wipe everything. I'm at a house rental with wifi there, and will probably stick to that instead of internet cafes, but I want a good balance between best bang for your buck.
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Feb 6, 2016 00:03
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OSI bean dip posted:I actually meant a service that sells VPN access. Having one that exits out of your home or a VPS is a good idea because then you know your ingress and egress points will stay consistent. Windows 8.1. I'd like to have it autoboot to a honeypot OS if its preconfigured upon shutdown/hibernate.
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Feb 7, 2016 00:58
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OSI bean dip posted:When do you leave? Do you work downtown? I could just sit down with you over a coffee if you'd like and see what can be fleshed out. I assume you live in my neck of the woods. I appreciate the help! But, I probably won't have time to sit down before the trip, and am going to try and fit in doing this on my own time. Can you give me a head start with some terms or stuff to google and learn about installing and configuring?
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Feb 7, 2016 20:39
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Volmarias posted:Are you going to a country where there's a reasonable chance that local law enforcement will even give a single poo poo about your stuff getting stolen, let alone tracking someone down using info you give them from Prey? Yeah this is a good point, and really I don't have that sensitive of data anyways. HD's encrypted, so I'm comfortable with that, and no, I'm not trying to evade border guards or anything like that.
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Feb 9, 2016 22:10
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What are your guys' thoughts on the whole Blackphone thing? Is it overhyped as some uber-security phone or is it actually not bad for what it's selling? I think they are coming out with a tablet soon too.
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Feb 25, 2016 19:46
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So if the Blackphone is a dud what options are there where you can still have decent functionality with say Android apps, but still have some semblance of security on mobile? Why does my Camera need access to "Modify settings" and why does a Sudoku app need permissions for Geotagged locations?? Do you pretty much have to be a hermit and not use any mobile tech?
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Feb 27, 2016 02:29
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I noticed that my laptop (Lenovo T440) has a smart card reader on it. Are these things used at all outside of government/business?
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Apr 3, 2016 23:18
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