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  4. Online Banking

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Pete:

    What is keepass? Where can I get it? Sounds like a good idea.

    There's KeePass and KeePassX. I've only ever used KeePassX. The way I used it was, I would have it generate long random passwords, and save them into an encrypted database. When I needed to log in, I just found the password I needed, and c+p my credentials. It's considered very useful because not even the user knows the password. It was just a random long series of letters and numbers. I then put my encrypted database onto an encrypted USB drive so I could have my passwords wherever I needed. It sounds like Pete does something similar. Here's some info on both pieces of software. They're both free. From what I can tell, KeePassX is based off of KeePass, and just makes it a cross platform. If you use Windows, you might prefer KeePass.

    KeePassX saves many different information e.g. user names, passwords, urls, attachments and comments in one single database. For a better management user-defined titles and icons can be specified for each single entry. Furthermore the entries are sorted in groups, which are customizable as well. The integrated search function allows to search in a single group or the complete database.

    KeePassX offers a little utility for secure password generation. The password generator is very customizable, fast and easy to use. Especially someone who generates passwords frequently will appreciate this feature.

    The complete database is always encrypted either with AES (alias Rijndael) or Twofish encryption algorithm using a 256 bit key. Therefore the saved information can be considered as quite safe. KeePassX uses a database format that is compatible with KeePass Password Safe. This makes the use of that application even more favourable.

    http://keepass.info/

    http://www.keepassx.org/

    Here's some screenshots of KeePass's various functions:

    http://keepass.info/screenshots.html

    Matt:

    Thanks, I'll check it out. I may be back with some questions. Is this similar to a password generator that I use for my router?

    Barb

  6. Online Banking

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    I pay all my bills by EFT (electronic funds transfer), same here saves stamps. So, I guess you would consider that on line banking. Forgot about that.

    I keep a check on it periodically. Never had any trouble.

  7. Online Banking

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    I do all my main banking physically. I only check my balances online. I use that in the place of my checkbook. I monitor all transactions to make sure no unauthorized transactions happen, and to check how much money I have before ordering stuff online or really buying stuff anywhere. Otherwise, when I gotta transfer, deposit, withdraw, whatever, I do it at the bank.

    I do mine pretty much like Honda Boy does. Use it only to check balances. All transactions done at bank.

    I do a lot of online buying, because I don't have access to any big stores except Walmart and Lowes. We only have a lot of local stores etc.

  10. Don't Mess With Mom

    in The Comedy Club

    Posted

    DON'T MESS WITH MOM

    My son came home from school one day,

    with a smirk upon his face.

    He decided he was smart enough,

    to put me in my place

    "Guess what I learned in Civics Two,

    that's taught by Mr. Wright?

    It's all about the laws today,

    The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

    It says I need not clean my room,

    don't have to cut my hair.

    No one can tell me what to think,

    or speak, or what to wear.

    I have freedom from religion,

    and regardless what you say,

    I don't have to bow my head,

    and I sure don't have to pray.

    I can wear earrings if I want,

    and pierce my tongue & nose.

    I can read & watch just what I like,

    get tattoos from head to toe.

    And if you ever spank me,

    I'll charge you with a crime.

    I'll back up all my charges,

    with the marks on my behind.

    Don't you ever touch me,

    my body's only for my use,

    not for your hugs and kisses,

    that's just more child abuse.

    Don't preach about your morals ,

    like your Mama did to you.

    That's nothing more than mind control,

    And it's illegal too!

    Mom, I have these children's rights,

    so you can't influence me,

    or I'll call Children's Services Division,

    better known as C.S.D."

    Of course my first instinct

    was to toss him out the door.

    But the chance to teach him a lesson

    made me think a little more.

    I mulled it over carefully,

    I couldn't let this go.

    A smile crept upon my face,

    he's messing with a pro.

    Next day I took him shopping

    at the local Goodwill Store.

    I told him, "Pick out all you want,

    there's shirts & pants galore.

    I've called and checked with C.S.D.

    who said they didn't care

    if I bought you K-Mart shoes..... instead of those Nike Airs.

    I've canceled that appointment

    to take your driver's test.

    The C.S.D. is unconcerned

    so I'll decide what's best."

    I said "No time to stop and eat,

    or pick up stuff to munch.

    And tomorrow you can start to learn

    to make your own sack lunch.

    Just save the raging appetite,

    and wait till dinner time.

    We're having liver and onions ,

    a favorite dish of mine."

    He asked "Can I please rent a movie,

    to watch on my VCR?"

    "Sorry, but I sold your TV,

    for new tires on my car.

    I also rented out your room,

    you'll take the couch instead.

    The C.S.D. requires

    just a roof over your head.

    Your clothing won't be trendy now,

    I'll choose what we eat.

    That allowance that you used to get,

    will buy me something neat.

    I'm selling off your jet ski,

    dirt-bike & roller blades.

    Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',

    It's in effect today!

    Hey hot shot, are you crying,

    Why are you on your knees?

    Are you asking God to help you out,

    instead of C.S.D..?"

    from a MOM (Mean Old Mother.)

  14. Malwarebytes

    in Spyware/Adware Information

    Posted

    Marty:

    I have Malwarebytes on XP and Vista. Are you doing the FULL scan or QUICK scan? Full scan does take a long time, but quick scan is done within 10-15 min. or less.

    I do a quick scan weekly, and a full scan monthly. Both XP and Vista about same amount of time. Not too much difference that I have noticed.

    Barb

  19. Spyware Blaster Restricted Sites

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Marty:

    It doesn't happen all the time. Probably after some update of other software. It happen to me once before, but that was a few years ago. I did just install Spybot S&D a few months ago, since AVG discontinued Anti-Spyware 7.5 (Ewido). I really like that program.

    I was looking for something else to replace AVG besides Malware-bytes. If it does it again, I'll uninstall Spybot. If I remember correctly, I had Spybot than also. Hmmm!

    I'm going to keep a check on SpywareBlaster and see what happens.

    Barb

    Malwarebytes DOES NOT replace AVG. These are two different programs that do two different things.

    The AVG I'm referring to is AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 formerly Ewido, not the anti-virus program. I've never has AVG anti-virus program.

    So, shouldn't MalwareBytes Anti-Spyware be a good one to replace AVG Anti-Spyware?

  20. Spyware Blaster Restricted Sites

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Marty:

    It doesn't happen all the time. Probably after some update of other software. It happen to me once before, but that was a few years ago. I did just install Spybot S&D a few months ago, since AVG discontinued Anti-Spyware 7.5 (Ewido). I really like that program.

    I was looking for something else to replace AVG besides Malware-bytes. If it does it again, I'll uninstall Spybot. If I remember correctly, I had Spybot than also. Hmmm!

    I'm going to keep a check on SpywareBlaster and see what happens.

    Barb

  22. Vista Problems

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Hi Liz, I'm not sure what you are saying on the Windows firewall. To be HONEST, I don't know what I am running. This whole computer thing has got me on my last raw nerve. I hope this is what you were talking about (THE SPECS)

    Windows Vista Home Basic, 65.5 fre hard drive, 1gig memory, AVG antivirus (that will not update). What else do you need and how do I find the info for you?

    Thanks, Wanda

    Wanda:

    I have Vista on my laptop, and when I bought it, it was recommended that I have a minumium of 2GB Ram (memory). I get my memory from Crucial:

    Crucial

    Where it says CRUCIAL MEMORY ADVISOR TOOL, you will see 3 steps for you to choose. It will be computer brand, product line, and model computer that you have. After you fill in all info, let it scan your computer and it will tell you what kind of memory you should get.

    It will tell you also the most amount of memory that your computer can handle. Take a look at it.

    Barb :)

  24. 86 Year Old Lady Letter To A Bank

    in The Comedy Club

    Posted

    . I love being an old lady!!

    LETTER TO THE BANK

    From

    Subject: 86-year old lady's letter to a bank

    Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86-year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the New York Times.

    Dear Sir:

    I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month.

    By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it.

    I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire pension, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years. You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank. My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways.

    I noticed that whereas I personally answer your telephone calls and letters, --- when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become.

    From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a Flesh-and-blood person. My mortgage and loan repayments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank, by check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate.

    Be aware that it is an offense under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope. Please find attached an Application Contact which I require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative. Please note that all copies of his or her medical history must be

    countersigned by a Notary Public, and the mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof. In due course, at MY convenience, I will issue your employee with a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with me.

    I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modeled it on the number of button presses required of me to access my account balance on your phone bank service. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

    Let me level the playing field even further.

    When you call me, press buttons as follows:

    IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIALING, PRESS THE STAR (*) BUTTON FOR ENGLISH

    #1. To make an appointment to see me

    #2. To query a missing payment.

    #3. To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there.

    #4. To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping

    #5. To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attending to nature.

    #6. To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home

    #7. To leave a message on my computer, a password to access my computer is required. Password will be communicated to you at a later date to that Authorized Contact mentioned earlier.

    #8. To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through 7.

    #9. To make a general complaint or inquiry. The contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention of my automated answering service.

    #10. This is a second reminder to press* for English. While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the duration of the call.

    Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new arrangement. May I wish you a happy, if ever so slightly less prosperous New Year?

    Your Humble Client.

    (Remember: This was written by an 86 year old woman) 'YA JUST GOTTA LOVE ' US SENIORS' !!!!!