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11-07-2013, 08:02 AM
#121
I've never been a fan of electronic password storage. I can control my 'paper' with a lock on the front door of my house. I can't control the electronic copy if something were to gain access to my network, my PC or has some kind of issue with the software that stores it. Since I can tell that my front door is open, I know when I have a physical issue at the house. What's really going on with all the software running on my PC, who knows what Password Safe does in the background, or any other software for that matter.
Lainey- and your administrator password to the router should be different too. Just my opinion.
Lainey- and your administrator password to the router should be different too. Just my opinion.
11-07-2013, 08:14 AM
#122
Thread Starter
I've never been a fan of electronic password storage. I can control my 'paper' with a lock on the front door of my house. I can't control the electronic copy if something were to gain access to my network, my PC or has some kind of issue with the software that stores it. Since I can tell that my front door is open, I know when I have a physical issue at the house. What's really going on with all the software running on my PC, who knows what Password Safe does in the background, or any other software for that matter.
Lainey- and your administrator password to the router should be different too. Just my opinion.
Lainey- and your administrator password to the router should be different too. Just my opinion.
As far as passwords, I keep them in notes in my iphone, but it's my own kind of code. I don't list XYZ bank and then an acccount # and password. That would be very silly.
11-07-2013, 10:34 AM
#123
I was able to set up our wireless router myself very easily. It is password protected with an additional password that guests can use. Directions came with the unit and it was very easy to set up. Of course, it always easier just to plug a computer into a wire. 
The wireless router gives us internet access throughout the house, out onto the patio, porches, etc. if we want to sit out there and surf the web or whatever.
The wireless router gives us internet access throughout the house, out onto the patio, porches, etc. if we want to sit out there and surf the web or whatever.Thought you had to set up radius server or something like that....
11-07-2013, 10:36 AM
#124
Software I found out about at my new office is called Password Safe. It is very 
. It's a free download and you can store all your passwords there in case you forget one. So it eliminates all those pesky pieces of paper with passwords on them. I'm getting ready to download it here. You just go in, copy the password and paste it where you need it. 
. It's a free download and you can store all your passwords there in case you forget one. So it eliminates all those pesky pieces of paper with passwords on them. I'm getting ready to download it here. You just go in, copy the password and paste it where you need it. Just copy the data file over when i make a change to a password!
11-07-2013, 11:08 AM
#125
I use SplashID. It is easy to use and can be synced to all of my computers, iPad and cell phone. I have used it for years.
11-07-2013, 11:36 AM
#126
11-07-2013, 11:56 AM
#127
11-07-2013, 01:59 PM
#128
Originally Posted by RMurphy' timestamp='1383856563' post='22866844
[quote name='Lainey' timestamp='1383832748' post='22866007']I think one of you geeks should hit the road and make house calls to make sure we non geeks are properly set up.
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Teehee! We could drop Ubuntu on one and see if anyone notices. Tell everybody it's Windows 8.2.
11-07-2013, 02:41 PM
#129
Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000' timestamp='1383857789' post='22866886
[quote name='RMurphy' timestamp='1383856563' post='22866844']
[quote name='Lainey' timestamp='1383832748' post='22866007']I think one of you geeks should hit the road and make house calls to make sure we non geeks are properly set up.
[quote name='Lainey' timestamp='1383832748' post='22866007']I think one of you geeks should hit the road and make house calls to make sure we non geeks are properly set up.
[/quote]
Teehee! We could drop Ubuntu on one and see if anyone notices. Tell everybody it's Windows 8.2.
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There's a difference??
11-07-2013, 04:29 PM
#130
Thread Starter
I pack so much stuff in the S for our weekends, Rick barely gets room for clean underwear. I don't think we can manage to bring the PC too.
Let me PM you geeks our address. It will be so much easier for me.
Let me PM you geeks our address. It will be so much easier for me.
