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Re: Looking for anti-virus suggestion

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "THE" == THE HAMMER via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > I've got a friend who is looking to get a new laptop running Windows > for his wife. He's asked me what virus protection should he get. I > have no idea what's good nowadays. I would guess Windows Defender > is built is, but can anyone advise me as to if he should get > something more? Does she really need a Windows Laptop? Can she just get by with a Chrombook instead? Then alot of issues just go away... this is what I did for my mother-in-law and it works great. First one lastest 10 years, second one was only bought because she needed at 64bit compatible one. As for Windows Anti-virus, just use Windows Defender. But the key thing to do is to make her an non-admin user account on there. That helps block alot of problems. So if she does need to install new apps or such, she has to type the admin password in to install them. This slows things down from malicious programs. John

Dec. 2, 2024

Looking for anti-virus suggestion

by THE HAMMER

I've got a friend who is looking to get a new laptop running Windows for his wife. He's asked me what virus protection should he get. I have no idea what's good nowadays. I would guess Windows Defender is built is, but can anyone advise me as to if he should get something more?

Nov. 25, 2024

Re: Reminder! Meeting tomorrow!! & My plan.

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Keith" == Keith Wright <kwright(a)keithdiane.us> writes: > John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: >> Sorry the presentation didn't work out! Just wondering if you use >> '\slitex' to generate them? > No, that was obsolete and deprecated in 1999. I used \begin{slide} > environment in standard \LaTeXe. The slides and their TeX source > can be seen on my social media: > http://www.free-comp-shop.com/wlug/wlug.html Tells you how old my LaTeX skills are then! :-)

Nov. 24, 2024

Re: Reminder! Meeting tomorrow!! & My plan.

by Keith Wright

John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > Sorry the presentation didn't work out! Just wondering if you use > '\slitex' to generate them? No, that was obsolete and deprecated in 1999. I used \begin{slide} environment in standard \LaTeXe. The slides and their TeX source can be seen on my social media: http://www.free-comp-shop.com/wlug/wlug.html -- Keith

Nov. 23, 2024

Re: Reminder! Meeting tomorrow!! & My plan.

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Keith" == Keith Wright via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: >> >> Hey Gang! >> >> Location: Technocopia, 44 Portland St. Worcester MA. >> Date: November 21st, 2024 >> Time: 7PM >> Topic: Going rogue. >> >> I know, a flashy title to draw you in! Let's be frank, the digital landscape >> is looking a bit bleak right now. More and more, I'm finding myself not that >> interested in posting anything about myself or my family because I don't >> need some AI algorithmically categorizing me. Even this email I'm sure is >> being analyzed by google.. gmail is free for a reason.. >> >> My plan is to show off a pi running mastodon and/or revolt with tailscale. >> I'd love to hear people's thoughts about this. If people even think the >> tailscale stuff is needed. >> >> See you there! >> Tim. > I can't go to Technocopia, but I plan to log in to > https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA > You didn't mention that, but I hope and assume it is still on. > Some people on the mailing list expressed an interest in document > (book) production systems. I have made a few slides and planned a > short presentation of how I use LaTeX. Sorry the presentation didn't work out! Just wondering if you use '\slitex' to generate them? > I wouldn't want to take the whole meeting, but maybe 10 min > depending on how many questions people ask. Take as much time as you like! > I don't know what mastodon, revolt, or tailscale are. Will google. Social meeting tools. I looked at Mastodon myself today quickly, but I think I'll try spinning up a docker container at home inside a VM or something and see how to expose it lightly to the internet. > The problem is not the hardware in our houses, assuming you control > the software (like Linux), and it is not installed and updated by > sinister forces (like MS Window). > The problem is how to communicate through the internet without your > messages going into sinister databases. So there's the issue! If we want to have a productive conversation, then maybe we need to be willing to share our thoughts. Now maybe we limit who can "be in the room" to just those we like. Or just limit people who can write to those we like. But sharing the conversation isn't a terrible thing. > I used to run a smtp mail server on a computer in my basement with a > DSL connection and static IP address. They broke that. Now my > Rogue-ness consists in using a VPS in the cloud to do it. > Theoretically, the VPS provider could monitor everything I do, but I > am reasonably confident that I am not worth the trouble. I very much do the same thing. I'm I'm going nuts getting opendkim and postfix on Debian 12 working together to sign my outgoing emails properly. It's driving me nuts! > If the CIA or DOD use Windows or a cloud server, they have a > problem, because they are worth a lot of trouble. Cloudstrike! :-)

Nov. 23, 2024

Re: Tomorrows meeting will also have a virtual component

by Keith Wright

Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > Sorry about that.. Yes, we will also have an online meeting! > At the usual spot as well: https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA This has never happened before. It's 2024-11-21(Thu) 19:10:51EST(UTC-0500) and I am waiting for a moderator, checked address -- Keith

Nov. 22, 2024

Re: Reminder! Meeting tomorrow!! & My plan.

by steve＠patternsoft.net

Omg yes please. And can we have seconds and thirds of other services as appropriate. I’m out of town but love this idea! Sorry I can’t be there. > On Nov 20, 2024, at 12:40 PM, Keith Wright via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > > Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: >> >> Hey Gang! >> >> Location: Technocopia, 44 Portland St. Worcester MA. >> Date: November 21st, 2024 >> Time: 7PM >> Topic: Going rogue. >> >> I know, a flashy title to draw you in! Let's be frank, the digital landscape >> is looking a bit bleak right now. More and more, I'm finding myself not that >> interested in posting anything about myself or my family because I don't >> need some AI algorithmically categorizing me. Even this email I'm sure is >> being analyzed by google.. gmail is free for a reason.. >> >> My plan is to show off a pi running mastodon and/or revolt with tailscale. >> I'd love to hear people's thoughts about this. If people even think the >> tailscale stuff is needed. >> >> See you there! >> Tim. > > I can't go to Technocopia, but I plan to log in to > https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA > You didn't mention that, but I hope and assume it is still on. > > Some people on the mailing list expressed an interest in > document (book) production systems. I have made a few > slides and planned a short presentation of how I use LaTeX. > > I wouldn't want to take the whole meeting, but maybe 10 min > depending on how many questions people ask. > > I don't know what mastodon, revolt, or tailscale are. Will google. > > I know what a (rasberry) pi is, but don't see how it helps. > > The problem is not the hardware in our houses, assuming > you control the software (like Linux), and it is not installed > and updated by sinister forces (like MS Window). > > The problem is how to communicate through the internet without > your messages going into sinister databases. > > I used to run a smtp mail server on a computer in my basement > with a DSL connection and static IP address. They broke that. > Now my Rogue-ness consists in using a VPS in the cloud to do it. > Theoretically, the VPS provider could monitor everything I do, > but I am reasonably confident that I am not worth the trouble. > > If the CIA or DOD use Windows or a cloud server, they have > a problem, because they are worth a lot of trouble. > > -- Keith > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/LYGSQ…

Nov. 20, 2024

Tomorrows meeting will also have a virtual component

by Tim Keller

Hey Everybody, Sorry about that.. Yes, we will also have an online meeting! At the usual spot as well: https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Nov. 20, 2024

Re: Reminder! Meeting tomorrow!! & My plan.

by Keith Wright

Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > > Hey Gang! > > Location: Technocopia, 44 Portland St. Worcester MA. > Date: November 21st, 2024 > Time: 7PM > Topic: Going rogue. > > I know, a flashy title to draw you in! Let's be frank, the digital landscape > is looking a bit bleak right now. More and more, I'm finding myself not that > interested in posting anything about myself or my family because I don't > need some AI algorithmically categorizing me. Even this email I'm sure is > being analyzed by google.. gmail is free for a reason.. > > My plan is to show off a pi running mastodon and/or revolt with tailscale. > I'd love to hear people's thoughts about this. If people even think the > tailscale stuff is needed. > > See you there! > Tim. I can't go to Technocopia, but I plan to log in to https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA You didn't mention that, but I hope and assume it is still on. Some people on the mailing list expressed an interest in document (book) production systems. I have made a few slides and planned a short presentation of how I use LaTeX. I wouldn't want to take the whole meeting, but maybe 10 min depending on how many questions people ask. I don't know what mastodon, revolt, or tailscale are. Will google. I know what a (rasberry) pi is, but don't see how it helps. The problem is not the hardware in our houses, assuming you control the software (like Linux), and it is not installed and updated by sinister forces (like MS Window). The problem is how to communicate through the internet without your messages going into sinister databases. I used to run a smtp mail server on a computer in my basement with a DSL connection and static IP address. They broke that. Now my Rogue-ness consists in using a VPS in the cloud to do it. Theoretically, the VPS provider could monitor everything I do, but I am reasonably confident that I am not worth the trouble. If the CIA or DOD use Windows or a cloud server, they have a problem, because they are worth a lot of trouble. -- Keith

Nov. 20, 2024

Reminder! Meeting tomorrow!! Location: Technocopia, Topic: Going rogue.

by Tim Keller

Hey Gang! Location: Technocopia, 44 Portland St. Worcester MA. Date: November 21st, 2024 Time: 7PM Topic: Going rogue. I know, a flashy title to draw you in! Let's be frank, the digital landscape is looking a bit bleak right now. More and more, I'm finding myself not that interested in posting anything about myself or my family because I don't need some AI algorithmically categorizing me. Even this email I'm sure is being analyzed by google.. gmail is free for a reason.. I had an idea and that was this. Would people be interested in a mastodon server running inside a tailscale mesh? Or some other service, like IRC or https://revolt.chat/ or I'm sure other people have other great ideas. My plan is to show off a pi running mastodon and/or revolt with tailscale. I'd love to hear people's thoughts about this. If people even think the tailscale stuff is needed. So that's my thought for what we might talk about. As usual, there will be dinner afterwards and I'm sure we'll keep talking. See you there! Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Nov. 20, 2024