By "reasonable privacy" I just meant that it seems such a large task to be able to achieve internet privacy, especially for a not really...
Hi. I started the thread on using multiple browsers and have been reading the recent threads comparing Windows & OSX privacy and the one about...
Hi. I was looking at small linux distros to just run live off usb and all I wanted was a browser. There seems to be several like this or close...
Back to the original question of this thread how does Google, specifically ChromeOS, compare to Windows & OSX in terms of privacy?
Thanks for the replies but does using the TBB slow down regular surfing noticeable? And I am not sure what you mean by then using it for many...
Hi. I was wondering if using different browsers for different specific things does anything to enhance privacy by minimizing tracking. For...
Thank you for your answer as this is very helpful. But although I know of some of ChromeOS security features I am not familiar with ublock or...
I can see what you mean by security but not sure what you mean by privacy? As wouldn't you still be exposed to all Google tracking and logging...
Okay I am a little unclear on the answers. Assuming I get a new Doccix 3 internet modem and new router and then may also get a separate telephony...
Thanks for the replies. I have this put off for another month anyway as I got Comcast to give me a large credit this month to get more time. The...
Thanks Bill but when you say power up the new modem should I also connect a computer to it with ethernet before calling Comcast or do not connect...
Okay after looking into this a little bit I am leaning towards getting the Arris/Motorola Surfboard SB6141 with a separate router. Does anyone...
Thanks for the replies. It seems to be near unanimous that having separates seems to be preferable to Comcast all in one and that is what I was...
Hi, I currently only have cable & internet from Comcast but my deal is up and the triple play including phone is a much better deal so I am...
I know I am replying to an older thread but I only saw this now but in the early posts of this thread there was a lot of discussion of...
Thanks for the reply as this was very helpful and you have convinced me of the security advantage/strengths of chromebooks. But what about the...
Thanks for the replies but maybe malware was the wrong word. I guess what I really mean are privacy invaders and when you say you can use any...
Hi, I was considering getting a chromebook and had some questions about user accounts privacy & security. If the main account is set up in your...
Hi, I am using a new windows 7 laptop and I was having a problem with my wifi reconnecting after sleep or reboot. Once it finally got connected...
I meant to write live linux off usb and not cd above. Thanks.
Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to run a live linux cd on a chromebook and if so how is it and does it run well? And is it much more...
Thanks for the replies. The laptop is a Gateway NE56R13U and seems to have an Atheros AR5B125 wireless adapter. I have already changed the...
Hello, I wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the Privacy section but I am interested in possibly getting a Chromebook and have read...
Hello, I am using a newer Windows 7 laptop and I am having a problem with my wifi after sleep or a reboot in that the wifi has trouble connecting...
Thanks for the replies. fax, do you know what version of ZA free was the first to work with Windows 7? And I am not sure what you mean by no...
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