I use CCleaner, set it to run at start up to wipe out all cache from internet explorer.. i dont have to do a thing
I use CCleaner, set it to run at start up to wipe out all cache from internet explorer.. i dont have to do a thing
Ooooooo.....money well spent!Originally Posted by Raychel
I generally just open a separate browser in private mode to access this site real quick. But for many other things including pictures and Facebook, I dual booted my laptop so my Sue activity is on it's own Linux install. That should be good enough plus some.
Firefox will automatically try to complete the site address taking adresses from your history and from your bookmarked sites. I set the history to 0 days and always clear private data when leaving, but because I have shopping links bookmarked in a folder into my favorites, it was possible that somebody that types www.g (trying to type the very common www.google.com) would receive automatically the address www.glamourboutique.com as a choice to auto complete the address. The tip to disable such behaviour by Firefox follows:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6787855_disa...ar-search.html
If you want to hide EVERYTHING!!!!!
Install Oracle VirtualBox (free) then install Linux Ubuntu (free) on the Virtual Box.
If you start to get too much junk, just start another install of Ubuntu or do a clone at the first install and just go back to the clone.
Password everything!
Last edited by ronny0; 01-12-2011 at 12:35 AM.
I use internet explorer. Click on tools, internet options. On the general tab, there is a check box for deleting history when you close your browser. It gets rid of your history and cookies.
I'm sorry
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde
There is a silent privacy killer, it is your flash cookies, most people are not aware of how to clear them. Go here:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/do...manager07.html
Ok, time for the computer security gall to pipe up...
Goto http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads Download and install.
Goto http://virtualboximages.com/gOS-3.1 Download and import into VirtualBox.
Do all of your girly browsing in the GOS vm.
VM's or Virtual Machines are basic a computer that runs inside your computer.
Completely separate.
and it's only on while virtualbox is running.
If theres interest, I could probably write up a tutorial on it.
I have Firefox on my Macbook setup so that it erases the history every time I close it.
“What would we be if we were normal? I can't even picture it.” – Sookie Stackhouse
Its a good job im out with to wife and stepkids,because I havent the first clue what the hell I'm doing PC wise,I think the term Computer Illiterate was invented to apply to me.I go on my football (the world game)team fansites and the advert that appear on their are all girlie ads,at least I dont have to figure how that happens LOL
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A man who loves to emulate these women is a special flower-a roseFacebook:Sophie Johnson
In Google Chrome you can also click on the WRENCH in the upper right corner then click on incognito. You should also click on History and clear that out from time to time. Also click on Tools then click Clear browsing data .... and clear everything. It deletes some time saving stuff, but if hiding your computer use is important ...
This is what I use with my Windows computer. My log-in is also password protected. My laptop is Linux - I'm only just starting to learn this OS but so far I'm quite impressed - especially by Linux Mint.
I prefer to browse on my laptop which only I can access but when on PC I also double check my temp files - not just relying upon Firefox's private browsing.
How would you intall Linux on a USB key?If you are really paranoid, run Linux as a virtual guest OS using VirtualBox, and install it with full encryption. Or, just run a mini OS. You can run SLAX Linux off of a USB key.
Would you say the process simple enough to do? I'm hesitant to risk doing this on my main PC because I a m not the only one who needs to use it. The idea of having to take it for repair and risk any traces of browsing history found is a worry - just in case I miss something.annabellejorden
Ok, time for the computer security gall to pipe up...
Goto http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads Download and install.
Goto http://virtualboximages.com/gOS-3.1 Download and import into VirtualBox.
Do all of your girly browsing in the GOS vm.
VM's or Virtual Machines are basic a computer that runs inside your computer.
Completely separate.
and it's only on while virtualbox is running.
If theres interest, I could probably write up a tutorial on it.
My only experience of Linux installation is Ubuntu and Mint on my (very) old laptop in dual boot and as the only OS. The latter because I could not get rid of the boot menu or either OS individuall so I just overwrote the lot with a fresh Linux install.
“A truth that's told with bad intent
Beats all the lies you can invent.”
― William Blake, Auguries of Innocence
Hi Girls
Use the Tor / Portable Firefox
https://www.torproject.org/
Love
Diana
Well for myself I am not very tech savvy with computers. Yes I have seen the female ads on the side of my computer and I know they show up because I have visited certain sites. Tis has never really bothered me, the part that bothered me was the tab of MOST VISITED SITES. For a long time it would show this site as well as another.
This still makes me nervous as I don't want to appear to be hiding stuff on my computer. I know I have had to scramble to check to make sure I have checked my history when say someone has the need to use my computer.
My favorite part about my computer is not only is it password protected I also have facial recgonition upon startup and this brings a bit of peace, but not much.
I use Vexira and get those cookies cleared from my computer - eventhough I'm the only one on it.
I read a blog today that described the same scenario as the original poster.
I have not personally experienced it and it took me a while to realise that it's because my privoxy web proxy removes banner ads! Anybody who is worried about being outed by their banner ads might want to consider privoxy. As a bonus, by filtering out ads it reduces your total downloads and speeds up browsing.
Ha ha! Good one, CA! Maybe when I learn how to speak "techie" I'll know what u mean!
The last "cache" I made was playing over 55 soft ball!
U can't keep doing the same things over and over and expect to enjoy life to the max. When u try new things, even if they r out of your comfort zone, u may experience new excitement and growth that u never expected.
Challenge yourself and pursue your passions! When your life clock runs out, you'll have few or NO REGRETS!
When ads follow you, it's called targeted advertising and it is on the rise. You can stop it somewhat by always clearing your cache and history and use a browser like OPERA that lets you wipe everything from your browsing history. I also use CCleaner and wipe again.
A more scarry problem was mentioned in an articele in NYTIMes, Jan 1 2011, "Computers that see you...." and indicated that the social networks are using a face-scanning software which could be far more dangerous than ads. Law enforcement could be checking against alimony owers, deadbeat dads, tickets, all sorts of things so putting your pictures out there could lead to some bad things if you are not prepared.
"Google has also introduced an application called Goggles, which allows people to take a picture with a smartphone and search the Internet for matching images. The company’s executives decided to exclude a facial-recognition feature, which they feared might be used to find personal information on people who did not know that they were being photographed."
"Millions of people now use products that show the progress that has been made in computer vision. In the last two years, the major online photo-sharing services - Picasa by Google, Windows Live Photo Gallery by Microsoft, Flickr by Yahoo and iPhoto by Apple - have all started using face recognition. A user puts a name to a face, and the service finds matches in other photographs. It is a popular tool for finding and organizing pictures."
Create a folder in your browser and use it to store your fem links. Then,
export your bookmarks to a USB memory card. You can access that via the "my computer" folder on your main screen. Once you access the file and folder, you can click on the link, open it and when you are finished simply eject you usb card and nobody is the wiser. Also, clear your browsing history and cookies. In your browser, you will need a folder for your fem links, but don't forget to delete the links after you export. Unfortunately, you can't directly add to the usb data from your browser.
You may want to invest in disc cleaning software also. I just recovered a few million files from reformatted hard drives. It was user error on a large raid configuration. Interesting what was found. They only wanted the business files so I didn't restore personal data that could be embarrassing. No I didn't look at all the pictures, but I did wonder who's wife/girlfriend it was in one directory. I've also recovered thousands of deleted/lost emails for a customer. Even a non-functioning drive can be recovered sometimes if the money is there.
First CDing isn't going to cause the net police to come after you. Several of the suggestions will keep the casual user from discovering your hidden self. The only time I track IP addresses is if a site is being attacked or a legal issue becomes involved. If you are ever involved in a law suit get rid of all your pictures and posts on line. I know of one case where they got the online stuf before they started the suit. It is amazing what layers will pay to find dirt. With facebook friends and less than six degrees of separation you can find just about anyone. Face recognition does work.
There was a white paper published this week about Tweet recognition for geo location. They believe they can tell within 400 K where you are from based on the phraseology of your tweet.
If you are surfing at work be aware that IT can track the sites you are viewing. They don't have to be looking over your shoulder or even be there. More than one employee has lost their job never expecting that they could be caught with no one around.
What's wrong with chainsaws?
True that. The owner of the computer also pretty much owns the data that runs through it and it would be very unwise to transmit any data that would compromise you over a computer you don't own. You really don't want to be called on Catbert's carpet.
Yep, the part they did not tell us was that those tricked out cameras mounted to the top of the vehicles collecting the image info for "Google Earth, streetview, etc...were also compiling all wifi locations too...so they can be right next to you when you are online! They finally admitted to doing it in the investigation/legal action proceedings last week. Google is the Wizard of Oz of privacy exploitation and data mining.
As long as you have your version of an IPhone, Android, Blackberry, Freakazoidwhatever in your hand, you are doing all of the Big Brother monitoring yourself...they appreciate you for monitoring yourself...lol.
the NSA, Echelon, Carnivore, etc replaced the 60yr old "spy" trying to pass as a new student in class in room full of 16 year olds is a bit outdated now, lol. It is much easier to just come out with a new phone and wait for everyone to buy it so you can monitor them...does not get much better for them...
Oh, BTW, that is great shirt you are wearing tonight...is that new?
Last edited by eluuzion; 01-14-2011 at 01:53 AM.
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yeah i see ads on the side of some pages of stuff i look at but all my friends and family know i never really looked at that stuff. Its something the computer thinks i would like.
Good bye i'm at wacko taco .com now
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