So...I'm thinking my Mac has a virus. I have a Mac OS X 10.5.8. I keep running out of hard drive space and deleting files constantly, so I got Disk Inventory X to see where my space is. Turns out there is 20 GB of 130,000 text files on my computer in a hidden file marked "private". I can't see this "private" folder from the file manager...only from Disk Inventory X. What do I do?
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posted by HylandErickson
on Feb 26, 2012 -
9 answers
How do I make my passwords available to loved ones if I die suddenly, but keep them secure while I'm alive?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2012 -
25 answers
Got a call from someone who said he got my number from someone else I don't remember meeting. Should I pursue more info or let it drop?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 20, 2012 -
20 answers
I am seeking ideas on guidelines for internet usage and privacy for a 12-year-old girl. She is pretty internet-savvy but not publicly sharing info yet (just email), and I'd like to guide her well as she begins to do so.
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posted by marble
on Feb 11, 2012 -
13 answers
When uploading my files to major cloud services (Microsoft SkyDrive, Google Docs and Google Picasaweb), are they automatically encrypted
before they leave my computer?
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posted by paleyellowwithorange
on Feb 5, 2012 -
9 answers
Hey, so, turns out I was granted a U.S. secret security clearance! ...that I'm not using. I understand that the approval/eligibility is good for two years, but beyond that I have a few questions. (For one: can I apply for jobs truthfully claiming I have an "active clearance"?)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2012 -
4 answers
Help me solve a wifi mystery. A paid wifi hotspot near where I am staying is intermittently providing me with free access to the 'net. I would like to try to understand why this is happening so that I can (hopefully) replicate it at will from my devices.
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posted by clark
on Jan 12, 2012 -
6 answers
I live in the state of pennsylvania in montgomery county.I rented apartment from craigslist on a verbal monthly lease with $650 security deposit. After 8 months I gave the landlord moving out notice of 30 days to find a new tenant. its been almost 11 months and she has not given me $300 of the initial security deposit back.
I cleaned the house and she had no issues.
Is there any way i can get the money back. I have tried to contact the person multiple times through email and phone but no reply.
posted by radsqd
on Jan 12, 2012 -
15 answers
Is it ok to put a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer in my checked luggage on a flight from JFK to Heathrow?
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posted by Grither
on Jan 12, 2012 -
13 answers
How much should I worry about an expired credit card number being leaked in the Stratfor Lulzxmas event?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 8, 2012 -
4 answers
I have just installed a few foscam cameras in my business but no dvr to record the feed. Does a wise soul in the hive know of any web based dvr that can record the feed for later viewing. Something I can access online with out having to install a DVR.
posted by citybuddha
on Dec 22, 2011 -
1 answer
I'm looking for a forum where I can ask questions about networking, security, coding, operating systems, web design, etc. There are
many of these out there, but I'd like to find a
single community which covers all these topics more or less equally (so it isn't a Linux forum with a small section on BSD, or a coding forum with a small section on networking). I'd like it to be the sort of forum where users stay around for several years as they learn and contribute at different levels, with high literacy and education-to-spam levels. Could I have your recommendations please?
posted by westerly
on Dec 18, 2011 -
9 answers
What do I *really* need to do in order to keep my computer reasonably save from malware and intrusions?
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posted by lord_yo
on Dec 10, 2011 -
23 answers
An aquaintance of mine works for a defense contractor company as has a fairly high security clearance. They also have a serious drinking problem and have admitted that they are an alcoholic. However, they are afraid to go for treatment because they are concerned that they will lose their security clearance as a result.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2011 -
25 answers
On the way home from work today I found an employee badge that someone appeared to have dropped and lost (it was right next to the bus stop I usually wait at). The badge's owner was nowhere in sight (it was a photo ID) and I don't know anyone who works for the company identified on the badge. What's the best / quickest way to get it back to its owner, especially given tomorrow is a (US) holiday?
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posted by aecorwin
on Nov 23, 2011 -
21 answers
Security Deposit & Home Improve Filter: We moved into a brand new house and when we moved out, there were some damages on the floor. Turns out these “engineered” hardwood floor that requires a removal of an entire area for a few inches of damage.
1) Is this actually required to fix engineered hardwood floors?
2) Is this legal to charge us for an entire section of undamaged area for inches of damage?
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posted by vocpanda
on Nov 23, 2011 -
17 answers
An elderly relative, once technically savvy, now goes into fugue states where, in his confusion, he dismantles computer and A/V setups, with no one in the household to reconnect them properly.
I'm looking for a way of securing A/V and computer connections while leaving the function of the devices still accessible. The alternative so far is spending endless hours with the cable company to get them to send someone to help, or paying someone else to come by. Phone instructions are no good, and there is no one in the household who can help.
posted by oneironaut
on Nov 21, 2011 -
20 answers
Can you help me understand how to approach a couple issues of server security. (1) I want to run things in 'silos', so that if someone from the web has hacked and has code level access to example.com/blog they can't query the db of example.com/app (2) If they do get access to a user database, how do I make it harder for them to figure out passwords (beyond just storing them as md5)?
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posted by the mad poster!
on Nov 16, 2011 -
13 answers
Looking to implement the most effective reasonable set of best practices for preserving internet privacy and blocking commercial data harvesting. Seeking tips, tricks, hacks, and useful online resources.
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posted by spitbull
on Nov 16, 2011 -
5 answers
I work for medium sized non profit and know only a modest amount about IT. This wouldn't be a problem were it not for the fact that among my responsibilities is running IT (long story).
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posted by TheShadowKnows
on Nov 11, 2011 -
10 answers
Outdoor security camera system for a residence. Any potential legal issues to consider?
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posted by wongcorgi
on Nov 10, 2011 -
2 answers
SecurityDepositFilter: I think I'm being screwed in Virginia. The situation is complicating by many factors, but mainly by the unwillingness for either the landlord or primary tenant to communicate with me. I was a subtenant with no written lease but a legitimate verbal agreement.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2011 -
11 answers
I am looking for advice to come up with a technological solution for a physician’s office in NB, Canada. The scenario is that I would like patient files to be accessible remotely while still satisfying health privacy laws (PIPEDA), especially the part about patient records having to be stored in Canada.
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posted by carolr
on Nov 9, 2011 -
4 answers
I've got a windows vista installation that, as of a few months ago, has stopped letting me write to a bunch of directories or change a bunch of files, and it won't let me make them writeable again.
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posted by rmd1023
on Nov 5, 2011 -
8 answers
I run a Worpress site, hosted by Dreamhost. We are about to make a memorial announcement. This will drive a lot of traffic to the site, including hundreds of comments and potentially thousands of hits. I am the only one who runs the site and I need to be prepared. What do I need to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2011 -
7 answers
Which hosted system is likely to be more secure: A custom-coded database with a web-based front-end coded by an independent coder for $10k and hosted and maintained by a major university, or a small cloud-based provider with several clients who hosts contact data and whose system is set up to accept credit card payments and store other financial information?
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posted by QuantumMeruit
on Oct 20, 2011 -
14 answers
Is it troublesome to be able to obtain access to the names and e-mail addresses of students, faculty, employees, and alumni of a university? If so, how should I go about reporting it without being misinterpreted or punished?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2011 -
18 answers
IP Cameras or security system?
So, in a follow up to this
question, we've moved into another house, also without a security system. (Much better neighborhood, and a watchful older neighbor across the street, however) The landlord is fine with us having a security system installed. However, my dad has an IP camera installed in his house, which takes photos of movement (also can track sound) and emails them to him.
Which do you recommend - ip cameras or security system? Any suggestions for either?
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posted by needlegrrl
on Oct 18, 2011 -
6 answers
How seriously should I take sexual attraction when choosing the person want to have a child with? Due to unique circumstances, I find myself with two clear and available options, wherein one potential partner has a great job and a gentle/humorous/intelligent nature, and the other potential partner has a freelance job and chooses to work less and focus more on passions and is compassionate/generous/inspiring. If my enjoyment with them, desire to help them, sense of understanding is all equal, and only the sexual desire aspect is lacking, how do I realistically approach this?
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posted by teslateslatesla
on Oct 13, 2011 -
62 answers
I just checked my retirement account. Last year, I lost about 7% of the total after ten years of contributions. Is this happening to everybody?
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posted by flowerofhighrank
on Oct 8, 2011 -
20 answers
I'm trying to find window security bars that can be opened from the inside in the case of fire but can't seem to find a way to buy them.
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posted by slidell
on Oct 8, 2011 -
5 answers
Please help me configure and secure my Ubuntu-based combined home file server/public web server/VNC server! I am building a low-ish power home file server, which will likely run Ubuntu 11.04 or 11.10 (possibly server edition), and I should be able to set up a basic samba share easily enough. But I would also like to use the same computer to serve a few basic webpages, and I would like to provide ssh and ideally VNC or RDP-like access from outside the LAN. I can probably get the basic software set up, but I'm a n00b when it comes to NAT stuff, firewalls, and security issues generally. I would also appreciate help with setting up dynamic DNS.
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posted by dilettanti
on Oct 7, 2011 -
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Does this website error message indicate that my financial institution is using a version of Apache built in 2006 on their secure server? Should I be concerned about that? If so, what should I do about it?
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posted by alms
on Sep 15, 2011 -
9 answers
Have you ever reported anyone for Social Security or other entitlement benefit fraud? What came of it?
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posted by KimikoPi
on Sep 9, 2011 -
4 answers
My spouse is tracking my computer usage. How can I prevent them from seeing what websites I visit and which chat programs I use?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2011 -
50 answers
I am attempting to play a video file that has come from a security camera, under Ubuntu. I think it's a codec problem, but I'm not sure of the solution.
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posted by chmmr
on Sep 1, 2011 -
12 answers
