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 -
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Love, security and freedom: we love each other deeply and passionately but also want and need different things... and now we have a baby on the way.
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posted by ImperialLeather
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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If I wanted banks or companies like LastPass to hire me to be on their security team to make systems safer and to block out hackers, what websites/books/resources should I dive into to go from n00b to pr0 ??
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posted by querty
on Aug 29, 2011 -
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I have Prey installed on my MacBook Pro to assist with tracking my laptop if it's ever stolen. My question is... should I still have a password? If I want the best chance of finding the laptop, wouldn't I want the thief to USE it and log onto a WiFi network to assist with locating it?
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posted by smitt
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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Multi-part questions about the security of the roof-top luggage box I just installed on my car.
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posted by colin_l
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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Please help, computer techies. Asus Eee PC wireless connection problem with Windows 7.
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posted by Viomeda
on Aug 21, 2011 -
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A friend of mine has become convinced that Facebook is using her cell phone number to steal her contacts off her cell phone. My question - given the limitations listed in the more inside, how could this happen? Could it?
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posted by routergirl
on Aug 11, 2011 -
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Is Randall Munroe right about passwords in today's
xkcd? Are very long (all lower case) plain text passwords more secure than short ones using a mix of numerals and upper/lower case text?
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posted by Ahab
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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Is there any windows program that allows to see the desktop or allow programs to be seen and password protect if any modification is needed.
posted by radsqd
on Aug 4, 2011 -
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When transferring between connecting flights in Canada, do you need to go through security screening again?
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posted by problemspace
on Jul 27, 2011 -
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My management company refuses to do anything about the (lackluster) security of my building. What recourse do I have?
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posted by anotheraccount
on Jul 26, 2011 -
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I'm looking for ideas on ways to setup an informal neighborhood CCTV /cam enabled security system. Something like a flikr pool with wifi connected cameras taking snapshots/continuous street view. Ideally some kind of low cost DIY package that could be informally setup by a group of neighbors.
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posted by humanfont
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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I want to access my personal diary from anywhere - and keep it as secure as possible at the same time. Here's my idea on how to do this...what do you think?
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posted by jspierre
on Jul 1, 2011 -
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What is the best way for someone with plenty of sysadmin and programming experience but no actual professional IT experience to begin a career in IT?
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posted by jpg15
on Jul 1, 2011 -
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How careful do I need to be in disposing of the credit card offers that come in the mail?
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posted by segfault
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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I am flying on frontier airlines to Indianapolis in July. I won't be checking anything, just bringing a carry on bag. I was hoping to bring some vacuum sealed packs of jerky from
this store with me on my carry on bag. Is this a problem? Are they going to make me open up my packages of jerky in security? I am going for a long visit and need my stuff to stay fresh so I don't want to unseal it. So basically, can I bring sealed packages of beef jerky/nuts/berries on an airplane?
posted by skjønn
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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I'm about to head to the Netroots Nation conference in Minneapolis, and as a vegan traveling for the first time with a CPAP machine for my sleep apnea, I have a few questions - snowflake details inside.
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posted by (The Rt Hon.) MP
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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What are the legalities (in the United States) of browsing the contents of an "open folder" on a public website?
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posted by DocSharpie
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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I got a new Windows machine. It's been a while since I used Windows (never Windows 7). What do I, as someone paranoid about viruses and malware, need to download and set up in order to be 99.99% sure that nothing untoward happens to my machine?
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posted by Busoni
on May 25, 2011 -
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Listening to NPR I heard them saying, a little too casually, that "Generation Y is preparing for a future without any Social Security benefits". REALLY?? I did _NOT_ get that memo.
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posted by shipbreaker
on May 23, 2011 -
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I am subletting a room in a four bedroom apartment from a person I met on craigslist. This person moved out/I moved in in March. He's still on the lease and I am also on the lease. Please help me understand how my landlord is handling our security deposits.
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posted by chichimimizu
on May 22, 2011 -
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How do I create a public wifi network that is separate from our corporate network while using the same internet connection?
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posted by talkingmuffin
on May 19, 2011 -
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What measures can I take to prevent retail store thieves from getting away in their unmarked vehicles (i.e., temporarily moved license plates).
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posted by steampowered
on May 13, 2011 -
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Best security software for my new Win7 laptop? Any other advice to ensure my computer's life gets off to a good start?
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posted by quinoa
on May 11, 2011 -
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What simple, secure, portable password and secure data management systems do you use?
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posted by garlic
on May 4, 2011 -
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I have a challenge in our computer repair storefront. We recently had an issue wherein someone tried to scam us on an iPhone repair.
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posted by titans13
on May 1, 2011 -
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I got a spam email from my friend who has a hotmail account. It looks like the spam has been sent to everyone in his hotmail distribution list. My question is, how did the hackers do this? Did they need his password in order to get access to his distribution list? As far as I know he is still able to use his account which puzzles me. Wouldn't a hacker (if he had the password) quickly change the password so that they could keep sending spam out on that account?
posted by storybored
on Apr 14, 2011 -
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A while ago, my Gmail account notified me of suspicious activity. The IP that accessed my account seems to be from Microsoft.
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posted by clearlydemon
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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Will installing a Linux Operating System onto an old Windows laptop fully erase the contents of the hard drive?
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posted by ElisaOS
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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I'm having trouble disassembling an old desktop PC to get to the hard drive before I can destroy it and throw everything out. Is there a quick and easy way to destroy the drive in situ, using everyday household objects?
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posted by tel3path
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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Is it possible to get an extended history (perhaps several months) of "last account activity" records for a gmail account?
posted by Mrs. Buck Turgidson
on Mar 29, 2011 -
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Will a U.S. security clearance investigation in progress be halted if I leave my sponsoring company?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2011 -
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Lost my driver's license, am 19 years old, never had a credit card or applied for credit in any fashion before, how likely is identify theft?
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posted by bookman117
on Mar 8, 2011 -
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Asking for a friend: He is a security manager. The client told him to document
post orders, but they wouldn't provide him with the resources to do them. He did them on his own computer. Then, his hard drive failed. (A bit of a long story inside.)
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posted by methroach
on Mar 8, 2011 -
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Asking for trouble? Forms library on a non-profit website. Should proprietary forms be password protected?
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posted by brownrd
on Mar 8, 2011 -
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Taking over the lease for one roommate in a four person household. I was originally told that I needed to pay first and last month's rent to move in: first month to the landlord and last month's to John, the roommate moving out. On moving day I was told that it was actually first and security. I would make the check for security out to John and then the landlord would give me back John's security deposit when I moved out. Confused and exhausted, I wrote a check.
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posted by chichimimizu
on Mar 5, 2011 -
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iPhone security question: My employer is considering allowing the use of iPhones (and possibly Android phones) in place of our traditional Blackberries, but is concerned about ensuring security of our confidential information. We already know how to turn off the ability of apps to access location data on the iPhone, but I'm also looking for a way to prevent apps from accessing the contact list. Perhaps my GoogleFu is failing me--is there an easy (or not so easy) way to do this?
posted by monju_bosatsu
on Feb 24, 2011 -
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Can I sue my former employer for leaking my social security number, email address and physical address?
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posted by UMDirector
on Feb 19, 2011 -
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