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Post by MalcolmR on Mar 26, 2019 9:59:29 GMT -5
Have a play with it Marty. It tries it's hardest to configure FB to show exactly what you want, but obviously FB doesn't want it to do things like delete all ads! It's a war swinging one way then the other.
Install it, play with it. If you like it, send a few dollars. If you don't, just delete it. It's very friendly.
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Post by Dan on Mar 26, 2019 12:38:41 GMT -5
Ah. No not me then. I just use the app for FB. Maybe I should switch. Can it hide the annoying stuff (ads or friends posts) that FB keeps putting back after they tell me “You won’t see posts from ........Anymore?” It kills all sponsored posts and ads. |
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Post by Dan on Apr 8, 2019 6:09:01 GMT -5
Anyone have any idea how many simultaneous connections can be made to a hotspot when the hotspot is a Samsung Galaxy tablet? I looked it up online and can't find an answer.
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Post by Gimpy on Apr 8, 2019 8:33:18 GMT -5
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Post by Jim on Apr 8, 2019 11:46:40 GMT -5
Anyone have any idea how many simultaneous connections can be made to a hotspot when the hotspot is a Samsung Galaxy tablet? I looked it up online and can't find an answer. While it may vary depending on the model, usually the hotspots I've worked with have a limit of 5 devices. |
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Post by Dan on Apr 8, 2019 16:18:44 GMT -5
Anyone have any idea how many simultaneous connections can be made to a hotspot when the hotspot is a Samsung Galaxy tablet? I looked it up online and can't find an answer. While it may vary depending on the model, usually the hotspots I've worked with have a limit of 5 devices. I think mine has a limit of 6, then.... because numero 7 won't connect.... Damnit..... I use the tablet for the house's hotspot, as it's the only internet worth a crap available here.... Something must go, or get another tablet..... Not cheap..... Thanks for the help, all! |
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Post by Dan on Apr 8, 2019 19:16:58 GMT -5
While it may vary depending on the model, usually the hotspots I've worked with have a limit of 5 devices. I think mine has a limit of 6, then.... because numero 7 won't connect.... Damnit..... I use the tablet for the house's hotspot, as it's the only internet worth a crap available here.... Something must go, or get another tablet..... Not cheap..... Thanks for the help, all! Actually, the more I think about it, we have: my desktop Her laptop 2 Alexa machines ( A "dot" and her music thingie) 2 TV's with Roku/smart/etc/) 3 cameras (2 outside, one inside) That's 9, right? I need another tablet with unlimited WIFI... |
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Post by Jim on Apr 8, 2019 19:26:46 GMT -5
Why are you hotspotting off a tablet and not a proper hotspot/mifi?
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Post by Dan on Apr 9, 2019 4:41:54 GMT -5
I have unlimited data with AT&T and a spare tablet....
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Post by Juli on Apr 28, 2019 12:59:23 GMT -5
I know this has been covered in this community before, but search isn't coming up with anything. It's time for me to get a new antivirus. I'm not happy with Avast's fraudulent actions against me, so I'm looking for something else. I'm willing to pay, to a point. Free is fine, as long as it doesn't whine for "upgrades". Any recommendations?
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Post by MalcolmR on Apr 28, 2019 13:02:08 GMT -5
Juli, I use Norton and I have never had a problem. It's not cheap, but I think you can cover up to three PCs.
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Post by Gimpy on Apr 28, 2019 14:22:34 GMT -5
I like AVG and there is a free version.
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Post by frodi on Apr 28, 2019 15:51:47 GMT -5
I'm using Avira but then I ain't an expert.
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Post by Juli on Apr 28, 2019 15:52:38 GMT -5
I like AVG and there is a free version. I think I see my problem. I originally got Avast because I thought AVG and Avast were the basic/free and fuller/paid versions of the same product. I just now googled, and have the two different sites up. I'll look at AVG. Mal, I'll look at Norton, too. |
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Post by Jim on Apr 28, 2019 16:54:26 GMT -5
I used AVG fopr years, but, most experts seem to agree that MS Defender is fine. I haven't used anti virus in years.
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Post by glennfrommars on Apr 28, 2019 17:04:07 GMT -5
Get a MAC, those computers are so worthless you dont need anti virus.
Willie's workplace is just suggesting MS defender.
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Post by graham on Apr 28, 2019 18:19:13 GMT -5
I'm using Avira but then I ain't an expert. I'm also using Avira.
I chose it after looking at a lot of reviews and decided it was the best "free" option.
It also comes with a built in VPN and secure password store, although I've not used either of these yet.
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Post by fritobandito on Apr 29, 2019 6:07:25 GMT -5
Norton pissed me off years ago so I use McAfee now, currently $110 for 2 years for all my devices. I use Express VPN, $100 a year for all my devices. VPN are a good idea, especially when using WiFi away from home.
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Post by martycanuck on Apr 29, 2019 8:21:04 GMT -5
Get a MAC, those computers are so worthless you dont need anti virus. Willie's workplace is just suggesting MS defender. Wow. So rational. I run Windoze on a Mac and it is more stable and reliable than it ever ran on a POS Dell or HP. |
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Post by frodi on Apr 29, 2019 14:49:34 GMT -5
I'm using Avira but then I ain't an expert. I'm also using Avira.
I chose it after looking at a lot of reviews and decided it was the best "free" option.
It also comes with a built in VPN and secure password store, although I've not used either of these yet.
I used Avira's VPN for nearly two days. It was pretty useless, most of the sites I wanted to use saw straight through it. |
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Post by graham on Apr 30, 2019 3:32:31 GMT -5
I used Avira's VPN for nearly two days. It was pretty useless, most of the sites I wanted to use saw straight through it. Could you explain what you mean by "saw straight through it"?
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Post by frodi on Apr 30, 2019 14:32:37 GMT -5
I used Avira's VPN for nearly two days. It was pretty useless, most of the sites I wanted to use saw straight through it. Could you explain what you mean by "saw straight through it"?
I was using it with Netflix to see some US shows. Netflix twigged straight away that I was using a VPN and wouldn't let me in.  |
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Post by graham on Apr 30, 2019 17:59:26 GMT -5
Could you explain what you mean by "saw straight through it"?
I was using it with Netflix to see some US shows. Netflix twigged straight away that I was using a VPN and wouldn't let me in. Interesting.
Doing a bit more research on this, it seems it recognises the "exit point" the VPN uses because some systems use only a limited number and share them between users which makes it a bit more obvious...
Apparently, according to that article you can (for an extra fee) get your own VPN IP address which will stop this happening.
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Post by fritobandito on May 1, 2019 5:59:18 GMT -5
Having a unique IP defeats some of the purposes of the VPN. Your ISP still won't know what you're up to, but a fixed IP allows you to be identified and for the most part, geo-located.
Clearing out cookies might have been enough for you to fake out Netflix. I had a similar issue with Express VPN and trying to watch a video from Australia. I changed my source to Melbourne but had to remove traces of my initial visits and the usual shared tracking cookies before I could watch it.
Of course, Netflix might have just used your billing information to determine your home country.
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Post by frodi on May 1, 2019 16:34:17 GMT -5
It started a while ago when I discovered that I could watch US content using Netflix on my son's Wii. When I tried to watch the same on my PC I got blocked. It's no biggie for now as I barely have enough time to watch my current list as it is.
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Post by MalcolmR on May 11, 2019 10:25:27 GMT -5
Any ice hockey experts? Well, I know of one but he's in London at the moment. Pres Putin seems to trip over a mat on the ice in this clip.Why is the mat there? |
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Post by martycanuck on May 11, 2019 12:49:24 GMT -5
Any ice hockey experts? Well, I know of one but he's in London at the moment. Pres Putin seems to trip over a mat on the ice in this clip.Why is the mat there? Saw a short item about that. It appeared to be post game (or maybe pre?) so it was probably put out for a post game presentation ceremony party. Putin is supposed to be a hockey player but hockey players know that you need to keep your head up and look where you are going on the ice. |
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Post by davewally on May 15, 2019 17:38:54 GMT -5
OK, I am poor, can't afford Dish. Looking at Hulu, but when I read their website, and how to connect...it is like I am looking at hieroglyphics...I don't understand a thing it says. HELP?
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Post by Jim on May 15, 2019 17:41:21 GMT -5
OK, I am poor, can't afford Dish. Looking at Hulu, but when I read their website, and how to connect...it is like I am looking at hieroglyphics...I don't understand a thing it says. HELP? What are you going to use to watch it? Fire Stick? Roku? Laptop? |
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Post by davewally on May 18, 2019 17:03:57 GMT -5
Roku. Or Firestick. Suggestions vis-a-vis them? I see the same hieroglyphics when I read about them. To help, I have a HD tv, not 4K. I also have a non-HD in the bedroom. Would I need one for each?
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