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Comment no different than newspaper (Score 1) 611

I will block ads and see no problems with it. I see it no different than taking the sales circulars out of the local paper and tossing before reading. I think more people, including me, would not block the ads if there were not so "in your face". Just keep them simple, and not so obtrusive and I would not block them. If they would stop with the data collecting, I would not block them. If some did not pass on malware, I would not block them.

Comment star trek - New Frontier (Score 1) 401

I think I would rather see the new frontier series - starting from the beginning when Mackenzie Calhoun was a warlord, how he came into starfleet, and his adventures in Sector 221-G. I rather enjoyed reading and listening this series, more so than the other star trek series.

That is not to say I will not watch the new Series :-)

Comment it's a pain (Score 1) 558

there are a few websites I want to access but cannot because their CAPTCHA is unreadable. Some of them are just way too complicated to read. I use it on my own blog but it is simple enough so you can get it the first time. It would be nice if there was some other way to prevent bots.

Comment two reasons (Score 1) 1215

1. netflix - I know there is a hack for linux but there are too many bugs with it. And I know Amazon will work with linux but have too many buffering and freezing issues them as opposed to having no problems netflix.
2. wifi adapters - too cheap to purchase two new ones that will work with linux.

Comment simple fix (Score 1) 572

Some routers have guest accounts. Get one of those routers and not allow sharing under the guest account. If you do not have one of those routers, then make sure you have account passwords on all of your computers. This way you do not have to worry about them getting access to your computers. Finally make sure you have a good firewall.

Comment Re:Best AV suite ever (Score 1) 515

Linux has been mentioned - several times then was moderated as troll or off topic. Since it a college student, they will most likely need windows - depending on the classes so linux may not be an option.

I use mse and malwarebytes for all my security needs on my windows computers. In addition I use housecall for a second opinion. The biggie about mse is once you install, you can forget it. As you go about searching for a free antivirus, be sure to check their features. I have used most of them at one time or another. Watch out for the following issues.

1. only allowed to install on one computer in a household
2. popups wanting to sell the paid version
3. ads in general
4. have to manually update or scan
5. heavy resource usage - especially on older computers

That said, when paying bills online or doing anything that could lead me into areas that could bring about malware, I will boot to linux.

Comment this could backfire (Score 1) 272

He better be careful, his stance could backfire. If Comcast services are not counting towards the cap, then subscribers could watch more netflix. Comcast could have just as easily count their own services towards the cap and netflix subscribers would not be able to watch as much netflix. or is this what Hastings really want???

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