PC performance & security: what you need to know

[uncle_shorty]

You are attempting to Hijack this thread. Against TOU as far as i was aware.

the thread is called "PC performance & security: what you need to know"

windows is just something that runs on an x86 or x86-64 architecture, also known as a PC.

so what you need to know is to put Linux on your PC to avoid security issues.

and thats all... no need to read or do anything extra

 

[KMK0420]

you're wrong, disabling everything that starts up with your computer WILL NOT mess with any of your programs or your printers or your usb device's etc.
you're just not having those programs all start up at once when your computer boots, instead you open them as you need them, saving your cpu from being bogged down by ton's of useless applications that you're not using

Again, let me explain how you are missing the point for the 3rd time, just like uncle shorty.

When you plug an iPhone or iPod in, for it to connect to iTunes and communicate properly, it requires 3 services: Apple Mobile Device, iPod Service and Bonjour Service.

If someone were to follow your directions, that would disable all 3 programs preventing people from being able to use their iPhone/iPod on their PC, unless they re-enable the services.

So yes, you are completely wrong. If i were to follow your directions, my printer nor my iphone & ipod wouldn't work. My printer's scanner also relies on running services to even function. You don't know what youre talking about dude and telling people to do a major modification to their PC thinking there will be no repercussions...wayyy wrong

 

[KMK0420]

the thread is called "PC performance & security: what you need to know"

windows is just something that runs on an x86 or x86-64 architecture, also known as a PC.

so what you need to know is to put Linux on your PC to avoid security issues.

You are a troll. You didn't even read the first post, then you would've understood this was a windows-based thread. Quit trolling and attempting to hijack this thread.

 

[zomg1]

i use itunes.. all the time.. i've never ever ever ever had any problems with it not reading device's.
as soon as you start itunes and plug in your device all those programs start automatically.
same dealio with my printer as well, as soon as I plug my printer into the usb slot it fires right up with no problems what so ever

major modification?? if it doesn't work for your open up msconfig go to that tab and click 'enable all' BAM back to normal.. pretty major stuff :\

 

[KMK0420]

i use itunes.. all the time.. i've never ever ever ever had any problems with it not reading device's.
as soon as you start itunes and plug in your device all those programs start automatically.
same dealio with my printer as well, as soon as I plug my printer into the usb slot it fires right up with no problems what so ever

There you go - on YOUR computer.

When you disable the service, the program CANNOT start it.

Under services.msc, there are 3 options when you view properties of a service: Automatic, Manual, Disabled. When you go to start>run>msconfig and do that disable, it DISABLES the program. Even when you plug the ipod/iphone in, if the service is disabled, this is what you get:

Unless the service is set to Manual, then it can turn on. Automatic means it turns on with the PC.

Again, i understand you have good intentions zomg but this is NOT recommended for the general public unless they're aware of what they're disabling.

Even video card drivers require sometimes certain processes to run, same with your sound card, etc.

 

[zomg1]

fair enough, i just never had that problem myself, mine is set to manual

 

[Mala Tempora]

My basic protection rules are: never download anything from a porn or warez site (most bitorrent sites are OK though); never open email attachments that aren't from a person I know; use a firewall; download Spybot: Search and Destroy and keep it up to date and scan regularly. This has always worked for me and I've never had a virus (on Windows too). There are plenty of extra precautions a person can take but this method has always been sufficient for me.

I do wonder how so many people get so many problems with malware on their PCs. Maybe I've just been lucky.

 

[KMK0420]

My basic protection rules are: never download anything from a porn or warez site (most bitorrent sites are OK though); never open email attachments that aren't from a person I know; use a firewall; download Spybot: Search and Destroy and keep it up to date and scan regularly. This has always worked for me and I've never had a virus (on Windows too). There are plenty of extra precautions a person can take but this method has always been sufficient for me.

I do wonder how so many people get so many problems with malware on their PCs. Maybe I've just been lucky.

Everyone runs their machine differently, but coming from techie advice posted above is if you want to be the best that you can be...people get so many problems because they're click fiends. They click everything they see.

 

[smoke1sun]

PS,

Those with supported routers should look into DD-WRT!

Just flashed my Linksys WRT54GL with it...my god, speeds are amazing and the features...WOW!!

Yes and if your into Xbox live. Save your 100 bucks that they want to charge you to be wireless. And look into DD-WRT. And old linksys router, some reading and i made my xbox360 wireless for free. Already had the router.

 

[Nor'Easter]

seems like an excellent thread, although the conflicting often polar opposite opinions make it hard to understand what is best for you and your machine. I would use things like uTorrent, and this post makes no sense to me (I don't know what a supported router is or if my 7+ year old system would have this):

"Those with supported routers should look into DD-WRT!

Just flashed my Linksys WRT54GL with it...my god, speeds are amazing and the features...WOW!! "

Also would that firewall work if you already have Kaspersky and want to leave that enabled? I have a D-Link wireless router that has a hardware firewall as well. And I keep getting 230 unprotected items with Spywareblaster, keep re-enabling it but eventually it goes back to the 240 unprotected again. thanks in advance for any tips as I will not post again unless I have more questions.

PS/edit: so you are saying don't use Tor/Privoxy/Vidalia or PGP? never could really figure those out or get them to work properly with my machine anyway.

 

[KMK0420]

seems like an excellent thread, although the conflicting often polar opposite opinions make it hard to understand what is best for you and your machine. I would use things like uTorrent, and this post makes no sense to me (I don't know what a supported router is or if my 7+ year old system would have this):

"Those with supported routers should look into DD-WRT!

Just flashed my Linksys WRT54GL with it...my god, speeds are amazing and the features...WOW!! "

Also would that firewall work if you already have Kaspersky and want to leave that enabled? I have a D-Link wireless router that has a hardware firewall as well. And I keep getting 230 unprotected items with Spywareblaster, keep re-enabling it but eventually it goes back to the 240 unprotected again. thanks in advance for any tips as I will not post again unless I have more questions.

PS/edit: so you are saying don't use Tor/Privoxy/Vidalia or PGP? never could really figure those out or get them to work properly with my machine anyway.

First, don't flash your router's firmware as it will void your warranty technically and it gets technical...if you have problems with it, look into it (google DDWRT)

As far as your spywareblaster program, remove that and get the ones i mentioned. I'm sure they will ensure your system is clean.

And yup, no point in using a proxy. You can, but again, if you're raided - a proxy means shit.

 

[barletta]

Tor keeps my ISP from knowing that I visit and post on grow forums. That's reason enough for me to continue to use it.

 

[KMK0420]

Tor keeps my ISP from knowing that I visit and post on grow forums. That's reason enough for me to continue to use it.

Let me fill you in on sumthin...

I work for my ISP (cable company)

Representatives will not know where you go on the internet, nor will supervisors, etc. Even the Tier2/National departments can't see where you go on the internet. They can see packets sent/received, but can't determine to where. Majority of the time, you're fine, unless you're a major major major dealer with millions in illegal funds at which point they may investigate you...a bit further.

Even then, the ISP aren't the ones who bring forth the lawsuits...it's the LEO/FBI/DEA who subpoena the ISP for records. Be straight on that front, you won't have to worry about your ISP. Just how your ISP sends people copyright notice claims about downloading illegally...the ISP doesn't do that...the RIAA/MPAA subpoena them and force them to.

 

[barletta]

I understand that the info *has* to be subpoenea'd , but for me it's piece of mind. I know that I'm small time, and it is WAAAYYY fukkin slow, but I can sleep at night a lil bit. Electric usage *has* to be subpoena'd too.

 

[JohnnyATL]

use a mac.

 

[uncle_shorty]

Provider employees at the BGP link can see whatever they want to, at that level there is no authorization.

and ATT backups up all traffic straight off the fiber, and Im only pointing out ATT because off all the press and the fact that ATT is a peering hub for many more providers...

http://www.eff.org/files/filenode/att/ATT_onepg_3.pdf

But who really cares, unless your producing tons and parking 2 mercedes in the ghetto.