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twinkle-star Jun 29th 2007 3:46 pm

Internet Cafe's
 
How do these work?
I have a laptop which says wireless but do I need anything else?
Also do Starbucks do free internet connect via wireless and if so do i need any special protection?:blink:

MataHari Jun 29th 2007 5:02 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4988374)
How do these work?
I have a laptop which says wireless but do I need anything else?
Also do Starbucks do free internet connect via wireless and if so do i need any special protection?:blink:

always wear a coat...

Confucius Jun 29th 2007 5:10 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4988374)
How do these work?
I have a laptop which says wireless but do I need anything else?
Also do Starbucks do free internet connect via wireless and if so do i need any special protection?:blink:

You need a cable and a modern...

MataHari Jun 29th 2007 5:16 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by Confucius (Post 4988585)
You need a cable and a modern...

don't forget a generator...or solar panels

Confucius Jun 29th 2007 5:16 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by MataHari (Post 4988595)
don't forget a generator...or solar panels

Now you're getting silly...

MataHari Jun 29th 2007 5:19 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by Confucius (Post 4988596)
Now you're getting silly...

well, that's just the way I am...

twinkle-star Jun 29th 2007 5:20 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by Confucius (Post 4988585)
You need a cable and a modern...

i have lots of cables !!:D
Whats a modern?:confused:
I have a laptop and a very nice leather cary case...:)
Got a coat.....:confused:

twinkle-star Jun 29th 2007 5:21 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by MataHari (Post 4988595)
don't forget a generator...or solar panels

:huh:

MataHari Jun 29th 2007 5:21 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4988603)
:huh:

I know...what a hassle eh...

Confucius Jun 29th 2007 5:23 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4988601)
i have lots of cables !!:D
Whats a modern?:confused:
I have a laptop and a very nice leather cary case...:)
Got a coat.....:confused:

A modern is a modem for near-sighted people...

Eeyore Jun 29th 2007 5:37 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by twinkle-star (Post 4988374)
Also do Starbucks do free internet connect via wireless and if so do i need any special protection?:blink:

Ideally, yes. Public wireless hotspots are notoriously insecure, because everything is sent between laptop and hotspot in-the-clear, which means that anyone with the right gadget within a fairly large radius can pick up your passwords etc.

Most likely there's nobody scanning you, of course, and if you're just generally browsing the web rather than doing internet banking or stuff like that then there probably isn't much for you to worry about. If you *do* plan to use websites that need passwords, though, I wouldn't use a hotspot without running something like PersonalVPN.

twinkle-star Jun 29th 2007 7:12 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by GarethR (Post 4988635)
Ideally, yes. Public wireless hotspots are notoriously insecure, because everything is sent between laptop and hotspot in-the-clear, which means that anyone with the right gadget within a fairly large radius can pick up your passwords etc.

Most likely there's nobody scanning you, of course, and if you're just generally browsing the web rather than doing internet banking or stuff like that then there probably isn't much for you to worry about. If you *do* plan to use websites that need passwords, though, I wouldn't use a hotspot without running something like PersonalVPN.

Oh ...Its kinda like Stargate then....:ohmy:
Thanks GarethR looks like I will have to get PVPN then...
i already have my virus fire thingies :thumbsup:

baritone Jun 29th 2007 8:22 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 
hi ur soooo funny i like ur sense of humour

Confucius Jun 29th 2007 9:34 pm

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by baritone (Post 4988941)
hi ur soooo funny i like ur sense of humour

Welcome...My voice is also like your name;baritone...

twinkle-star Jun 30th 2007 12:50 am

Re: Internet Cafe's
 

Originally Posted by Confucius (Post 4989130)
Welcome...My voice is also like your name;baritone...

"Husky" ??:p


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