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A 2.5 would be perfect for me. I only vape at 8-10 watts but already have 8 mods.

Don't know is an 18350 battery would last very long at .8 ohms.
The Classic takes a 18650, so would last longer.
 

My background: I have been in the past a systems administrator working in Silicon Valley for several co, one being a biotech where I caught the Dir of Bioinformatics stealing data. I also secure all systems for my family living in three different locations, ea more than 25 miles away from me. I use to build very complex systems at home with VMware vSphere, Linux, OpenBSD and Windows just for security... security is a real mess. Very hard to do.

I like the URL, VirusTotal rocks, but I don't know if that will keep your credit card safe. The hacks are often on the server and they often do not inject the malware in to the stream down toward client systems.

I'd only shop at places that are big, and well known. They probably have the staff to keep their systems secure most of the time. Every site on the Internet can be hacked using what are known as "Zero Days." Even the NSA and FBI have been hit.

I do not download images from the Internet to my system and I rarely download executeables/pdfs... when I do they are scanned and I run a number of other tools monthly that are designed to work above and beyond Norton AV that I have.

Use an application in Win 10 called "Snipping Tool" to save every image. For those of you without that OS use SnagIt. Grab that portion of your screen and then save it locally. Do not save files from anywhere on the Internet to your system if it can be helped.

I always keep my Win 10 OS up to date. I was using Microsoft EMET but it's a royal pain in the ***. I've asked a few times for downloadable configuration files but nobody has stepped up and it is difficult to tune.

If you are using Win 10, make sure that you have the Windows Anniversary Update to Win 10.
* On the lower right hand side of the Task Bar, click on the "Notification Box."
* Select "All Settings"
* Select "Update and Security"
* Select "Check for updates"
* DO THIS EVERY WEEK!

To secure my Firefox browser which I also ALWAYS keep up to date I use:
* Ad Block Plus
* NoScript
* EFF Badger
* uBlock

To make use of NoScript, you are going to have to allow most (but not all) scripts to run on your favorite and necessary websites, such as banking and ECF. The rest of the tools are for the most part hands off but they may require some tinkering. Security is FREE in some cases but not FREE as in what you put in to learn how to use the tools.

To scan my system for viruses and malware I use the following FREE tools:
* Microsoft Safety Scanner
* Norton Power Eraser
* ESET Tools

Of course I run an anti virus app, and I use Norton Security. I make sure it's up to date once a week. I have one full system scan every day (scheduled) and I have hourly quick scans (scheduled) all day long.
 
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The Classic takes a 18560, so would last longer.
I tried to order a 2.5 with extender cap and tried a dozen times to pay for it. It kept asking me to choose a shipping method but didn't list any.

I could nog find a phone number to talk to a human being. I guess i wont be GETTING one.

I can tell you the mobile version of the website SUCKS AND BLOWS.
 

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I tried to order a 2.5 with extender cap and tried a dozen times to pay for it. It kept asking me to choose a shipping method but didn't list any.

I could nog find a phone number to talk to a human being. I guess i wont be GETTING one.

I can tell you the mobile version of the website SUCKS AND BLOWS.
Darn, you could email them and tell them of the problems on a mobile, they are very nice there and very helpful! You could also check Ebay, I saw some classics on there not sure price tho and check classies too :)
 

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    Thank you, Tommy. My problem with 'free' is it usually only works for a short time (no matter what they say) or they badger you to buy. I have bought some but nothing seems to keep the malware off my computer. I had a scary one yesterday.
     

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    I tried to order a 2.5 with extender cap and tried a dozen times to pay for it. It kept asking me to choose a shipping method but didn't list any.

    I could nog find a phone number to talk to a human being. I guess i wont be GETTING one.

    I can tell you the mobile version of the website SUCKS AND BLOWS.
    I don't think a phone is listed. Can you get to the helpdesk? You can open a ticket there and they respond quickly. Also, You can email them. provape.com
     

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    Darn, you could email them and tell them of the problems on a mobile, they are very nice there and very helpful! You could also check Ebay, I saw some classics on there not sure price tho and check classies too :)
    I sent a reauest for a phone number. I have received three messages from pro Vape

    Two copies of welcome to pfo vape. 1 in Social forum, one in the in box

    The. I got the ticket where i asked for help.

    I also got a request to complete check out. A total of 4 pro Vape messages not three.

    Can't get an email address nor a phone number.

    I need to talk to Someone with a pulse.
     

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    I don't think a phone is listed. Can you get to the helpdesk? You can open a ticket there and they respond quickly. Also, You can email them. provape.com
    I did go to the help desk and open a ticket.

    Its been three hours snd NO reply. They close in 16 minutes.
     

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    Thank you, Tommy. My problem with 'free' is it usually only works for a short time (no matter what they say) or they badger you to buy. I have bought some but nothing seems to keep the malware off my computer. I had a scary one yesterday.

    For spyware i recommend Malware bytes, AND Spybot search and destroy
     
    Thank you, Tommy. My problem with 'free' is it usually only works for a short time (no matter what they say) or they badger you to buy. I have bought some but nothing seems to keep the malware off my computer. I had a scary one yesterday.

    The FREE stuff I posted has never asked me to buy anything. You're safe. When NoScript updates it does open up another tab in the Firefox browser but I've never been able to contribute. Always too broke.
     

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    I sent a reauest for a phone number. I have received three messages from pro Vape

    Two copies of welcome to pfo vape. 1 in Social forum, one in the in box

    The. I got the ticket where i asked for help.

    I also got a request to complete check out. A total of 4 pro Vape messages not three.

    Can't get an email address nor a phone number.

    I need to talk to Someone with a pulse.

    Go ask in their forum.

    ProVape
     

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    Malware Bytes does not work with Norton installed, and the tools that I gave pointers too work with any AV installed.

    If you have Norton installed, you have bigger issues than whether something works with it or not. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
     
    If you have Norton installed, you have bigger issues than whether something works with it or not. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

    The link that you provided to Virus Total shows Norton is a decent AV. I used it to secure all the systems wherever I've been an admin at too.
     
    If you have Norton installed, you have bigger issues than whether something works with it or not. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

    Unless you run a domain controller at home you're never going to fully realize all of Microsoft's security functions.
     

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    Unless you run a domain controller at home you're never going to fully realize all of Microsoft's security functions.

    Uh huh.

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    Now back to vaping... I mixed up juice this afternoon. I got quite a bit still left to taste test. I am seriously thinking about trying some of the Real Flavors brand. They have some interesting flavors and if they only need 2% I am all in...
     

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