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[Anise]

Good morning everyone!

 

[Bea-FL]

GOOD MORNIN" - Afternoon . . .



FYI: Also be aware of the "Security" of any Security Camera, especially given some of the major reports of them being "Hacked" with people looking in on what you/children are doing and some of these cameras even allow the "perverts" to talk to/threaten them/Ya' . . . BTW: This can also happen with people invading you home using a on-board computer camera too . . . Just Sayin' . . .

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CONSUMER REPORTS ARTICLE:

How to Keep Your Home Security Cameras From Being Hacked


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You are so right. We don’t have any inside cameras…not even on our laptops…nor do we ever plan to have one for those very reasons. The only camera we are considering is for strictly outdoors.

Also anyone who has Alexa or Siri or any other voice activated assistants you might want to rethink them too.

How Google and Amazon are ‘spying’ on you | Consumer Watchdog

And there are many Google posts about them being hacked. They all seemed to be from 2018 but I didn’t search thoroughly.

 

[Uncle Willie]

You are so right. We don’t have any inside cameras…not even on our laptops…nor do we ever plan to have one for those very reasons. The only camera we are considering is for strictly outdoors.

Also anyone who has Alexa or Siri or any other voice activated assistants you might want to rethink them too.

How Google and Amazon are ‘spying’ on you | Consumer Watchdog

And there are many Google posts about them being hacked. They all seemed to be from 2018 but I didn’t search thoroughly.

Hola ..

When it gets to the point where I can tell Mr/Ms Alexa or Siri "Alexa, make my dinner, I'd like pork chops, mashed potatoes and black eye peas .. then make me a coconut cream pie for dessert, oh, and be sure and clean up the kitchen when you're done. " .. then, and only then, will I begin to give very serious consideration .. 'course, then, some lowlife hacker might break in and steal my dinner ..

 

[Uncle Willie]

'Afternoon everyone...



Heatwave here is also brutal... My poor little AC unit has been going 24/7 and can't get the temps in here any lower than 77, sometimes it doesn't go below 81. I spend a lot of time in my underwear and drinking copious amounts of water.

Because of that I did my shopping at 9 am today, hoping to be home before it hits the 90's outside again. Had to stop at Wawa to get an item that wasn't available at Aldi and OMG... Standing in line to checkout, the fellow in front of me was exchanging words with some donkey who had come in without a mask. PA has mandated masks in any public place. He told the maskless one that he was really being obnoxious and inconsiderate...that many people such as the elderly were at real risk by his actions. The donkey then called the fellow an ugly term, use your imagination, referencing 'gay'... It's been years since I've heard anyone react that way just because the fellow had long hair! It never ceases to amaze me how hateful people can be, and it shouldn't matter if the fellow was gay or not....such words are never called for. The fellow then replied with a better synonym for 'donkey'... The donkey left the store and I thanked the fellow for calling him out.

Back in Shirley's car I told her about it. She then told me why she gets so angry at those who refuse to wear a mask, but is afraid to say anything because you never know if someone may pull out a gun and shoot you. Her reason for so much anger...her daughter has chronic lymphona cancer, and while it's under control, she will be taking chemo pills for the rest of her life. On top of that her daughter is a teacher and the whole family is stressed out with the POTUS insisting that all schools open, regardless of what's happening, while threatening to withhold federal funds for education if they don't open...

What is wrong with people that they have so little care for the lives of other people?

I'm happy to see you post, Stranger .. .. whether you are in your underclothing or not ..

I think a lot of folks are on edge .. more so than even in 'normal' times .. I would even speculate that some are just letting out the crazy, even though in normal times they would be, er, normal ..

Direct and insinuated commentary seems to be on the rise, IMO .. some seem to have been 'enabled' more so these days .. right now, whether anyone wants to admit it or not, we are still in the big middle of a doo doo storm ..

And, I personally can't see it ending anytime real soon .. in fact, the worst may be yet to come ..

On multiple levels ..

 

[yiddleboge6]

I think a lot of folks are on edge .. more so than even in 'normal' times .. I would even speculate that some are just letting out the crazy, even though in normal times they would be, er, normal ..

Direct and insinuated commentary seems to be on the rise, IMO .. some seem to have been 'enabled' more so these days .. right now, whether anyone wants to admit it or not, we are still in the big middle of a doo doo storm ..

And, I personally can't see it ending anytime real soon .. in fact, the worst may be yet to come ..

On multiple levels ..

I agree with your assessment...It's a sad time we're all having to go through...

 

[Uncle Willie]

I agree with your assessment...It's a sad time we're all having to go through...

At the risk of sounding more Political than I usually am, I think, sometimes, that the November election may unfold in ways that will be historically unprecedented ..

I hope I'm wrong ..

 

[Bea-FL]

I do, however, they are a couple years old and the models seem to change every year, so I doubt I could be helpful ..

BTW, Bea .. Iles gets quite graphic .. in fact, near pornographic at points and quite violent .. not slamming his writing, he's a great writer and keeps you engaged .. but, 'The Bone Tree' and I'm sure the rest of the trilogy are definitely R+ .. the work seems to beg for a TV Series or a Series of films .. I know I've certainly fallen down his rabbit hole ..

Quite graphic yes…near pornographic I don’t recall. Quite violent for sure…he doesn’t mince words…portrays those sorry excuses for humans as they really are.

 

[Blitzdonlife]

GOOD MORNIN" - Afternoon . . .



FYI: Also be aware of the "Security" of any Security Camera, especially given some of the major reports of them being "Hacked" with people looking in on what you/children are doing and some of these cameras even allow the "perverts" to talk to/threaten them/Ya' . . . BTW: This can also happen with people invading you home using a on-board computer camera too . . . Just Sayin' . . .

​

CONSUMER REPORTS ARTICLE:

How to Keep Your Home Security Cameras From Being Hacked


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This is exactly why I went with a wired cctv system. Oops, saw the home invader part after posting. Still, I feel it's more secure than wireless anyway.

 

[Stehle]

Good Morning! Another beautiful Saturday in Paradise!
Have a great weekend!!!

 

[Boudica]

Good morning everyone!

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Awwwh, love this!

 

[Janet H]

Good morning. Sure is true to be careful what you wish for. I wanted rain and boy did we get it yesterday. Fay came through and dumped her load of it. Even the birds looked bedraggled. The shore towns in NJ got it worse than us, but the sun is shining on us this morning.

 

[DavidOck]

Morning, all. May have some showers later today, or not. And maybe a week of summer, next week. Or not.

 

[Bea-FL]

And since we’ve been talking about security here are a couple of informative articles

Microsoft Security: Password Problem Affecting 44 Million Users Revealed

Help secure your accounts with these strong password tips

The Best Free Password Managers for 2020

And here are some password testers

https://nordpass.com/secure-password/
The Top 6 Password Strength Checkers and Validation Tools

 

[Anise]

Good morning everyone!

 

[Diver9543]

Good afternoon, all. The storms that blew through yesterday delivered some limbs in my backyard so I will have to go out later and clean them up.
@Bea-FL , I picked up the Reolink Argus 2 with the Solar Panel. The picture isn't all that great when being viewed over the wifi network, however, you can remove the micro SD card and it is excellent. The solar panel has a 13 feet cable for charging the camera. So far I like it and it wasn't that hard to install and set up. Oh, I bought it on Amazon.
As if my life isn't confusing enough I decided to give myself a new Rubik's Cube. I have a couple of Gear Cubes so I found the Gear Ball when Syndee and I were at Target, I couldn't resist getting it. What can I say, I'm a glutton for punishment.
I hope everyone has a good weekend, stay safe.

 

[Diver9543]

Doh!!! I forgot to add the picture.

 

[Uncle Willie]

Hola ..

The continuing march of COVID hurts ..
A decimated Economy hanging by a thread and a stimulus hurts ..
The disaffected factions of our populace hurt ..
Roger Stone was and is The Swamp ..

and more, so much more ..

America is breaking .. right in front of our eyes ..

It's sad, so sad ..

Is this what Winning looks like .. ??

 

[3mg Meniere]

Hola ..

The continuing march of COVID hurts ..
A decimated Economy hanging by a thread and a stimulus hurts ..
The disaffected factions of our populace hurt ..
Roger Stone was and is The Swamp ..

and more, so much more ..

America is breaking .. right in front of our eyes ..

It's sad, so sad ..

Is this what Winning looks like .. ??

Biden really doesn't need to campaign. Trump is doing it for him. To be brief.

 

[DavidOck]

Is this what Winning looks like .. ??

Well, he got that one thing right, then, I'm tired of winning.

 

[oldbroad]

Good morning friends,

hope you have a good day!