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Apple needs to revamp iCloud

There currently isn't an option for photos that is verifiable other than importing them to a computer http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083 or using a 3rd party service such as Flickr. I do use both iCloud backup and iTunes backup but do not completely trust either. I also think that Apple...
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- Post #3
- Sep 25, 2014
- Forum: Apple
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how to browse icloud?

The only thing you can do with a backup to iCloud is to use it for a complete restore of an iOS device. There is no way to view the contents of the backup. iCloud has other capabilities such as the ability to sync Contacts and those you can log in to iCloud.com and view and edit. But nothing...
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- Post #3
- Sep 21, 2014
- Forum: Apple
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Looking for a couple of Mac programs

iBank is very good for personal financial application. http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibank/ It doesn't do invoicing as far as I know.
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- Post #6
- Aug 29, 2014
- Forum: Apple
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eBay hacked!

Your May 22 post was 5 days earlier than the email I just received from eBay this morning!
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- Post #10
- May 27, 2014
- Forum: Security
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Safely storing passwords ... synced and available on multiple computers?

You can view the plain text version of a password (as long as you are logged in) and you can export or print a master list.
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- Post #13
- May 24, 2014
- Forum: Security
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Safely storing passwords ... synced and available on multiple computers?

Another vote for LastPass. https://lastpass.com
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- Post #3
- May 23, 2014
- Forum: Security
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Wouldn't it make sense for Apple to start buying up manufacturing capacity?

They are in the ballpark. Cash reserves of $158B and Samsung has a market cap of $187B.
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- Post #5
- May 21, 2014
- Forum: Apple
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smartphone network extender

That is correct. I believe there are other types of devices that amplify Verizon's signal but the Samsung Network Extender that Verizon sells essentially communicates within your apartment with your cell phone using cellular frequencies (somewhat like a mini cell tower) and the device is hooked...
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- Post #12
- Apr 23, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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smartphone network extender

Verizon sells the Samsung SCS-2U01: http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/samsung-network-extender-scs-2u01/
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- Post #8
- Apr 23, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Best Password Manager?

LastPass (in Tools > Security Check) now has an option to go through all of your passwords and give the following information about the Heartbleed problem:
- FoxFifth
- Post #8
- Apr 11, 2014
- Forum: Windows
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Best Password Manager?

Another vote for LastPass.
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- Post #4
- Apr 9, 2014
- Forum: Windows
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I've been recently hacked and need advice!

If you do reactivate your Gmail account you may want to consider using their 2-step verification. It is very easy to use. http://www.google.com/landing/2step/
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- Post #4
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Security
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Question

It can be a variety of things depending on the nature of what is to be accomplished. One widespread and early use of that architecture was in companies where the server managed a database (e.g., inventory levels, financial information, customer lists) and clients in various departments requested...
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- Post #2
- Mar 23, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Convert Quicken for Mac 2007 (.qdfm) to something Quicken for Windows can use?

I didn't read all of the details but that does look bad. I moved the other direction from Quicken for Windows to iBank on a Mac and it didn't require and chicken sacrifices although it did take some time to get used to iBank.
- FoxFifth
- Post #4
- Mar 20, 2014
- Forum: Apple
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OneNote is now free

I have been using and am happy with Evernote as it has always run on all of my devices (Windows, Mac, iPhone) and has been free -- but it's possible that is also ignorance as I'm not familiar with OneNote.
- FoxFifth
- Post #5
- Mar 18, 2014
- Forum: Windows

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