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in fairness to the time of others, we need to get back on topic, or regard this one as pretty much concluded.

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Tom, Well this is out of order, but I thought it best to clarify here before continuing. I am a relative newbie. My contact with computers in a meaningful manner began less than two years ago. Prior to that I used IBM 360 for about a year in the 1960's. After that I have only used a computer from th...

Hmm... I thought I had notificatons set up to alert me of new posts... maybe not... Please forgive the delay in replying. In no particular order: The choice of password or biometrics is mine for every log on from the welcome screen. Both the password entry window and a biometric icon are present. I ...

briefly ... I hope my sarcastic and tongue in cheek comments to the Intentionally Terrible department served to sharpen the words to the point of action. If so, there are many beneficiaries. I will consider myself to be an anonymous contributor to the welfare of the school community. My comment abou...

Thanks Tom, quick replies first, more details to follow: Yes, I have unlimited (within reason) internet access at the school. I have used two sandboxes in the past, features of Avast and Acronis. I am comfortable with them and have heard Sandboxie recommended before. I have encountered difficulties ...

Thanks for the info. The concept of working through the home computer is interesting; however, I don't have mobile broadband service. My connection at school is via the wireless capability of the laptop, and the budget does not allow taking on another bill at this time. As for the security at school...

I am setting up a new laptop for use in college classes which start in January, and I am concerned about security. The laptop runs on Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, protected by MS Security Essentials. The only strong wireless signal available at school is WEP. The more secure WPA2 signal shows either ...