nglodnig Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 For a number of reasons, I have: Three laptops Three mobile phones One Ipad and one Adroid tablet That I must service regularly and most annoying is Norton Anti Virus which all of these is getting to be a full time job. No, I CAN'T simplify - I need all these devices (job and stuff don't ask). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted July 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2023 Start by deleting that Norton thing, it's garbage 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nglodnig Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) haven't found a better anti-virus - those free ones are worth what you pay for them - nothing. Used Kasperksy for a while because it was free with Barclays bank accounts until it was realised it was Putin spyware Edited July 10, 2023 by nglodnig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted July 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2023 42 minutes ago, nglodnig said: Three laptops Three mobile phones One Ipad and one Adroid tablet Is that all??? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted July 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, nglodnig said: haven't found a better anti-virus - those free ones are worth what you pay for them - nothing. Used Kasperksy for a while because it was free with Barclays bank accounts until it was realised it was Putin spyware Why do you think you need an antivirus? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Prime candidate to be replaced by AI... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CartagenaWarlock Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Ok, I have two laptops and one NUC, each are i7 and have 32GB and 64GB memory. One laptop is Windows and the other is Mac. Have one Android and one iPad. Have two phones both Android. One for World wide use with Google Fi service and the other has a Thai sim card. Thai sim card works worldwide if I pay 3000 baht/year. Thinking about ditching the Google Fi but all my US banks have US number for OTP verification. Never used any anti-virus. The Windows laptop has company installed antivirus and they take care of all updates. Phones are automatically updated and no anti-virus are installed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 2 hours ago, nglodnig said: haven't found a better anti-virus - those free ones are worth what you pay for them - nothing. Used Kasperksy for a while because it was free with Barclays bank accounts until it was realised it was Putin spyware No linux? There's your problem. Linux doesn't need antivirus nonsense as all the viruses target windows, android and apple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Talking about being a slave to technology, soon humans will need to grow a third hand just to keep up and hold all those hand held devices such as phones and other gizmos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted July 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2023 2 hours ago, nglodnig said: haven't found a better anti-virus - those free ones are worth what you pay for them - nothing. The built in Windows protection is very good. You don't need any other protection. And for mobile phones, etc. If you don't click on things left and right and everywhere then don't worry. And if you need all these devices, what is the problem? I also have several PCs, tablet, smartphone and I pay for some software. No problem. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, ezzra said: Talking about being a slave to technology, soon humans will need to grow a third hand just to keep up and hold all those hand held devices such as phones and other gizmos. Smart humans use them when they need them and not all the time. But in a way I agree, I wait for the first face phone holders so that the people who can't walk 100m without their phone in front of their face have something new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, nglodnig said: No, I CAN'T simplify - I need all these devices (job and stuff don't ask). Flip side of that, still have 2 vid drones, 5 DIY UAVs, I can put cameras on, but no batteries to power 3 larger ones, along with 10+ UAVs, that are looking good in the cabinet, as rarely fly any of them of late. But need to charge up the way too many batteries every few months, so they don't die. Along with other RCs, that also look good in the cabinet. 3 action cams, that I take out once a while just to charge up, 3 camera bodies, because I hate changing lens, only use 2, actually 1, as phone fills in for the other most times, unless something special to take a snap of, and more lenses than I can count on 1 hand, that I don't use. Note to self: stop collecting things. In the USA, it was firearms, usually only shooting a handful of them. Good thing I'm not rich, I'd probably need a garage to store different types of EVs in. Plenty of carport space being poor. Things that I actually use, aside from 1 camera (birding), kitchen appliances, as they get a work out, except for the bread & ice cream machine ???? Why the house is 1 big eat in kitchen, with a bedroom to the side ???? Edited July 11, 2023 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Unless the technology is there to serve you, it's unnecessary and you need to get rid of it,But as you said ,you need all these things, So by definition you are not the slave the technology is. So stop whining and take care of your slaves, because if you don't one day they all might go Terminator on you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 hour ago, gargamon said: No linux? There's your problem. Linux doesn't need antivirus nonsense as all the viruses target windows, android and apple. He said he needs these devices for his job so it's entirely possible that Linux isn't an option. As others have said, though, Microsoft Defender (or Windows Security Centre, or whatever it's called these days) should offer sufficient protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolong Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 'No, I CAN'T simplify....' ???????? Look, I get where you're coming from with this post and the apparent sense of frustration behind it, and I'm on your side with that...????.....but you probably CAN simplify, right? If you really wanted to. To the extent any of us are 'dependent' on our gadgets, we mostly choose to be....me included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker2 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 4 hours ago, nglodnig said: For a number of reasons, I have: Three laptops Three mobile phones One Ipad and one Adroid tablet That I must service regularly and most annoying is Norton Anti Virus which all of these is getting to be a full time job. No, I CAN'T simplify - I need all these devices (job and stuff don't ask). Us 4 hours ago, nglodnig said: haven't found a better anti-virus - those free ones are worth what you pay for them - nothing. Used Kasperksy for a while because it was free with Barclays bank accounts until it was realised it was Putin spyware Use Microsoft Defender. It's just as good as the commercial ones and causes less problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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