Thanks for asking!
I just post stuff and hope for the best.
I don't know what VPN is, although I could look it up.
Content Blocker? HTTPS? I know nothing about it.
I am on DDG through Firefox, that's all I know.
And if you know any books that I could look up that may be helpful. Is there a computer for dummie book that would help?!!
Every network device has an "address" like a home.
A VPN makes it appear like you're coming from another address.
For example, you pay for ATT at home for internet. They assign your house a "public address". All computers from home are bundled under that address. When you have a VPN you go out to the VPN server, and then go to the internet. So the website sees you as the VPN server rather than your public address.
Content blocker, AD BLOCK, there are a lot of different names for it. Popup blocker, etc. You can download a plugin for Google Chrome called uBlock Orgin, it blocks not only ads, but scripts (which can pass viruses), and even has an option to block individual things (like a NSFW image here on voat for a post).
HTTP is a method of communication for computers a "protocol". It allows a computer to talk to a website, or another computer. This traffic is not encrypted because it isn't HTTPS. S stands for secure because any site with this protocol has its data encrypted. So with a HTTPS site someone can see that you went to a site, but not what you did on that site.. (unless the site has malware or something that installs to your PC).
Basic computer info, I would get a book based on the A+ certification for PCs. It goes over basic computer repair, OS info, and netoworking. It would be the entry level cert for most IT jobs.
Wow, thanks! I cannot believe your post was deleted, but then again, yes I can believe it.
So where do I acquire a VPN?
Can I get Ad Block through Brave? I don't use Google and try and steer as far as possible from the leeches.
And how do I communicate through HTTPS?
Sorry about this, obviously total beginner here. Thank you very much though!
At this time it doesn't look like Brave supports add-ons (content blockers). But.. it appears that by default it blocks ads and trackers "The new Brave browser automatically blocks ads and trackers, making it faster...".
I don't know if that means the browser blocks scripts running as well.. but.. who knows.
HTTPS and a content blocker would be browser addons. Mozilla Firefox and Chrome both support these (so does IE and Edge but less add-ons are available).
Good VPN's require a monthly subscription.
Most free VPN's log your information and sell it to make the service free (got to make money somehow).
There are TONS of VPN services out there, just make sure you research it first. Does it also encrypt your browsing data (you want this)? Does it log your usage (you don't want this).
EDIT: Encryption in short, if I have a encrypted file on my computer it would appear normal to me. For example, I have a text file with my password in it. I open the file and the password looks fine. If you were to remove my hard drive and copy that file to your computer that same file will have random numbers/letters where my password would be.
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strix-varia ago
Wish a very not very knowledgeable computer person could understand this.
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What can I do to assist?
strix-varia ago
Thanks for asking! I just post stuff and hope for the best. I don't know what VPN is, although I could look it up. Content Blocker? HTTPS? I know nothing about it. I am on DDG through Firefox, that's all I know. And if you know any books that I could look up that may be helpful. Is there a computer for dummie book that would help?!!
0011011000111001 ago
The orginal post was deleted sadly..
But a VPN is a Virtual Private Network.
Every network device has an "address" like a home.
A VPN makes it appear like you're coming from another address.
For example, you pay for ATT at home for internet. They assign your house a "public address". All computers from home are bundled under that address. When you have a VPN you go out to the VPN server, and then go to the internet. So the website sees you as the VPN server rather than your public address.
Content blocker, AD BLOCK, there are a lot of different names for it. Popup blocker, etc. You can download a plugin for Google Chrome called uBlock Orgin, it blocks not only ads, but scripts (which can pass viruses), and even has an option to block individual things (like a NSFW image here on voat for a post).
HTTP is a method of communication for computers a "protocol". It allows a computer to talk to a website, or another computer. This traffic is not encrypted because it isn't HTTPS. S stands for secure because any site with this protocol has its data encrypted. So with a HTTPS site someone can see that you went to a site, but not what you did on that site.. (unless the site has malware or something that installs to your PC).
Basic computer info, I would get a book based on the A+ certification for PCs. It goes over basic computer repair, OS info, and netoworking. It would be the entry level cert for most IT jobs.
strix-varia ago
Wow, thanks! I cannot believe your post was deleted, but then again, yes I can believe it. So where do I acquire a VPN? Can I get Ad Block through Brave? I don't use Google and try and steer as far as possible from the leeches. And how do I communicate through HTTPS? Sorry about this, obviously total beginner here. Thank you very much though!
0011011000111001 ago
At this time it doesn't look like Brave supports add-ons (content blockers). But.. it appears that by default it blocks ads and trackers "The new Brave browser automatically blocks ads and trackers, making it faster...".
I don't know if that means the browser blocks scripts running as well.. but.. who knows.
HTTPS and a content blocker would be browser addons. Mozilla Firefox and Chrome both support these (so does IE and Edge but less add-ons are available).
Good VPN's require a monthly subscription.
Most free VPN's log your information and sell it to make the service free (got to make money somehow).
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403388,00.asp
There are TONS of VPN services out there, just make sure you research it first. Does it also encrypt your browsing data (you want this)? Does it log your usage (you don't want this).
EDIT: Encryption in short, if I have a encrypted file on my computer it would appear normal to me. For example, I have a text file with my password in it. I open the file and the password looks fine. If you were to remove my hard drive and copy that file to your computer that same file will have random numbers/letters where my password would be.
strix-varia ago
Thanks for your time, once again!!