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I started deleting cookies from my computer last night and finished with it this morning. I'm sure I got rid of hundreds of them. I'll probably find out sooner or later that I deleted something I should have kept, and it really aggravates me that most of them use digits and letters that mean absolutely nothing to anyone. I deleted the majority of those.
The MifFi service I have with Verizon expires next month, and I was debating getting internet with AT&T. When I looked at what it would cost me I was really surprised to find that my TV service will go from $59 a month to $99 a month on Aug. 16. Note that the $59 is actually about $73 a month after they add all the extraneous charges and taxes. I really like AT&T Uverse tv, but it isn't worth $100+ a month to me, considering I don't watch sports or movies. I have been through this dilemma - wanting to watch TV and be on the internet, but not able to find satisfactory service tailored to MY needs. It seems I have to pay for what other people want.
The MiFi works ok and I can go month to month with it for a while. I could definitely cut down on my internet usage, and maybe that is an option - I believe there is one that is measured in MB rather than the 5GB I currently have. I'd definitely have to cut something out, and I already cut most videos and Youtube.
I've been watching the two part series on the absolute lack of privacy in our tech devices. I only hope that since I don't have a smart phone of any kind, no one will bother trying to tap into or trace my location on my Jitterbug! For internet browsing I have switched to Duckduckgo.com which keeps no record of your searches. It seemed strange at first as I was so used to the Google page, but now that I've used Duck for a while I actually like it better. I also changed my Gmail preferences a while back to not show me ads, so there is probably no reason to scan my emails; AOL is another story and I don't know what they look at. Both companies provide everything to the NSA. So using Firefox and Duckduckgo I hope I'm staying off the radar of at least a few companies. I'd try a new email program that is encrypted, but in reading the info on it I realize I don't understand a damn word of what they are saying.
I'm sure a lot of folks will disagree with me - "I have nothing to hide" is a mantra I have chanted in the past. But even with nothing to hide, why should I allow unwanted forays into my privacy, and shouldn't one be able to expect a certain amount of privacy when paying exhorbitant amounts for all the technological services and devices?
Joe just left with his two girls - they dropped by for a couple hours' visit. Now that he works so much of the time I don't see them as often.
I am still in my pajamas at 3pm! I need to get dressed in anticipation of going to the gym this evening.
- The Last Straw!
More about my ATT service: I again called this morning to have my land line svc removed, but first I wanted to know what the difference would be in my bill. The reps talk in circles and never give you a straight answer, so I kept at this guy...
- Not A Good Start To The Morning
I looked at my email 1st thing this morning to find a notice from AT&T of my latest bill, which is well over double what I've been paying for TV and internet. I called them to cancel the entire package. I can do without TV if I have...
- Hiking Shoes?
I am wearing both of them right now and consider keeping them for another few days, which should be ok if I limit them to inside the house. I tried them again with a thicker pair of socks, as well as not tightening the top lace as much as I would...
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I started deleting cookies from my computer last night and finished with it this morning. I'm sure I got rid of hundreds of them. I'll probably find out sooner or later that I deleted something I should have kept, and it really aggravates me that most of them use digits and letters that mean absolutely nothing to anyone. I deleted the majority of those.
The MifFi service I have with Verizon expires next month, and I was debating getting internet with AT&T. When I looked at what it would cost me I was really surprised to find that my TV service will go from $59 a month to $99 a month on Aug. 16. Note that the $59 is actually about $73 a month after they add all the extraneous charges and taxes. I really like AT&T Uverse tv, but it isn't worth $100+ a month to me, considering I don't watch sports or movies. I have been through this dilemma - wanting to watch TV and be on the internet, but not able to find satisfactory service tailored to MY needs. It seems I have to pay for what other people want.
The MiFi works ok and I can go month to month with it for a while. I could definitely cut down on my internet usage, and maybe that is an option - I believe there is one that is measured in MB rather than the 5GB I currently have. I'd definitely have to cut something out, and I already cut most videos and Youtube.
I've been watching the two part series on the absolute lack of privacy in our tech devices. I only hope that since I don't have a smart phone of any kind, no one will bother trying to tap into or trace my location on my Jitterbug! For internet browsing I have switched to Duckduckgo.com which keeps no record of your searches. It seemed strange at first as I was so used to the Google page, but now that I've used Duck for a while I actually like it better. I also changed my Gmail preferences a while back to not show me ads, so there is probably no reason to scan my emails; AOL is another story and I don't know what they look at. Both companies provide everything to the NSA. So using Firefox and Duckduckgo I hope I'm staying off the radar of at least a few companies. I'd try a new email program that is encrypted, but in reading the info on it I realize I don't understand a damn word of what they are saying.
I'm sure a lot of folks will disagree with me - "I have nothing to hide" is a mantra I have chanted in the past. But even with nothing to hide, why should I allow unwanted forays into my privacy, and shouldn't one be able to expect a certain amount of privacy when paying exhorbitant amounts for all the technological services and devices?
Joe just left with his two girls - they dropped by for a couple hours' visit. Now that he works so much of the time I don't see them as often.
I am still in my pajamas at 3pm! I need to get dressed in anticipation of going to the gym this evening.
- The Last Straw!
More about my ATT service: I again called this morning to have my land line svc removed, but first I wanted to know what the difference would be in my bill. The reps talk in circles and never give you a straight answer, so I kept at this guy...
- Not A Good Start To The Morning
I looked at my email 1st thing this morning to find a notice from AT&T of my latest bill, which is well over double what I've been paying for TV and internet. I called them to cancel the entire package. I can do without TV if I have...
- Hiking Shoes?
I am wearing both of them right now and consider keeping them for another few days, which should be ok if I limit them to inside the house. I tried them again with a thicker pair of socks, as well as not tightening the top lace as much as I would...
- Want A New Website?
Would You Like A Website Like Ours? We Can Design and develop a website with limited content (up to 5 pages and 1 gallery) Cost R7500 Host the website on Windows Azure platform including 2 email addresses at a cost of R500...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...