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Kansas City gets 'smart' + 5 secure habits of the paranoid PC user - C C - May 7, 2016 Kansas City gets 'smart': New streetcar line opens amid free public Wi-Fi zone http://www.computerworld.com/article/3065243/internet-of-things/kansas-city-gets-smart-new-streetcar-line-opens-amid-free-public-wi-fi-zone.html EXCERPT: A streetcar runs along the 2.2-mile innovation district in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, that's being developed as part of the city's push into smart technology. The project includes free public Wi-Fi provided by Sprint and other smart city services. With smart city technology, K.C. envisions autonomous vehicles, water pipe monitoring, even drones to find missing elderly... 5 secure habits of the paranoid PC user http://www.computerworld.com/article/3063100/data-security/5-secure-habits-of-the-paranoid-pc-user.html EXCERPT: We know how it goes: You mean to practice safe computing habits, really you do. But when you fire up your computer, you just want to get stuff done -- and that's when even savvy users begin to cut security corners. We'd all do well to take a lesson from truly paranoid PC users, who don't let impatience or laziness stand in the way of protecting their data. Let's take a look at some of their security habits that you may want to practice regularly. After all, staying safe online doesn't have to be onerous or time-consuming. Invest an hour or two this weekend to put a few safeguards in place, consciously start to practice a few good habits -- and before you know it, your good intentions will become a daily reality.... RE: Kansas City gets 'smart' + 5 secure habits of the paranoid PC user - stryder - May 11, 2016 RE: Security Habits for PC Security is really dependent on a persons lifestyle. For instance if you work for a company or country where security is paramount then those security practices (Amongst others) are a necessity. Similar to these:
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