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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Common Sense Security for Your iPhone
Think for a moment about the information you have stored on your iPhone. If you're anything like me, you'd consider much of the information there personal, private, and potentially dangerous if it were to fall in to the wrong hands.
As smartphones become more and more like digital wallets, it's common for them to contain things like account numbers, addresses, social security information—in some cases even bank statements and tax documents.
Even though the sensitivity of information that we routinely keep on our phones continues to increase, most people I know fail to take even the most basic of security precautions to help protect themselves against identify theft, fraud, and financial or personal loss.
Though this particular post is specific to the iPhone (it's what I use), chances are that your smartphone allows for many of the same security precautions. In the case of the iPhone, you can achieve a fairly decent level of security without any additional cost to you by taking advantage of the features of iOS and some free services offered to iPhone owners by Apple.
As smartphones become more and more like digital wallets, it's common for them to contain things like account numbers, addresses, social security information—in some cases even bank statements and tax documents.
Even though the sensitivity of information that we routinely keep on our phones continues to increase, most people I know fail to take even the most basic of security precautions to help protect themselves against identify theft, fraud, and financial or personal loss.
Though this particular post is specific to the iPhone (it's what I use), chances are that your smartphone allows for many of the same security precautions. In the case of the iPhone, you can achieve a fairly decent level of security without any additional cost to you by taking advantage of the features of iOS and some free services offered to iPhone owners by Apple.
First Things First: Lock Your Phone
The most basic security precaution you can take is to make sure that your iPhone is using a passcode lock—and that the passcode lock will automatically engage after a brief period of inactivity. Many users put off taking the basic security measure for fear of the inconvenience assoicated with having to enter a passcode to unlock their phone. The truth is, once you train yourself to type your passcode when reaching for your phone, it becomes second nature—and the very minor delay you'll experience while typing in your passcode is a small price to pay for the extra security you'll gain.
To set up a passcode lock on the iPhone, open the "Settings" application, and click on General > Passcode Lock.
To set up a passcode lock on the iPhone, open the "Settings" application, and click on General > Passcode Lock.
Click "Turn Passcode On", and you'll be prompted to enter a passcode to use when unlocking the phone, you'll enter the passcode twice to make sure that you've typed it correctly—and then, once it's set, you'll have access to the additional passcode security options.
I recommend setting the "Require Passcode" setting to "After 5 minutes". This means that, after 5 minutes of inactivity, an attempt to unlock your phone will require that you enter the passcode. I've found that this time period is a good trade off between being too long to have real value, and too short to not be excessively annoying.
I recommend setting the "Require Passcode" setting to "After 5 minutes". This means that, after 5 minutes of inactivity, an attempt to unlock your phone will require that you enter the passcode. I've found that this time period is a good trade off between being too long to have real value, and too short to not be excessively annoying.
Next: Choose a Hard-to-Guess Passcode
On newer versions of iOS, you'll have an additional option in the Passcode Lock settings labeled "Simple Passcode". By default, "Simple Passcode" is on—and it essentially means that your passcode will need to be a 4 digit number that you'll type when unlocking the phone. You can, and should, turn this setting off and enter a passcode that is more difficult to guess than the simple 4 digit pin.
If you still want the quick convenience of typing the passcode easily when unlocking, you can set the more complex passcode to a longer series of numbers. As long as everything in the passcode is numeric, you'll still be presented with the larger number pad keyboard when unlocking—even though you've chose a more complex passcode.
If you still want the quick convenience of typing the passcode easily when unlocking, you can set the more complex passcode to a longer series of numbers. As long as everything in the passcode is numeric, you'll still be presented with the larger number pad keyboard when unlocking—even though you've chose a more complex passcode.
Even Better: Limit the Maximum Number of Unlock Attempts
To prevent someone from trying to break in to your phone if it's stolen, take advantage of the setting at the bottom of the "Passcode Lock" settings page, labeled "Erase Data". By default, this is set to off. Turning it on tells the iPhone to completely wipe the content of the device if 10 failed attempts to unlock the iPhone are recorded.
While it may sound scary at first to tell your iPhone to wipe all of your data if there are failed passcode attempts—remember that you get 10 tries. It's unlikely that someone who should have access to the device would accidentally enter the wrong passcode 10 times in a row. Also remember that if there is a situation where the data is wiped inadvertently (think coworker prank) you always have the option of restoring from iTunes.
While it may sound scary at first to tell your iPhone to wipe all of your data if there are failed passcode attempts—remember that you get 10 tries. It's unlikely that someone who should have access to the device would accidentally enter the wrong passcode 10 times in a row. Also remember that if there is a situation where the data is wiped inadvertently (think coworker prank) you always have the option of restoring from iTunes.
Finally: Take Advantage of the Free "Find My iPhone" App and Remote Data Wipe
Apple provides a great service called "Find My iPhone" that is available for free to any iOS device owner using their Apple ID (the same email address and password you use to purchase apps in the App Store). Complete instructions for setting up Find My iPhone are available on Apple's Web Site. By default, the free Find My iPhone is only for 2010+ devices, but anyone can enable and use Find My iPhone on the 3GS and other pre-2010 devices.
Find my iPhone allows you to login to the portal at of it website and locate an iPhone that has gone missing. From that same site, you can also choose to have a message sent that will display on the phone, you can force an audible alarm to play, or you can completely wipe the device data making sure that your personal information is completely inaccessible.
Find my iPhone allows you to login to the portal at of it website and locate an iPhone that has gone missing. From that same site, you can also choose to have a message sent that will display on the phone, you can force an audible alarm to play, or you can completely wipe the device data making sure that your personal information is completely inaccessible.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
You My Friend...
You My Friend
You My Friend
You don't always show it,
but I know that you care.
You My Friend
If I'd ever need you,
I know you'd be there.
You I'm glad you're my friend.
Your smile makes me smile.
Your pain makes me hurt.
You My Friend
I want you to know:
If you need me--I'm there.
make you happy,
make you laugh.
You My Friend
Sometimes you make me mad,
but I can't stay mad.
You My Friend
Sometimes I want to get away from you.
And sometimes there's nothing I want more than:
to talk to you,
to tell you about my day,
to hear about yours,
to laugh with you,
to tease you,
to share an inside joke,
that no one else would get,
to argue with you,
but know we're just kidding..
You My Friend
Do you remember the time when...?
There are so many times.
You My Friend
Don't ever lose the wonderful person you are.
Stay happy.
Stay healthy.
Stay you.
You My Friend
I'll never stop being your friend.
Don't ever stop being mine.
You My Friend
Just wanted to tell you:
I CARE...!
You don't always show it,
but I know that you care.
You My Friend
If I'd ever need you,
I know you'd be there.
You I'm glad you're my friend.
Your smile makes me smile.
Your pain makes me hurt.
You My Friend
I want you to know:
If you need me--I'm there.
make you happy,
make you laugh.
You My Friend
Sometimes you make me mad,
but I can't stay mad.
You My Friend
Sometimes I want to get away from you.
And sometimes there's nothing I want more than:
to talk to you,
to tell you about my day,
to hear about yours,
to laugh with you,
to tease you,
to share an inside joke,
that no one else would get,
to argue with you,
but know we're just kidding..
You My Friend
Do you remember the time when...?
There are so many times.
You My Friend
Don't ever lose the wonderful person you are.
Stay happy.
Stay healthy.
Stay you.
You My Friend
I'll never stop being your friend.
Don't ever stop being mine.
You My Friend
Just wanted to tell you:
I CARE...!
Monday, January 24, 2011
RECIPE FOR LIFE SITUATIONS
A woman goes to the doctor, beaten black and Blue.
Doctor: "What happened?"
Woman: "Doctor, I don't know what to do. Every time my husband comes
home drunk he beats me to a pulp."
Doctor: "I have a real good medicine for that. When your husband
comes home drunk, Just take a glass of sweet tea and start swishing
it in your mouth. Just swish and swish but don't swallow until he
goes to bed and is asleep."
Two weeks later the woman comes back to the doctor looking fresh and reborn.
Woman: "Doctor that was a brilliant idea! Every time my husband came
home drunk, I swished with sweet tea. I swished and swished, and he
didn't touch me!"
Doctor: "You see how much keeping your mouth shut helps?"
Friday, January 21, 2011
Favarite Online Friends
online friend.
of you.
to share with.
chatting with you.
HAVE A TOP DAY
Audi R8, A pure super sports car @1.35cr
The supercar's 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 518 bhp and 530 Nm torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. Audi says the new R8 V10 can achieve an amazing speed of 0-100 kilometers/hour in 3.9 seconds and a 0-200 kilometers/hour in 12 seconds. Here's a look at the model…
Nintendo 3DS Launch
Nintendo has finally announced the much awaited 3DS portable gaming device. It will be launched on 27th March 2011 in Europe and 26th February in Japan at a price of $249.99.
Mario Cart is expected to be remastered for the Nintendo 3DS
The graphical abilities of the device have been enhanced and surpass those of the Nintendo Wii bringing the device in XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3 territories.
The device boasts of some impressive features with glass-free 3D capabilities at the forefront.
The handheld device also features a new adjustable stylus for the touch-based gameplay along with the analog controls.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Gift of Friendship
 Thank you for your gift of warmth, light, honesty, and friendship.  You came into my life and gave me exactly what I needed. And I'm lucky to have a friend like you. HAVE A GREAT DAY  |
Go Green
1) Don't go for the moon, it is arid, Look how green our earth is!
2) Where are the greenfields, we used to roam?
3) Are you a killer? How many trees did you kill to build your house?
4) Brick by brick, they make sky-scrapers, to destroy the Earth.
5) Stop ! Construction is destruction. Keep the Earth green.
6) God made this beautiful Earth. Why make it ugly?
2) Where are the greenfields, we used to roam?
3) Are you a killer? How many trees did you kill to build your house?
4) Brick by brick, they make sky-scrapers, to destroy the Earth.
5) Stop ! Construction is destruction. Keep the Earth green.
6) God made this beautiful Earth. Why make it ugly?
Star of Hope
Hope is like a star so bright; it's there on sunny days, yet shines brightest through the darkest night. Hope will always be our greatest treasure with a value that's beyond measure. For hope is the key to finding our dreams, the wind beneath our wings no matter how long the flight ahead seems. It's the spark in our heart that's ever ablaze, and the bit of magic that helps us get through the days. I'm sending this star of hope to you. It will ever sparkle bright, to keep the hope alive in your heart day and night. Should you ever get discouraged the star of hope will give you courage. HAVE A GREAT DAY  |
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