Q. I have a mac, and I want to remove DRM from my iTunes videos as I have an Android phone. How can you do this for free?
A. The iTunes store uses a DRM software named FairPlay for movie files, while music files are usually free of DRM protection. There is a free Java-based FairPlay removal software called Requiem, and it works only on the specific computer on which the movie was purchased, because it requires the FairPlay encryption keys stored on that very system. The identification tags in the file are not removed, though. So it's not advisable to share Requiem-processed movies without further processing. The developer of Requiem moved distribution of the software to torrent file sharing networks â¦
Interesting read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FairPlay
Interesting read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FairPlay
Is it safe to view and trade my stocks on my phone?
Q. I have the android Galaxy Nexus, just wondering how secure it is. For instance if I get the scottrade app and want to trade stocks with that will it be safe? When I'm connected to an open wifi can people steal the information off my phone and steal my stock and along with it my credit card information?
A. The app might protect you some.. I don't know it. Read the specifics on your ScottTrade app.
Generally, if you are using an open WiFi access point, then anyone around you.. and especially the folks who set up the access point ( do you know them?) .. can monitor and even record anything moving in or out of that access point.
Phones also have bluetooth commonly turned on.. this is another possible way to hack info from your phone.
BUT.. this is probably (almost) as safe as using a laptop on a network. The site should be HTTPS (secured web page), so there is encryption there.
If you use good- strong passwords;
don't share them;
don't use the same password for your mail, stocks and bank accounts
if you keep an eye on your finances .. check every line of each transaction
and keep an eye on your phone usage
then you can minimize the risks.
You should be able to use some kind of two-factor authentication with your bank and with ScottTrade. Two-factors, meaning if you want to make a sizeable change in your investment stance (you set the threshold) , then they put the transaction through - but hold it pending a confirmation. That can be a phone call, you give them a verbal PIN, maybe they need to call a separate number or you need to answer a text message with a code..
The first authentication is you getting on the website with your password.
The second authentication should be something that isn't going to be in or in your phone.
I also suggest getting a security program ( like - but maybe not exactly Norton's) that allows you to remotely erase the phone if you lose it.
Then --- backup your data, and practice the emergency erase once or twice so you see how it works.. and you get to see how good your data backups are.
Generally, if you are using an open WiFi access point, then anyone around you.. and especially the folks who set up the access point ( do you know them?) .. can monitor and even record anything moving in or out of that access point.
Phones also have bluetooth commonly turned on.. this is another possible way to hack info from your phone.
BUT.. this is probably (almost) as safe as using a laptop on a network. The site should be HTTPS (secured web page), so there is encryption there.
If you use good- strong passwords;
don't share them;
don't use the same password for your mail, stocks and bank accounts
if you keep an eye on your finances .. check every line of each transaction
and keep an eye on your phone usage
then you can minimize the risks.
You should be able to use some kind of two-factor authentication with your bank and with ScottTrade. Two-factors, meaning if you want to make a sizeable change in your investment stance (you set the threshold) , then they put the transaction through - but hold it pending a confirmation. That can be a phone call, you give them a verbal PIN, maybe they need to call a separate number or you need to answer a text message with a code..
The first authentication is you getting on the website with your password.
The second authentication should be something that isn't going to be in or in your phone.
I also suggest getting a security program ( like - but maybe not exactly Norton's) that allows you to remotely erase the phone if you lose it.
Then --- backup your data, and practice the emergency erase once or twice so you see how it works.. and you get to see how good your data backups are.
Is there a site where I can evaluate which Internet security package I want?
Q. I am getting lost and most sites want to rush you right into a purchase. I am looking for strong basics with a 2 way firewall, frequent updates, some form of site blocking and a search feature for pre- screened web sites. I feel I need more than anti-virus since intrusions seem to be getting trickier by the day. Also, need it to work with my PC, iPad and android phone so i do not infect them all by a poor decision. Thanks
A. iPad Encryption and Internet Security
http://www.scribd.com/doc/98075183/iPad-VPN-Encryption-and-Internet-Security-App
AV Comparatives Tests
http://www.av-comparatives.org/comparativesreviews/performance-tests
Android Security
http://source.android.com/tech/security/index.html
http://www.scribd.com/doc/98075183/iPad-VPN-Encryption-and-Internet-Security-App
AV Comparatives Tests
http://www.av-comparatives.org/comparativesreviews/performance-tests
Android Security
http://source.android.com/tech/security/index.html
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