fixin' to upgrade to cable modem

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by tat2d12000, Jun 25, 2006.

  1. tat2d12000

    tat2d12000 Private First Class

    i am ditchin' my aol dial up and going to cox cable modem. yeah no more snail's pace for me. i was wondering if someone had a good idea of the best most secure way to setup the hook up for the infinitely paranoid so we would all feel safe cozy and respectfully secure surfin' and when i'm not since the connection is basically 24/7. holla back.
     
    tat2d12000, Jun 25, 2006
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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    After perusing your log in the malware section ...I don't doubt you're alittle paranoid ....once you are clean, recommend you have one anti-virsus:
    Avg:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=886
    Use a safer browser:
    Firefox:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_d2248.html
    Setup Zone Alarm:
    Zone Alarm Free: http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html
    Keep these two handy:
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    Ad-aware:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-Aware_SE_Personal_d506.html:) :)
     
    TimW, Jun 25, 2006
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  3. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Anything beyond that (infinitely paranoid level) and you might as well keep dialup. Problem is at some point you lock down your pc to the point that you cant access some websites you want to. I constantly deal with this :)

    If you want to use Internet Explorer (Firefox being safer is more of a myth, it has its fair share of security updates and simply lacks ActiveX, which you can disable, or simply ignore requested ActiveX install unless you know you need it) try Site Advisor:
    http://majorgeeks.com/McAfee_SiteAdvisor_d5088.html
     
    Major Attitude, Jun 25, 2006
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  4. tat2d12000

    tat2d12000 Private First Class

    who's got the best modem? some have stand by modes some don't. do i need a firewall, and if so am i going to have to seriously do some upgrading to push all this? by the way i've posted in the malware section after completing the 7 step program with some stuff being removed others obviously not. check it out and see where i'm at now.. oops i guess i didn't read all your reply TimW. sorry, guess all this stuff has got me nervous
     
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    tat2d12000, Jun 25, 2006
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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    The modem will be supplied by the cable company ...:) (Put a power surge protector on it too!!)
     
    TimW, Jun 25, 2006
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  6. tat2d12000

    tat2d12000 Private First Class

    they give you a choice to rent from them , buy from them or you can buy your own modem from another source. i just don't really know who has built crummy ones and who hasn't., etc. the best way to go is definetely to buy not rent.
     
    tat2d12000, Jun 25, 2006
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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Last edited: Jun 25, 2006
    TimW, Jun 25, 2006
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  8. tat2d12000

    tat2d12000 Private First Class

    hey thanks. i'll look at it. did u get a look at my logs in the malware thread like u said? i have already knocked out quite a bit of crap the other scans found but it still is killin' me and my ol' lady may nuke it in the a.m. before i wake up if i don't get it fiixed.sure looks like i got my neck in a noose...
     
    tat2d12000, Jun 26, 2006
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I just looked at the one scan ...some nasties ...but let the pro's in the malware section quide you ...they have a lot to deal with and will do a good job fixing you up. Have patience with them.:)
    In fact I see they are already on it!!!
     
    TimW, Jun 26, 2006
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  10. tat2d12000

    tat2d12000 Private First Class

    yep, you're right. they know a heck of a lot more than i for sure.i'm gonna have to crash and pick it up in the a.m..oh, it is a.m. well, such is geek life. cya and again thanks, i think i'll hang around here some . i kinda like it...
     
    tat2d12000, Jun 26, 2006
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