@scottalanmiller said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
And if ANY behaviour changes based on using the local encryption, then in that scenario, the local encryption was a bad thing, not a good thing. Not just a waste, but actually a negative to the security.
Right, but if the user stays the same (with the exception of entering in a password) [NOTE: if they don't put it on a post-it note LOL] then the local encryption could be seen as a plus.
@dbeato said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
@scottalanmiller said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
@dbeato said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
@scottalanmiller said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
@dbeato said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
@scottalanmiller said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
@BRRABill said in Local Encryption Scenarios:
They must use a local PC, because that is the only way their CPA software will run.
There is no such software, this is a false situation. This is a hypothetical that will never apply in the real world. So sure, we might get a contrived answer in this scenario, but it won't be useful.
How is this a false situation?
There is no such software. You can't actually make software that has to run on a laptop to work (you COULD make a license like that, but no one has.)
It's false, because this situation can't exist in the real world today. Anyone making it happen would be doing so purely for the purpose of making an example like this come true. It has no technical or market value.
I understand, as a software based yes it is not dictated by which computer it is installed unless is a software with a USB Dongle or something like that.
Even that, rarely would a dongle cause an issue either. You can still access the machine that has the dongle in it remotely.
Yeah, but not everyone wants to pay for it (Be it extra device, server, cloud service and so forth). I think that is the biggest issue when dealing with things like these.
That is kind of where I am going with this question.
Yes, you can use cloud VMs and cloud CPA software (in this example) but why not just encrypt the machine with VeraCrypt for free?
One of the topics that always seems to get a lot of discussion here is local encryption.
Some people, such as @scottalanmiller typically (emphasis on typically) advise against it. While others say to do it all the time. Still others say, it's mostly harmless, and can protect you, so why NOT do it if it's as simple as entering a password? I asked a few their feelings yesterday, and as expected got a spectrum of answers.
I was thinking, giving specific examples might get people chatting about what they would do in a particular scenario, and lead to a consensus. Of course, each example can have all sorts of hidden gotchas, but I think it's safe to make some general assumptions here.
So, here is example number 1:
You get a call from a CPA. They just moved into a shady area of town, and are concerned about their data in case their PC gets stolen. They must use a local PC, because that is the only way their CPA software will run. Just the one CPA, one computer. What would you do in that scenario? And if you choose to encrypt, what would you use?
@pchiodo said in Welcome Skyetel to the MangoLassi Family:
Not in anyway related to SkyNet right?
And it all begins...
@manxam said in Reputation required to downvote?:
Ok, who downvoted me?!
I may regret starting this post.... :unamused_face:
Bunch of savages on this board.
@scottalanmiller said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
What do you need it in anything for? Running apps. Chromebooks are just a computer like any other.
Yes, but it's the same concept on why you can get away with 1GB on a Linux server. For some things.
@scottalanmiller said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
@WrCombs said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
@scottalanmiller said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
@WrCombs said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
@scottalanmiller said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
Decent ARM processor and 4GB RAM, 16GB storage.
Isn't that all Chrome books?
So chromebooks are set up bare minimum?All in what sense? They don't all come with those specs, no.
I guess, all of the chromebooks i've seen are extremely similar in specs.
Do they? 2GB - 16GB RAM is a pretty wide spread. As wide as you realistically get on any other laptop range.
What would you need 16GB of RAM on a Chromebook for?
@scottalanmiller said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
@BRRABill said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
Co-worker was looking at this one, which, while a small screen, seems decent.
That's quite a deal. Few gen old, I would guess.
It almost seems like TOO good of a deal which is why I asked.
But, for general usage and maybe Netflix, sure it is fine.
@manxam said in Minimum Chromebook Specs:
Google's own for comparison : https://store.google.com/product/google_pixelbook_specs
Way that is way more than $79. 
Co-worker was looking at this one, which, while a small screen, seems decent.
What are the minimum specs you'd get on a Chromebook for personal use?
Obviously they require less than a PC, but how much less?
@RojoLoco said in Non-IT News Thread:
@BRRABill said in Non-IT News Thread:
@RojoLoco said in Non-IT News Thread:
@coliver Why on earth would they have been sober in New Orleans on new year's eve?
Maybe they are devout Christians.
That doesn't necessarily make them sober. Unless they are so devout that they had to dry hump on live TV.
Yes, my line was a clever joke.
@DustinB3403 said in Buy Process Failures and Where things went wrong:
So in a recent post @WrCombs is looking to setup a personal laptop to act as 1) His daily driver 2) a Hypervisor to setup test workloads for his job. Now @WrCombs don't take anything in this post to be an attack on you or your education to this point in time.
Maybe ML needs a cone of shame like Exploding Kittens has.
@RojoLoco said in Non-IT News Thread:
@coliver Why on earth would they have been sober in New Orleans on new year's eve?
Maybe they are devout Christians.
@NashBrydges said in Windows Server 2016 or 2019:
@BRRABill said in Windows Server 2016 or 2019:
I am anxious to see if they fixed updating.
I'm clearly not up to date, what was the issue with updating?
Takes forever, and then like one hour more.
Just awful.
@scottalanmiller said in Windows Server 2016 or 2019:
@BRRABill said in Windows Server 2016 or 2019:
I am anxious to see if they fixed updating.
We already know that they didn't.
Dammit.
I was commented on that poor poster waiting to downvote, and then the thread was deleted.
RE: the quote? Have you never seen SpaceBalls?
When will then be now?
SOON!
@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Drinking:
@Dashrender said in What Are You Drinking:
I am, but only because I took vacation on Monday. The office is open for 1/2 day.
Eww, what a pain, having a half day between a weekend and a major holiday.
Yes we had the same issue here but they nicely decided to close for the day.