✈π¦π§π©π¬ on the 15 th of Augustus
we are crawling into the current age of living
today between 10 - 12 our food order arrives on our doorstep
M .. has not been able to get out for shopping
she wanted to do something to help w/ our chores
as it turns out .... going to SuperStore might have been faster
my fault, it seems
I insist on using a Virtual Private Network to alter our apparent location. VPN can be a second firewall vs intruders and scammers.
The VPN can be set to different server locations
Ah. Ours was set for the U.S. and the automated locator that the shopping service uses - had us in the vicinity of Buffalo, NYS.
Once, I had apologized and starting all over - we placed our order
a dull day out there 67 F as at now rising to 73
on the topic of modernity or electronics, we are now using 2 Chromebooks. These machines run Chrome OS [ totally proprietary for Chrome and Google ]. Both devices are 11 inch models.
The Dell 5190 is a student grade laptop. Spill proof, drop resistant and overall a rugged beast. Not powerful or loaded as laptops go these days. But as a surf and type machine suited to us.
#2 is Lenovo Duet from three years ago. The Duet part is a laptop w/ detachable keyboard for use as a tablet.
the key feature was that this was the first Chromebook tablet that could actually run all of Chrome. The tablet version could run many apps at the same time.
of course, I seldom use the Duet as a laptop. The Duet plugs into a 15 inch TV and I type on a remote keyboard sitting on my lap. Also, I connect a wireless mouse to control the cursor
AND this connectivity was the hallmark of the Duet. In fact, " ChromeUnboxed " the video channel on YouTube - had 3 monitors connected in plus printer to see if the Duet could diversify
Yep.
To wit. Both machines are running at 15 - 18 % memory capacity.
And we have just about moth-balled the larger [ 17 in ] Dell that was originally Windows and transitioned to Chrome OS Flex. A much easier device to type on and see BUT failed to run the VPN for protection. Likely, there would be no problem w/out the VPN
BUT today, every little bit that you do to prevent internet fraud etc is important.
In fact, once at poker, I mentioned that we turn off our computers when not in use. Someone commented that that habit probably reduces the hack - a - bility of our computer by 7 - 10 times.
Access is key for hackers. The hacker needs an ' in ' to your computer.
Thus. Chrome OS which uses an outside main server [ not on the laptop ] is a comprehensive firewall. So, if your laptop is not turned on then there is limited access to your system. And for us .... theVPN is on top of that.
Oh, the VPN does slow response on the laptop. But we are not gaming and do not notice a lag on YouTube etc.
I need to add that we are trapped by Google. Our phones are Pixel 6a s
or Google devices. Trust me, Google has us pinned. All electronics are hooked into Google [ they call it synced ]
if Mr G wants to find us - well, we will be found.
"Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while
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