Dorchester — Jan 12th 2016
Keeping both iPhotos and Photos running at the same time was causing some confusion to David and others. The conclusion was that most could operate happily on just Photos but make a back up of iPhoto as it is no longer available for download.
The main discussion of the evening was security and we ran through the various topics, Networks, eMail spam, Passwords, Antivirus, Browser security. All WiFi should be covered by WPA 2 security or equivalent. We should be careful in public WIFi hot spots and if using these regularly, F-Secure Freedom is a highly rated App with a small monthly charge. With email, the broad conclusions were never click on suspicious links from the likes of PayPal, always log in to the main site, be disciplined about marking spam as Junk and not just trashing it. Re. passwords, Mick explained that the contents Apple’s KeyChain are now totally irrecoverable without the computer Admin password, or Keychain password if different, so we should all have the password(s) recorded somewhere secure in case of emergencies and for our heirs and successors needing to sort out our affairs! Despite the advice from Mac magazines, the conclusion was that there is still no need to have antivirus software with the possible exception if one has a lot of dealing with PC users and might transmit PC viruses - Euan recommended the free version of Sophos. Only one member present does not use online banking. Experts consider that there is more yet to be done to make the various banking Apps more secure and personal vigilance is still the best defence. You should regularly check your account online to pick up on any irregularities, and contact your bank as soon as possible if you think you've been a victim of fraud. Your bank is responsible for passing details of the fraud to the police. Your bank must refund the amount of the transaction and restore your account to the state it would have been in had the transaction not be made, unless it can prove that you've acted fraudulently or been grossly negligent. Importantly you don't have to prove that you didn't authorise the transaction.
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