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Where can I download a large image collection? [closed]
I'm trying to find a large (1k-10k) set of free images. They can be of pretty much anything. I would rather not try and write a script to trawl the web for images; is there anywhere I can download a ...
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Ensuring personal security on a shared network
I just moved into a communal office and one the utilities offered a free web access via a shared network. Aside from being blindly trusting or constantly paranoid what active steps can I take to ...
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Is it possible to statically assign public IPs and use DHCP on the same router?
My ISP has given me a set of public IP addresses I can assign to various devices.
But they have been controlling everything, and I've had to call them to make any changes to the configuration.
I'm ...
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Access to self created torrent on public tracker [closed]
Not sure if this is the right site to ask this, but here it goes:
Let's say I'd like to share a couple of private files with a few friends. The size of these are quite large, so I've figured the ...
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Can User Using Public Wi-Fi Be Traced?
Let's imagine the following situation:
"Overintelligent hacker connects to Wi-Fi points across country and performs illegal activities that get government's attention.
If all the government can get ...
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Apache2 on Windows 7 needs public access
I have searched on Google and here as well, I'm trying to put my apache2 server running on my Windows 7 machine online for public access.
I have a bell 2wire modem/router and am behind a NAT, I have ...
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Windows 7: How can you tell if a public wireless network, such as a coffee shop, is disallowing VPN?
I like to work out of coffee shops on weekends as a way to relax. However, sometimes when exploring new spots, it's inexplicably difficult to make a VPN connection to my office. I'm not terribly ...
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Firewall in front of device with public IP address
Is it possible to have a firewall in front of a device with a public IP address without getting in the middle of NAT? I have a server that I need to put on the internet, but I want to put a firewall ...
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Leaving your WiFi public? [closed]
How safe is it to leave your wifi public? I have a few computers (Mac, PC) would I be putting those computers on the network in danger? Or would it be a case of just burning bandwidth, and possible ...
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Can't view public folder as contact in Outlook 2010 with SBS exchange 2003
We have been using Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 to view public business contact lists from our exchange based window SBS 2003.
The other day a computer died and I acquired another. I went online to ...
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SSH from public network?
Is it safe to SSH to a machine while I'm using unsecure wifi network in public places? Machine would also be placed behind a router.
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What is the best method to get a secure connection on a public wireless spot?
On public spots like school, library or train, it is very easy to intercept the data sent/received. Because of that, I want to create a secure connection (through my home router).
I am aware of ...
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User writable space in Windows XP
Is there a part of the Windows XP filesystem that is always writable, regardless of other types of permissions and such?
When on the public machines at my local library, the computers are locked down ...
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GUI FTP program capable of using public/private keys?
I need a SFTP client that's a GUI and is capable of using public/private keys. Filezilla claims to, but first gave me this:
The file '/home/xxxx/xxxx' is not in a format supported by FileZilla.
The ...
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Best places for pre-public information?
For any company, there is often a community around it. Sometimes these communities get interesting bits of information before the news is released to the general public.
For example, the new OCZ ...