tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7578414831307429598..comments2024-03-29T11:29:56.764-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: History Mystery: What's in Your Computer?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71861543479547758082014-04-23T09:52:11.092-04:002014-04-23T09:52:11.092-04:00There is software you can buy to wipe a hard drive...There is software you can buy to wipe a hard drive. Of course, if the computer won't turn on, you can't install the software. Large , strong magnets, swiped across the drive may erase it. ( I'm not going to guarantee that.) <br /><br />If you really want to destroy it, try the software, then the magnet, then submerse in water, then get out the sledgehammer and smash it. <br /><br />Then recycle the rest of the computer and hide the wiped, swiped, soggy , smashed hard drive in the attic or basement. Or bury it in a bag of used cat litter. :-)<br /><br />Seriously, though. I worry more about what's in my email. That's out on the internet, stored on who-knows-how-many servers that we have no control over. Sure, you deleted those messages....or did you ? Backups probably exist somewhere. <br /><br /> Use the cloud for data storage ? Be careful what you put there. I wouldn't put anything with personal info there. Passwords? There's only one safe place for those. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47549082504068038792014-04-16T22:42:43.757-04:002014-04-16T22:42:43.757-04:00True, Dave xoo Thanks for the hit of logic.
MArk...True, Dave xoo Thanks for the hit of logic.<br /><br />MArk Baker, Did I say hi? xooo<br /><br />Pen! SO lovely to see you! zooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41655932773662186172014-04-16T20:41:44.595-04:002014-04-16T20:41:44.595-04:00Oh, Dave,yes. You do know too much about that, don...Oh, Dave,yes. You do know too much about that, don't you. :-( <br /><br />And just about ANYONE knows more about computers than I do. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13669396867101764322014-04-16T20:13:47.897-04:002014-04-16T20:13:47.897-04:00Great Book! Don't forget that your computer, a...Great Book! Don't forget that your computer, actual check book(s), password books, and thumb drives can just be stolen from your house. No high tech needed.<br /><br />BTW: Does your doppelganger (picture) know more than you about computers?<br /><br />DaveDave Szynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77342993778790861562014-04-16T20:06:05.489-04:002014-04-16T20:06:05.489-04:001. Sledge Hammer. Smash everything.
2. Never tak...1. Sledge Hammer. Smash everything.<br />2. Never take your personal papers to the police for shredding, and don't see any shrinks or other professionals who do. Many of my colleagues believe that is safe. It isn't.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15415198908924883582014-04-16T19:17:42.201-04:002014-04-16T19:17:42.201-04:00My history is pretty innocent right now. Games, bo...My history is pretty innocent right now. Games, books, poisoning.... ;)<br />I have only had a couple of computers & still have them. Now I'm afraid to get rid of them. <br />And this phone. <br />And now the cloud worries me. Though I am not sure of anything being in a cloud except kindle books. <br />I suppose I could ask my 12yr old gson. He taught his great grandma how to use her new computer. <br />The book sounds fascinating. <br /><br />Pen M<br />pmettert@yahoo.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85530705672068987042014-04-16T18:44:51.917-04:002014-04-16T18:44:51.917-04:00Sheesh, Hank . . . who knew? All those search rem...Sheesh, Hank . . . who knew? All those search reminders saved like that . . . .<br />At any rate, my recent searches are all medical-related, seeking information [not nearly enough of it available] after we learned that my sister had a brain tumor and needed immediate surgery. Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47168578446264241952014-04-16T18:09:11.310-04:002014-04-16T18:09:11.310-04:00I must apologize for being so hit-and-miss with my...I must apologize for being so hit-and-miss with my attendance here today. I was interviews for the Pittsburgh Trib this afternoon (!!!!) and spent all day frantically cleaning my house in case the photographer wanted to take interior pictures. He didn't. PHEW! Anyhow, thanks, Hank, for having me and thanks to everyone for your comments even if I didn't respond to each of them personally. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-92149756736332733662014-04-16T18:01:43.053-04:002014-04-16T18:01:43.053-04:00Thanks Carol, Jenna, and everyone for your kind wo...Thanks Carol, Jenna, and everyone for your kind words. <br /><br />I have discovered that old laptops make wonderful DVD players once they're past their otherwise useful prime.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16868294459711412912014-04-16T17:42:29.662-04:002014-04-16T17:42:29.662-04:00I know carol! I have an old Vaio that is so decrep...I know carol! I have an old Vaio that is so decrepit that I have to hold in the power cord with one hand and type with the other. It is so annoying -- but I'm used to it, you know?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76197879629267982952014-04-16T16:57:15.210-04:002014-04-16T16:57:15.210-04:00I'm with the saving old computers crowd. I hav...I'm with the saving old computers crowd. I have three old laptops. I also have a new laptop with Windows 8 and am dragging my feet about using it. I'm unwilling to give up my current duck taped one yet.<br /><br />I started reading your book, Annette, and am enjoying it.Carol Silvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782238478160905171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18513594077560141442014-04-16T14:36:54.164-04:002014-04-16T14:36:54.164-04:00HI, Jenna! xooo
And I look up images, too...one l...HI, Jenna! xooo<br /><br />And I look up images, too...one little detail can make a huge difference.<br /><br />Do people actually go to the dumps and retrieve computers?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31258026174322827802014-04-16T14:34:45.271-04:002014-04-16T14:34:45.271-04:00Interestingly, I looked up Shalwar Kameez recently...Interestingly, I looked up Shalwar Kameez recently, too. Along with the various incarnations of hijabs, niqabs, and burqas. And Sikhs. <br /><br />Yesterday, among other things, it was black widow spiders and images of old fireplaces. <br /><br />Those are the more innocent searches, though. I wouldn't be surprised if I had an FBI file somewhere, after the searching on human trafficking and drugs and murder by anaphylaxis, etc, that I've done. <br /><br />Congrats again on your debut, Annette! Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43731965001881955372014-04-16T14:00:42.844-04:002014-04-16T14:00:42.844-04:00Okay, I am now convinced I must take a hammer to m...Okay, I am now convinced I must take a hammer to my original hard drive, which is gathering dust in a corner of my bedroom. Someone wanted to take it to the dump for me but I said NO! NOT until I make sure the incriminating data is gone!<br /><br />Annette, I cannot wait to read your book. Sounds like it's right up my alley!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20871174182284057602014-04-16T13:57:04.448-04:002014-04-16T13:57:04.448-04:00Love the giant fan idea to clean the Cloud, Pat!
...Love the giant fan idea to clean the Cloud, Pat! <br /><br />And I can definitely see a toddler being able to out-smart a smart phone, Melodie.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78404823080253799422014-04-16T13:50:04.109-04:002014-04-16T13:50:04.109-04:00Melodie T, that is adorable. And yes, whenever I n...Melodie T, that is adorable. And yes, whenever I need computer help, I look for a thirteen year old. Scary.<br /><br />SO many interesting searches! SharonTX--I am stumped! Huh? And lInda, you are a FOUNT of great info. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4321481798500842812014-04-16T13:20:24.047-04:002014-04-16T13:20:24.047-04:00This is exactly why I have refused to save anythin...This is exactly why I have refused to save anything to "the cloud", however my husband did talk me into getting a smart phone last year. I don't know how to use half its features. If I need to wipe a computer, I'll ask my toddler who managed to delete every picture of his baby brother off the new phone. When the toddler is smarter than the phone, we're all in trouble.<br />My recent search history is boring and includes Captain America, movie times, Thomas the Train, removing spit up from silk, and Legos. (Can you tell I have young boys!)Melodie Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91534236663998911522014-04-16T13:11:11.285-04:002014-04-16T13:11:11.285-04:00I love Henery Press (sp?) Will definitely read you...I love Henery Press (sp?) Will definitely read your book Annette.<br />Damn. So now I have to be concerned about the freakin cloud? I'd been ignoring that, not being sure what that is. I had heard taking a drill to the hard drive, whatever that looks like, is the FINAL solution. So what do you apply to the cloud? A giant fan?Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54946751490787297822014-04-16T12:55:11.657-04:002014-04-16T12:55:11.657-04:00Getting ready to replace my computer and nervous a...Getting ready to replace my computer and nervous about clearing it. I need a delightful book to comfort me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86381191835597032782014-04-16T12:54:52.157-04:002014-04-16T12:54:52.157-04:00Linda, my husband takes great joy in telling every...Linda, my husband takes great joy in telling everyone that he sleeps with one eye open. And he gets a weird/scared look on his face when I bounce ideas for my books off him. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27933206231909475562014-04-16T12:47:34.435-04:002014-04-16T12:47:34.435-04:00Annette, can't wait to read this book. It soun...Annette, can't wait to read this book. It sounds fascinating.<br /><br />I've often said I hope my beloved husband is never murdered. Because police would look at my search history and be sure I was the killer. How much force does it take to pierce the carotid artery? All kinds of poisoning questions. All kinds of weapons searches, especially Special Forces, SWAT teams, and paramilitary weapons and equipment. What kind of golf club could fracture a skull? How deep do you have to slice someone's wrists to make it look like a suicide attempt without killing them? Etc. And then there are all the emails with the Poison Lady. If Ben's ever knocked off, I'm toast.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30420474753500551242014-04-16T12:27:25.703-04:002014-04-16T12:27:25.703-04:00I should probably look at my Google search history...I should probably look at my Google search history more often - it's a good test of one's memory:<br /><br />fillmore east nov 20, 1970<br />aledo tx<br />stornoway island scotland<br />frutigen name origin<br />haplogroup w3a<br />giles blunt<br /><br />Weird, but nothing that I'd care if someone sees. I'm fascinated by where search engines can lead me and what things people have gone to the trouble of putting on a website.<br /><br />Like most, I do need to learn more about computer security - it's just so easy to ask my husband to take care of "whatever" now that he's retired.<br /><br />Annette, the book sounds like one I'd enjoy. I'll be looking for it.<br /><br />SharonSharonTXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59503079586628586332014-04-16T12:09:38.467-04:002014-04-16T12:09:38.467-04:00Annette, I'm another person who has my old com...Annette, I'm another person who has my old computers sitting in the garage because I don't know what to do about the information on them. Charge accounts, forms filled out on line with personal information, and now my banking. I really don't want all that to fall into someone else's hands. Although, I do so hate the desktop models taking up room. <br /><br />Ramona, I love your definition of motherboard. Will, thanks for the information that should help all of us. With some of you writers listing what you've recently researched on your computers, I'm betting your computer histories are most entertaining, scary, and interesting.<br /><br />I am looking forward to reading your first Zoe mystery, Annette. What a great idea for a story! Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18929927508949057032014-04-16T11:53:21.342-04:002014-04-16T11:53:21.342-04:00DId anyone read Linwood Barclay's TRUST YOUR E...DId anyone read Linwood Barclay's TRUST YOUR EYES? TERRIFIC mystery about a clue on Google Earth. (Not a spoiler, it's on page one.) <br /> GRRRR wish I had thought of it..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35501076767921482432014-04-16T11:52:27.949-04:002014-04-16T11:52:27.949-04:00SUCH good ideas for plot points! xooSUCH good ideas for plot points! xooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.com