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Re: [Skunkworks] Are there stolen laptops at Jamia Mall?
by William Muriithi 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

> I have never tried before but I guess those who leave their laptops on > hibernation run the risk of being found by strangers. > Golden rule of thumbs: turn of your machine while on transit. > Think hibernation is fine, the problem may be suspend. Hibernate dump all the RAM contents to swap and turn off the laptop completely. Suspend leave some circuits active, but can't see why Bluetooth should be active to be Frank. I am curious to see how true this is, and will update this thread when I test it Muriithi > Regards, > Jossey. > > On Monday, June 2, 2014, Joe Maina <maina307(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > @ Jimmy i was wondering the same thing,answers anyone ? > > > > > > On 2 June 2014 11:17, Jimmy Thuo <jimmy.thuo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I have heard many people talk about that bluetooth theory but my question > > is. > > .Can bluetooth be detected in a laptop thats off? > > On 2 Jun 2014 11:02, "Nicholas Mutinda" <mutindah(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > the thieves use a bluetooth phone to search for devices around them. if > > you have left your laptop on and it has bluetooth then they are sure there > > is a laptop in the car > > On May 30, 2014 9:23 AM, "Oliver Ndegwa" <olie.ndegwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > The location outside I & M is a well known hot spot for laptop thieves. I > > know several people whose machines have been stolen in the same process, > > break into the car. what is worse is they sniff laptops in the boot of a > > car. How ? only God knows. As for me I was lucky because after they broke > > in they were seen by the guards outside safaricom care center and one of > > them ran after the thief and caught up with him at 20th Century. I was > > lucky to recover. But yes this is a case of concern. Probably we need to do > > a match to I & M and demand the city council to behave themselves. They are > > quick to take your 3sok for parking but they don't care what happens to > > your car or your belongings. Sometimes I feel as if they are part of the > > game with those boys.. > > > > Oliver > > > > > >

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OpenSSL CCS Injection Vulnerability
by Bwana Lawi 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Not as bad as HeartBleed but still serious https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/904433

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Re: [Skunkworks] Laptop with Comm Port
by Peter Mugoh 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Skunks and Skunklets, I am looking for a laptop with the following specs but specifically with a Comm Port. At least Core i3, 4 GB Ram, 500 Gb Hard Drive and Windows 7 or 8. The make not really an issue. Please send me the specifications and price off list. Thanks and regards, Peter Mugoh

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Re: [Skunkworks] Windows server 2012 R2
by William Muriithi 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

> > Kickass torrents? > You serious? You set up a server from torrent software? They are always rigged for mischievous purpose. Why would someone take such effort to share software illegally without any gain on their side? Either way, there is no good reason torrent, buy if you need none open source software. Muriithi > On 6/4/14, Tusker 21 <tusker212(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > You should be able to login to your portal if you have bought genuine > > licence from microsoft. > > > > > >

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Anti NSA surveillance begins
by Henry Kamabi 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

http://rt.com/news/163708-anti-nsa-campaign-starts/

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OT: Contact me if interested in supplying to the Oil and Mines sector in Uganda
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Dear Friends, Good day. If interested please contact me offline and ill get you in touch with the CEO of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. They have a new commercial subscription model that allows you to present the membership with your products and services for consideration. -- Thank you, Best regards, Athar Ahmad Bhatti +254788381211 Skype: atharab http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/athar-ahmad-bhatti/6/49b/374

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ShowSkunkwors - Our New Agency Website
by Brian Wangila 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

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Re: [Skunkworks] Refurbished PC
by William Muriithi 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

> Morgan, > > Have you ever visited Jamia Mall? You will be spoilt for choice. Just know > the specs you want and go bargain there. > I do remember a recent thread where it was implied that Jamia mall is full of stolen products. Wouldn't it be prudent do avoid the place at all cost? Otherwise, we would be the one perpetuating this vice. > Muriithi > > On 4 June 2014 09:44, Morgan Andayi <bownzcash(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Does anyone know a good place I can get a refurbished Desktop PC? > > > > Emali Morgan

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Windows server 2012 R2
by charles kungu 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Hi, what is the best site to download the above since now distributors are not selling media kits. Downloaded 1 from the Microsoft site but on running it has missing files. -- Regards, C . K

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by Wenses Rotich 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

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