Technology Update IMA Catawba Valley Chapter November 10, 2016 October 26, 2016 Technology Update IMA Catawba Valley Chapter November 10, 2016 Rob Hickson BluePointe, LLC rob@watchbuys.com

Our Agenda Update on Everything Mobile Why You Need a VPN October 26, 2016 Our Agenda Update on Everything Mobile Why You Need a VPN New Mesh WiFi Systems Block Ads and Tracking on Mobile New PC Utilities Ransomware Update Encrypted Backup and Storage

Update on Mobile Apple releases iPhone 7 Apple releases iPhone 7 Plus October 26, 2016 Update on Mobile Apple releases iPhone 7 Apple releases iPhone 7 Plus New Google Pixel Phones Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge – Battery Explosions The 5G myth and hype

Why You Need a VPN The airplane incident I recommend SurfEasy October 26, 2016 Why You Need a VPN The airplane incident I recommend SurfEasy $4.99 / month for five devices Can change servers around the world Contains ad blocking

October 26, 2016

October 26, 2016

Mesh WiFi Systems Two major competitors eero – Pack of 3 for $499 October 26, 2016 Mesh WiFi Systems Two major competitors eero – Pack of 3 for $499 Luma – Pack of 3 for $389 Security, coverage, controls Google plans to release

Mesh WiFi Systems - Luma October 26, 2016 Mesh WiFi Systems - Luma Amazon has become an investor Stores 1 year logs Extreme parental, guest controls Internet of Things Can “Spy” on Others

Block Ads / Tracking Mobile October 26, 2016 Block Ads / Tracking Mobile You need two tools – 1Blocker and Weblock 1Blocker is one of many new iOS 9/10 apps to block ads, trackers, spyware and other nasty stuff in browsers Works on all modern Apple mobile products $2.99 Weblock blocks adds and other tracking software and spyware in apps, but must have a WiFi connection For Android, use AdBlock Plus Does not work when a phone is in cellular data mode Speeds up data access Enhances privacy Reduces screen clutter $1.99

October 26, 2016

October 26, 2016

October 26, 2016

TresorIt -$20 per user per month End to end encryption October 26, 2016 TresorIt -$20 per user per month End to end encryption They don’t have the key! 1,000 GB Cloud Storage or backup Servers are based in Switzerland Available on all major platforms

Ransomware -I Wish I had Better News… October 26, 2016 Ransomware -I Wish I had Better News… If you’re not already scared read the latest FBI report on ransomware Download free Privacy Fence Download free Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware Multiple backups still your best protection MalWareBytes will soon add Anti-Ransomware Use combo of offline and physical backups

Points of Entry – Your Doorbell! October 26, 2016 Points of Entry – Your Doorbell! -Ring Very intuitive to use to monitor the perimeter Video and audio access Runs as an app Connects through WiFi $199 Protect the connection with Luma

October 26, 2016 Ring

October 26, 2016 LiveWatch

PC Utilities I still recommend CCleaner October 26, 2016 PC Utilities I still recommend CCleaner But I would like for you to add: SlimDrivers Free Glary Utilities 5 - $28 These two utilities will keep your drivers up to date and assist with diagnosing hard disk and registry problems

Best Streaming Devices October 26, 2016 Best Streaming Devices -Apple TV V4 wins apps, ease of use, updates and remote control $149 -New Roku Streaming Stick Quad core CPU Fastest on market $50

October 26, 2016 Best New Device -Amazon Echo