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Presentation to BISS parents 10/12/2016 Martin Leung Shanghai Geeks
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Shanghaigeeks We fix computers We fix networks We make house calls We speak English, Chinese and Geek! We are Information Technology plumbers. http://www.shanghaigeeks.com
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Agenda VPNs TV Options Internet in the House Useful Services and Websites Internet Security Free Advice
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The Great Firewall of China China restricts all data going in and out of the country VPN is the way to access data overseas.
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VPNs Astrill ExpressVPN StrongVPN HMA VPN VyprVPN VPN.AC Christian VPN Personal VPN Home VPN Air VPN Nord VPN Betternet Boleh VPN Witopia PureVPN
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VPNs Routers: Use if following applies: – You want to share a VPN subscription across family in the house. – You have a device that does not have VPN capability: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromestick, Xbox One, Playstation, etc. – Beware: Routers work well, but become bricks when China blocks all VPN services.
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VPNs Internet speed: sh.189.cn/support/netreport Upload and Download Speed
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Internet Access Issues Will be slower at different times of the day. May slow down if target website uses Google or Facebook ad services 4 device limit on Telecom routers.
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TV Services Cable TV Local DVD store TV devices: (note: requires VPN router) Apple TV: Netflix Roku/Amazon Fire: BBC iPlayer Satellite TV Dish TV – Taiwan Skynet – Australia Dream TV – Philippines Streaming TV Slingbox www.ustvnow.com
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TV Services Avoid Android TV boxes – Blocked by local Chinese authorities – Inconsistent quality – No money back guarantee. Try local alternatives: – Tv.sohu.com/drama/us – V.baidu.com/tv
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v.baidu.com/tv Click Here
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v.baidu.com/tv
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Internet in the house How big is the house? How thick are the walls? Network wiring? Outlet box?
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Internet in the house Solutions: Multiple routers on each floor Wireless repeaters Find and re-use wiring inside the walls.
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Services you must install WeChat Taobao account Alipay Online Banking Dididache or Uber
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Useful Websites Streaming music – Music.baidu.com Translate Chinese to English – Fanyi.baidu.com Draw a word in Chinese, see the Pinyin, translate to English – www.nciku.com
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Securing Yourself Data Backup: – Hard drive – Cloud Storage – Mac: Time Machine Software – PCs: Microsoft Synctoy, Backup program (Windows 8 and higher) Surf the Web Safely
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Securing Yourself Setup Antivirus programs – Macs: Avira, Malware Bytes. – PCs: Almost anyone out there. Online: Setup two-phase verification – USB Dongles, SMS, voice calls Online: Setup two separate e-mails – One for normal use. – One for purchasing stuff.
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Securing Yourself Change passwords frequently E-mail: Don’t click on everything – Viruses attack your system when you permit them to enter.
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Spam Example 1
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Spam Example 2
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Spam Example 3
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English Speaking Hotline Numbers China Telecom: Dial 10000, option 2 for English China Unicom: Dial 10010, option 6 for English China Mobile: Dial 10086, option 2 for English Apple Care: 400 666 8800, option 2 for English
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Free tips to speed up computers Richard’s Mac advice (http://www.shanghaigeeks.com/richardmactips.docx)http://www.shanghaigeeks.com/richardmactips.docx – Verify Disk permissions – Re-index Spotlight – Malware Bytes Ad Malware software. Martin’s PC advice (http://www.shanghaigeeks.com/pctips.pptx)http://www.shanghaigeeks.com/pctips.pptx – Turn off programs that startup (MSCONFIG) Reformat PCs every 2-3 years Add RAM and hard disk space.
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Free Advice If iPad or iPhone doesn’t connect to internet, and you see the VPN status at “Connecting” – Go to Settings -> General -> VPN and click on the (i) icon for the VPN – Turn off “Connect on Demand”
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