1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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Ring

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LiveWatch

18. 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

19. 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

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Best New Device
-Amazon Echo