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Do you turn off "location access" in all the apps that don't need it?
WTF? That made sense back in 1985 but now?
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Does your launcher report usage statistics and do you turn that off?
Does your launcher report usage statistics and do you turn that off? I use Nova free as my Android launcher, which has a setting for turning off "Error & Usage Reporting", which says it reports back:...
 
Do you "Decline" or "Accept" Google regularly checking on your apps?
Horace Algiers schrieb am 2016-09-24 um 18:31: That's irrelevant. Nobody I know does this and I don't know of any publication recommending doing this.
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Which of the 3 "Google & location" services do you allow on your Android device?
In my haste, I forgot to post the "this" screenshots. Sorry. Here they are, belatedly. 1. When you go to Android 4.3 settings, you can select the Google account. 2. In my case, the Google account says...
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What is Google Fi and what does it mean for Android & iOS equipment?
most phones do. custom firmware.
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Android GSM free telephone WITHOUT SIM card (is it possible on WiFi?
there are.
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How to look up the GPS location of your MAC address or car on the Internet
wait. Notice this bit in the article: Ie, the sensors only track those smartphones that are searching for networks. A phone that doesn't search will not be logged, can't be. And I guess that phones...
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Please explain SSID "optout" enforced by Microsoft (and _nomap by Google)?
Also android phones can gather this data. Ie, anyone with an android phone and GPS active collects and send location information about the WiFi access points it finds. Also I understand that what is...
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Scanning for WiFI like inSSIDer on iOS & Macbook Pro & iMac
Well, your wife also has those things, but she can *track* your whereabouts using the free public API, even if you told her you were working late at the office. All she needs to track you is ... a....
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Re: Scanning for WiFI like inSSIDer on iOS & Macbook Pro & iMac
Stupid Roger wrote Yep, that's where you fucked up completely.
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Firmware update for 3COM Office Connect AP
I have an old 3COM Office Connect 108Mbps AP (3CRGPOE10075) and I wondered if there is anywhere or anyone with the latest (last!) firmware update. Since HP bought 3COM, they have dropped all business...
 
Daisy-chaining an Access Point Off of a Wireless Router
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 9:27:36 AM UTC-4, Pat wr ote: t looks like you sent it days n. ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ?? No problemo, Pat. I appreciate that you...
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Roku problems?
This Roku 2500x I've had since 2013 has always had problems streaming news and most PPV movies on Vudu. The news is on the main menu not an added app. Netflix, Hulu, Acorn, PBS and Some others don't...
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WiFi sensitivity question for Jeff Liebermann & anyone well versed in antennas
So, without a google play account, and without a static advertising ID, what are you saying Google latches on to then?
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Is it theorectically or practically even possible to mooch off if a typical WISP
We have dishes like that at Stanford, as you well know, which can be seen from 280 heading north to SF. Mine can go about 10 miles reliably, but it's only about 18 inches or so in diameter.
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