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03/13/2013 04:14:42 PM · #76 |
Originally posted by ambaker:
Originally posted by mike_311:
i see your concerns but ignorance is never a defense. |
There is quite a difference between ignorance and omniscience. Which is what you are proposing.
For me to know what programs each and every person is running, is beyond my technical abilities. Do I inventory each and every hard drive, prior to allowing access to my wireless network? Do I also need to recognize the hash table for each version of every file sharing software program, so that if they simply rename the program I can tell? How do I tell if they are watching netflix or downloading an illegal file? With HBO issuing take down requests against HBO, I am supposed to be even more accurate?
I agree with informing guests of the ground rules. No piracy, porn, or illegal activities. If I see it, you're gone...
Due diligence is reasonable.
Absolute knowledge of what the kids are doing while I am in the restroom is impossible. |
Blocking bit torrents on the router is possible, then at least you can be reasonable certain what they aren't doing while you poop in peace.
On your family's machines, I suggest implementing controls over what software can be run on those machines. You might have to get off the porcelain throne to do it. |
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03/13/2013 04:18:01 PM · #77 |
Originally posted by Ann:
Originally posted by Spork99:
Originally posted by Ann:
BTW, in my job as a computer security person, the most common question I get asked is, "My teenager won't give me the password to his laptop. How do I break in?" |
The number one condition for my kids to have their own computer is that I will ALWAYS know the password. If I try to access it and my password doesn't work, the laptop gets impounded until I get access back. (They've never done anything like this) |
Usually, it's after the laptop has been impounded for some reason that the parents want to get in, and the kids have conveniently "forgotten" their passwords. It happens often enough that I keep a CD ready to hand out. |
I also make sure that not only do I know their password...my account is the admin on their system. |
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03/13/2013 04:21:23 PM · #78 |
Originally posted by Spork99:
On your family's machines, I suggest implementing controls over what software can be run on those machines. You might have to get off the porcelain throne to do it. |
Spork does bring up a good (if unrelated to OP's problem) point. If your kids have the admin password on their machines, be prepared for your entire network to be infected with....something. Again and again. And again. Kids'll click on anything. |
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03/13/2013 04:27:21 PM · #79 |
Originally posted by Ann:
Originally posted by Spork99:
On your family's machines, I suggest implementing controls over what software can be run on those machines. You might have to get off the porcelain throne to do it. |
Spork does bring up a good (if unrelated to OP's problem) point. If your kids have the admin password on their machines, be prepared for your entire network to be infected with....something. Again and again. And again. Kids'll click on anything. |
A virus is exactly why I have admin accounts on their machines and they do not. My kid installed some "free" game, then a week or so later came to me with, "Dad, my computer is really slow" |
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03/14/2013 01:01:50 AM · #80 |
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03/14/2013 07:51:08 AM · #81 |
Originally posted by Ann:
Kids'll click on anything. |
i learned to put my phone on airplane mode after my son bought a few apps clicking the popup adds. |
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