A Technical I.T./DevOps Blog
Question
In cryptocurrency, what are privacy coins?
Answer
Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH), are examples of privacy coins. They afford greater privacy to the users. Zcash and Dash can be purchased on Coinbase. With Kraken, you can buy XMR (Monero) with cash; you can link your bank account, and the fees as of early 2024 are very low.
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Problem scenario
In the smart phone era, some people cannot get embarrassing photos removed from the internet. When you go to the gym and need to change into a swimsuit, you want privacy (so you are not seen). How do you do this without people seeing you?
Possible Solution #1
Change inside a toilet stall in the bathroom. (Showers are usually near bathroom stalls.)
Possible Solution #2
Use a towel around your body,
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January 23rd, 2024 is a day that will live in infamy. 26 billion records were stolen. To learn more, see these external websites:
https://cybernews.com/security/billions-passwords-credentials-leaked-mother-of-all-breaches/
https://mashable.com/article/mother-of-all-breaches-leak-26-billion-cybersecurity
https://www.techopedia.com/mother-of-all-breaches-everything-you-need-to-know
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Problem scenario
In the context of websites, you read that CMP stands for Creative Management Platform. What else can CMP stand for?
Solution
In the context of cookies and privacy online, CMP refers to Consent Management Platform.
To read more about what a Consent Management Platform is see these postings:
https://blog.didomi.io/en-us/what-is-a-consent-management-platform-cmp-the-ultimate-guide-didomi
https://cookie-script.com/consent-management-platform
https://www.admonsters.com/what-is-a-cmp/
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If you want to learn more about why you should use a VPN when doing cryptocurrency trades, see these posts:
https://finbold.com/guide/why-should-you-use-vpn-when-trading-crypto/
https://cybernews.com/best-vpn/vpn-for-crypto-trading/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quljl-wKYBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLycxdXigsg
This video takes a different position on whether you should use a VPN for cryptocurrency trading:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ZBdMPzHC4
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Continue reading “Concerned about Passwords for your Cryptocurrency Account?”
In 2009 the U.S. Congress decided to recognize Data Privacy Day for years in the future (nationaldaycalendar.com). We appreciate a day to promote privacy. We are in the works to support encrypted email on this website.
Data Privacy Day “is celebrated every January 28 and is an international effort to promote the importance of data privacy” (taken from https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/01/24/Data-Privacy-Day-Events). It started when Convention 108 was signed on January 28,
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List of Cryptocurrency Accessories
Ethereum – Gold Plated “Cryptocurrencies You Hold”
Gold Ripple – “Cryptocurrencies You Hold”
KeepKey: the Simple Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet
Ledger Nano S Bitcoin Wallet Bundle With VUVIV Micro-USB Adapter and USB-C Adapter for MacBook (3 Items)
Ledger Nano S Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet
Ledger Nano S – Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet With MintCell Magnetic USB Cable and Cable Tie
Trezor Bitcoin Wallet black *
Trezor bitcoin wallet white *
* The Trezor wallet has the highest rating on CryptoCompare.com.
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Sic Itur Ad Astra (on pages 390 and 391) discusses fiat currency and how non-governmental entities can create valuable currency. The author was an astrophysicist; he seems to have almost predicted bitcoin.
List of Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Books
The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and the Blockchain Are Challenging the Global Economic Order
The Bitcoin Big Bang: How Alternative Currencies Are About to Change the World
Bitcoin: Everything That You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain
Bitcoin for Dummies
Bitcoin From Beginner To Expert: The Ultimate Guide To Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Technology
Bitcoin Rebellion – the Beginning
Bitcoin: The Ultimate Guide from Beginner to Expert: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin: The Ultimate Guide to the World of Bitcoin,
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Problem scenario
Your remote control to the car alarm (aka key fob) is not working reliably. You need to get into your car or at least disarm the the alarm on-demand. How do you get the keyless entry device (or the alarm remote control or key fob) to work reliably to it will deactivate or activate the alarm when you need it to happen?
Solution
Possible solution #1
Tighten the screws in the back or the side.
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