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<title>OT: A few thoughts on 'secure' web browsing and webmail</title>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="underline">Web Browsers</span></strong></p>
<p>Personally, I think it's a good idea to use two different browsers for what you might call 'business' and 'personal' use.</p>
<p>One reason is, browser add-ons.</p>
<p>These can 'enhance' your web browsing experience, but they can also communicate, unbeknownst to you, with the developer's website.</p>
<p>This came to my attention when I switched from <em>Firefox</em> to <em>Chrome</em>.</p>
<p>When you select an add-on at the Google 'Store' (most add-ons for <em>Chrome</em> are free, just like they are for <em>Firefox</em>), you are given a detailed accounting of the information it tracks before you install it.</p>
<p>The last time I checked, that was not true of Firefox add-ons; they just install and (quietly) do their thing, more or less behind your back.</p>
<p>Of course, if you don't use add-ons, this is not an issue.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, I would still probably use two different browsers, even if just to keep 'business' and 'personal' information 'separate'.</p>
<p><strong><span class="underline">Webmail</span></strong></p>
<p>If you are using a webmail service, such as <em>Gmail</em>, I would recommend making sure you logon and conduct your sessions under https instead of just http.</p>
<p>Secure sessions under https encrypt everything you download (read) and upload (send); ordinary http does not.</p>
<p>In addition to updating your bookmarks, https is usually an 'OPTION' or 'SETTING' at your email website, somewhere 'under' your ACCOUNT.</p>
<p>I would also recommend using at least two different email accounts (not just addresses, or 'aliases'), again separating 'business' from 'pleasure', at least to the extent practicable.</p>
<p>HTH <img src="https://sixshootercommunity.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png" alt=":-)" /></p>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:33:20 +0000</pubDate>
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