Presentation to BISS parents 10122016 Martin Leung Shanghai

Presentation to BISS parents 10/12/2016 Martin Leung Shanghai Geeks

Shanghaigeeks • • We fix computers We fix networks We make house calls We speak English, Chinese and Geek! • We are Information Technology plumbers. http: //www. shanghaigeeks. com

Agenda • • • VPNs TV Options Internet in the House Useful Services and Websites Internet Security Free Advice

The Great Firewall of China • China restricts all data going in and out of the country • VPN is the way to access data overseas.

VPNs • • • Astrill Express. VPN Strong. VPN HMA VPN Vypr. VPN • • • VPN. AC Christian VPN Personal VPN Home VPN Air VPN • • • Nord VPN Betternet Boleh VPN Witopia Pure. VPN

VPNs • Routers: Use if following applies: – You want to share a VPN subscription across family in the house. – You have a device that does not have VPN capability: • Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromestick, Xbox One, Playstation, etc. – Beware: Routers work well, but become bricks when China blocks all VPN services.

VPNs • Internet speed: sh. 189. cn/support/netreport Upload and Download Speed

Internet Access Issues • Will be slower at different times of the day. • May slow down if target website uses Google or Facebook ad services • 4 device limit on Telecom routers.

TV Services • Cable TV • Local DVD store • TV devices: (note: requires VPN router) • Apple TV: Netflix • Roku/Amazon Fire: BBC i. Player • Satellite TV Dish TV – Taiwan Skynet – Australia Dream TV – Philippines • Streaming TV • Slingbox • www. ustvnow. com

TV Services • Avoid Android TV boxes – Blocked by local Chinese authorities – Inconsistent quality – No money back guarantee. • Try local alternatives: – Tv. sohu. com/drama/us – V. baidu. com/tv

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Internet in the house How big is the house? How thick are the walls? Network wiring? Outlet box?

Internet in the house Solutions: • Multiple routers on each floor • Wireless repeaters • Find and re-use wiring inside the walls.

Services you must install • • • We. Chat Taobao account Alipay Online Banking Dididache or Uber

Useful Websites • Streaming music – Music. baidu. com • Translate Chinese to English – Fanyi. baidu. com • Draw a word in Chinese, see the Pinyin, translate to English – www. nciku. com

Securing Yourself • Data Backup: – Hard drive – Cloud Storage – Mac: Time Machine Software – PCs: Microsoft Synctoy, Backup program (Windows 8 and higher) • Surf the Web Safely

Securing Yourself • Setup Antivirus programs – Macs: Avira, Malware Bytes. – PCs: Almost anyone out there. • Online: Setup two-phase verification – USB Dongles, SMS, voice calls • Online: Setup two separate e-mails – One for normal use. – One for purchasing stuff.

Securing Yourself • Change passwords frequently • E-mail: Don’t click on everything – Viruses attack your system when you permit them to enter.

Spam Example 1

Spam Example 2

Spam Example 3

English Speaking Hotline Numbers • • China Telecom: Dial 10000, option 2 for English China Unicom: Dial 10010, option 6 for English China Mobile: Dial 10086, option 2 for English Apple Care: 400 666 8800, option 2 for English

Free tips to speed up computers • Richard’s Mac advice (http: //www. shanghaigeeks. com/richardmactips. docx) – Verify Disk permissions – Re-index Spotlight – Malware Bytes Ad Malware software. • Martin’s PC advice (http: //www. shanghaigeeks. com/pctips. pptx) – Turn off programs that startup (MSCONFIG) • Reformat PCs every 2 -3 years • Add RAM and hard disk space.

Free Advice • If i. Pad or i. Phone doesn’t connect to internet, and you see the VPN status at “Connecting” – Go to Settings -> General -> VPN and click on the (i) icon for the VPN – Turn off “Connect on Demand”