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Computer Security
People who use AAC may want privacy and security on their computers. Participants wanted privacy for their emails, internet access, journals, documents etc.
Here are some computer security set ups used by people who use AAC.
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Description |
Sample(s) |
Source |
Fingerprint reader |
Thumbprint or fingerprint sensor is an alternative to password protection on your computer. The AAC user can place their thumb or finger on the pad. |
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Computer stores.
Also note: Some laptop models have this built in. |
Mouse with fingerprint reader |
As above but uses the mouse. |
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Computer stores. |
Keyboard with fingerprint reader |
As above but has the reader on the keyboard. |
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Computer stores. |
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Instructions |
Source |
Password protection of files/folders using Macintosh OS X's Disk Utility program |
Follow these instructions to password protect any number of files/folders on a Macintosh running OS X:
Open Applications/Disk Utility and click "New Image". Name your disk image, select where you want it to be saved, choose the desired size and select "Encryption: AES-128". Disk Utility will ask you for a password to protect your new disk image. Don’t add the password to your Keychain, or you won’t be prompted to enter it when you double-click the image (.dmg) file.
When you want to access your sensitive/private files, double-click the disk image and enter your password when prompted. The image will be mounted on the desktop like any other removable media. Drag the mounted image to the trash to “eject” it when you are finished with it.
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Macintosh OS X |
Password protection of files/folders in Windows |
Go to www.download.com (a great source for freeware, shareware and demo software) and do a search for "password protection". You will find literally hundreds of programs that add this functionality to Windows. One is sure to meet your needs.
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Freeware, shareware and demo software sites on the web. e.g. c|net Download.com. |
June 2006
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