Frisian USB Stick For Anonymous Surfing Costs 999 Euros

A Frisian company has launched a USB flash drive 999 which users can go online anonymously and encrypted communication. The Crypto Boss, as the stick is called, comes with a browser, photo editing suite, accounting, email client and an office suite. Also, there PGP encryption software included to be able to e-mail. It therefore seems to privacy operating system Tails.

By default, the operating system of the Crypto Boss using the Tor network, which users can go online anonymously. Data is stored on the USB drive, so there are no traces on the hard drive of the computer. Furthermore, all data is encrypted by default. To use the Crypto Boss, users must also specify a password.

"The big advantage of Crypto Boss versus others is that we provide a combination of hardware and software that is immediately ready for use. Other privacy-centric operating systems must be downloaded by the user and installed in a very roundabout way to a USB stick. The Crypto Boss is much more user friendly and actually used by everyone from the box, "said the Frisian company behind the stick located in Drachten.

The Crypto Boss comes in three versions. The 32GB version costs $ 999, while versions of 64GB and 128GB respectively cost 1199 euro and 1399 euro. If USB drive seems to be using the Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth. For users who are looking for a similar, cheaper solution is the aforementioned Tails . This is also an operating system to the Internet with anonymous and encrypted communication which also contains various tools like LibreOffice, GIMP and Audacity. It is also free to download and use.

Lenovo Will Reduce Bloatware On Computers

Lenovo is the amount of preinstalled software on computers, also called " bloatware called "reduce significantly. That leaves the company said in a response to the Superfish debacle. "The events of last week, reinforce the principle that the customer experience, security and privacy should be our top priorities. With this in mind, we will pre-installed applications will be greatly reduced."

In a press release here said Lenovo will start right away. Will be at the launch of computers running Windows 10 "standard image" for computers only contain the operating system and related software as well as software needed to make the hardware work, security and Lenovo applications. "This would be what our industry" adware "and" bloatware "calls must eliminate." In some countries will install Lenovo programs that users expect in these areas.

Furthermore, the manufacturer information about all software preinstalled and explain what each application does. In addition, it will also collect feedback from users and experts going to make sure the right applications have been installed. In addition to changing the "preloadbeleid" will provide users with a Lenovo PC also receive a free six-month subscription to McAfee Safe Live service. About this action will soon appear more details.