How Can I Keep My Roomate Off My Computer?

kof2000

kof2000

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pretend you're into guys now and start touching him in places you normally wouldn't that will probably creep him out and get him to actually move out too! :)
 
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Pizza_Boy said:
why dont you just simply stay with the basics and create a password for the start up?????
isnt that simple?
i usually create a password like a noun any and the the homephone number to make it hard forhim to remember the digits.
eg Acer7216579884- a name then your home phone number
simple no need for a big fuss

even a 13 year old kid like me can do these sorts off things
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He did that, you need to read a long computer book. THERE IS A 'back-door', if you don't set it up.
 
tlarkin

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well if the admin account has no password then its not a back door it would be a faulty configuration.
 
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INTELCRAZY said:
Yes, true, but it is still considered a "back-door" that is left wide open
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I think you may be aruging semantics with me, but yes technically I guess it would be a back door, but at the same time I consider a back door to be an exploit that is used to create a back door, ie like a trojan.

its like saying that my Linux server's root password is blank, thats not really a back door that is more like a poor administrator who doesn't know what they are doing.

There are also file pathing bugs in windows and other knowns problems that you can exploit to gain access to certain resources (as there are in all OSes) and using a known exploit would be more like a back door. Then again it comes down to semantics, because also an admin who doesn't keep up on security updates and gets exploited is also their own fault.
 
apj101

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and even physically lock it with a locking mechanism and i will still gain access to your computer.
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im sorry but if he set a bios password, and locked up the box so you dont have access to the cmos jumper/internal battery then there is no way you are getting rounds
The bios password is so low level its even before the usb and other drives are initialised, theres no way you could bring something else on board.
of course assuming you not an expert lock picker ;)
 
tlarkin

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apj101 said:
im sorry but if he set a bios password, and locked up the box so you dont have access to the cmos jumper/internal battery then there is no way you are getting rounds
The bios password is so low level its even before the usb and other drives are initialised, theres no way you could bring something else on board.
of course assuming you not an expert lock picker ;)
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dude, bolt cutters, done it before to an older desktop at work that some user put a pad lock on then quit. I used bolt cutters, and unless its a kick ass master lock, most bolt cutters cut through basic pad locks.

Built in case locks can be drilled out, done that too.
 
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tlarkin said:
dude, bolt cutters, done it before to an older desktop at work that some user put a pad lock on then quit. I used bolt cutters, and unless its a kick ass master lock, most bolt cutters cut through basic pad locks.

Built in case locks can be drilled out, done that too.
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How about finding the simple key, "vending machine key". I have a million of them, the same key design is used for gun cabinets, computer cases, server rack enclosures, etc.
 
apj101

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tlarkin said:
dude, bolt cutters, done it before to an older desktop at work that some user put a pad lock on then quit. I used bolt cutters, and unless its a kick ass master lock, most bolt cutters cut through basic pad locks.

Built in case locks can be drilled out, done that too.
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ahh, i thought you were implying you could bypass the password, i didnt realise we where talking so invasive methods. given that most chasis are pretty thin aluminium you could get through it with a dremel multi tool and 10 mins....
but is room mate is much less incline to go chopping up bolts or angle grinding a hole in the case....it kinda cross a line between just logging on as guest and breaking and entering :D
 
tlarkin

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apj101 said:
ahh, i thought you were implying you could bypass the password, i didnt realise we where talking so invasive methods. given that most chasis are pretty thin aluminium you could get through it with a dremel multi tool and 10 mins....
but is room mate is much less incline to go chopping up bolts or angle grinding a hole in the case....it kinda cross a line between just logging on as guest and breaking and entering :D
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I agree, I was simply stating physical access means security is thrown out the window...I mean according to the OP his roomate is a jerk face, so obviously he might do something like that.

who knows?
 
bluedishwasher

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Rollofthedice said:
I don't want him to get on because he uses it for surfing for online porn and he prints stuff wasting my ink. So I've been thinking of getting a lock for my room, but I was hoping there was a less expensive way to keep him off.
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1) use an internet filter to block all porn sites? could be an idea, whenever you leave set it to block almost everything
2)remove the ink cartridges when your out or something? sounds a bit draconian but its pretty practical
 
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dragon2309

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run away with the fuses to the mains electricity when you leave.... or if you're a real geek, set up an RFID tagging system, where your entry will fire off relays conencted in series with the electricity supply.... oooh, ive got ideas now

dragon
 
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JuggaloKillaz

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thats the most easiest way but does your room mate know how to run computers, cuz if so than all he has to do is remove the battery.
 
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