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Guardian Angel
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« on: February 25, 2009, 10:09:32 AM »
Don't know how many are aware of this difference, but worth posting for any that do not......

What is the difference between http and https
   
Maybe you already knew this,  but I thought it was important enough to post even if you already know.
 
The main difference between http:// and https:// is It's all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transport Protocol, Which is just a fancy way of saying it's a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) For information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients. The! important thing is the letter S which makes the difference between HTTP and HTTPS.

The S (big surprise) stands for "Secure". If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://. This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular 'unsecure' language. In other words, it is possible for someone to "eavesdrop" on your computer's conversation with the website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.
 
This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website! But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.
   
You understand why this is so important, right?
   
If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://.   If it doesn't, there's no way you're going to safely enter sensitive information like a credit card number.
 
PASS IT ON (You may save someone a lot of grief). 
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2009, 02:26:25 PM »
I didn't know that !   Angel Halo
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 07:27:46 PM »
I need help. Some how I lost my address line. I can't go anywhere unless it's listed under my favorites. I must have click onto something I shouldn't have. Please can anyone help me get it back?
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 07:57:39 PM »
If you are using Internet Explorer you might try going to view->toolbars and seeing if there are checkmarks next to everything listed there.  If not you can click on one like "links" and see if that restores it.
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 02:53:13 PM »
I suggested Mac try Restoring his computer to an earlier date.....it worked!........I am computer iliterate but every once in a while I have a bright idea.................... grin Cheering cheesy
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