Recent problems using this site

[bumpy]

I have been using this site for ages posting pictures etc without problem.

Now after a change of computer etc its all gone to pot

1. I have a little circle with an 'i' in it just before you Web site address. If i click on it, it says 'your connection to this site is not secure'

2. I cant attach pictures as I have done for years, the 'add files' button does nothing

3. I can reply to posts, but I cant use the 'quote' button. All I get is a little circle going round and round.

Can you help?

[Beechwoods]

Which browser and browser version are you using? Looks like your security settings are too high and it's preventing you using certain features.

[bumpy]

Its windows 10, but where do I find the browser version?

[struth]

Browser i.e. Firefox or windows own one. Sounds like windows own looking for https or ssl certificates which site doesn't do. Try downloading another browser. Opera google chrome Etc. I use Firefox without issue

[bumpy]

Yes it must be windows. I will try downloading Google.

[Barry]

Browser i.e. Firefox or windows own one. Sounds like windows own looking for https or ssl certificates which site doesn't do. Try downloading another browser. Opera google chrome Etc. I use Firefox without issue


I frequently now get messages from Internet Explorer stating there are 'site security certificate errors'. Sometimes connection cannot be made, for other sites one can simply overide the caveat.

I'm wondering if IE have tightened their security.

[bumpy]

I'm now working on Google chrome as default browser. All other browsers have been removed from list of browsers, but the fault is still there. I will reboot :)

[bumpy]

Still the same :(

[struth]

a restart might cure it. or an anti virus program on pc or the settings on the firewall either on pc or on the router? maybe a age related lock?
just thinking out loud:)

could temp disable firewall and defender etc.

[struth]

check settings in windows defender security centre app and browser control. there are some settings there that might block things

[struth]

Could also be a bug in windoz. I get the i and not secure bit too which was a google thing. they didnt bother to tell anyone/
I get it now on every site actually that is not https which is most tbh. Not allowing you to post a picture sounds more like a firewall thing tbh.

[bumpy]

Defender was already off. I still have AVG antivirus and Talk Talk F-Secure fighting to control my computer. I like AVG so F-Secure is going :)

[bumpy]

Defender was already off. I still have AVG antivirus and Talk Talk F-Secure fighting to control my computer. I like AVG so F-Secure is going :)

YESSSSSSSSS all seems OK now. Thanks guys

[Light Dependant Resistor]

There are changes afoot from internet browser programs to have those websites which require passwords, to comply with what are called TLS or their earlier name SSL certificates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_key_certificate

Google Chrome just yesterday distributed a email advising of a new version of Chrome saying;
"As you may have heard, Google Chrome is receiving an update called Chrome 62 in October. This new version of the popular browser will bring about many changes, one of which being the browser will regard ANY website that doesn't have an SSL Certificate installed to be insecure.

This means anyone using Google Chrome and visiting a website that doesn't have an SSL certificate will be shown the website is insecure. By seeing a website isn't secured by an SSL certificate, many visitors may end up leaving the site before they've even begun reading anything.

What an SSL Certificate does is encrypt the data travelling between your website and your visitors, ensuring that malicious third-parties can’t get their hands on the sensitive data your customers may be typing into your website, such as passwords or credit card details. Non-SSL-secured websites can be identified as they start with http://, while secured websites start with https://. SSL-protected websites receive a green padlock as well as either a green “Secure” label or the company’s own name, in the Chrome browser’s address bar (depending on the type of SSL certificate the website has opted for).
"

Whilst AOS is on the very low side of needing encryption, as it does not transact credit card details, it looks like there is going to be, or there is already, insufficient distinction between lighter sites needing passwords( - as AOS does) and those requiring heavier need of encryption like banking sites .

My advice, would be to use a browser that is already ahead of issues and can possibly make these distinctions.
From what I can see Opera is a good choice, http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/
as is Mozilla, who no doubt will be working day and night on work arounds https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/

Will be interesting to see how this develops.

[struth]

YESSSSSSSSS all seems OK now. Thanks guys

thats good.. nice car by way..

http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21524&d=1507219022

[bumpy]

thats good.. nice car by way..


Thanks made in 1954. About as old as the drivers in my open baffles and the wife :)

[struth]

my telefunken drivers are a little younger i think.. 60's

[spendorman]

thats good.. nice car by way..

http://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21524&d=1507219022

About 1970, I turned down one like this that was going for £50, was in good condition as well. Refused it because there was a little play in the front wheel bearings, fool.