Barclays scraps Big Brother Software

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BritishLad88 replied

22 February 2020, 13:36
Originally posted by cojak View Post

Barclays scraps 'Big Brother' staff tracking system - BBC News

Good!

Stuff likes these should be outlawed.

Old fashioned. Dated. Dinosaur
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NigelJK replied

21 February 2020, 15:34
I call BS.

Scrapped

I checked and it was set to install in 2025.
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Hobosapien replied

21 February 2020, 10:18
Mouse jigglers.

I want the opposite, something that makes them think I'm not doing any work, then when they log into the webcam to check they can see my tiny 'FOAD' sticker I've put over it.

Life's too short to give a crap what those management muppets think. That's for permies.
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ladymuck replied

21 February 2020, 09:40
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

I might just get one to see if USB ports are enabled. Somehow I doubt it.

If you're allowed to plug in a USB mouse, it should be fine
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BrilloPad replied

21 February 2020, 09:28
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

That's why you get the USB mouse jiggler. It's doesn't install anything.

I might just get one to see if USB ports are enabled. Somehow I doubt it.
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ladymuck replied

21 February 2020, 09:27
That's why you get the USB mouse jiggler. It's doesn't install anything.
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BrilloPad replied

21 February 2020, 09:16
Most banks now lock down their software so things like MouseJiggler cannot be installed.

Needs something that physically moves the mouse.....
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wattaj replied

21 February 2020, 09:03
Waaaaay ahead of y'all...

Worth waiting for...

Last edited by wattaj; 21 February 2020, 09:05.
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Benny replied

20 February 2020, 23:27
I use one of these Stageek mouse mover - wanting to avoid any software installs I went for a physical device

Downsides:
Tad noisy in operation - I disconnect when in conferences

Supplied on/off switch is flaky

Both items can be worked around
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GigiBronz replied

20 February 2020, 20:11
Probably they have something new and better...

Can you ping wifi devices inside a building and find their location?
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AtW replied

20 February 2020, 17:55
They are lucky that Lehman Brothers gone bust
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SimonMac replied

20 February 2020, 17:27
I use Jiggler for Mac - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com
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northernladuk replied

20 February 2020, 16:37
They'll probably find at this point in time that the top 20% of worst offenders by a country mile happen to be 100% of their contractor workforce.
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ladymuck replied

20 February 2020, 16:27
Originally posted by cojak View Post

Barclays scraps 'Big Brother' staff tracking system - BBC News

What you need is one of these...

USB Mouse Jiggler

Had a mouse jiggler for years. Bought when I was working at Barclays
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cojak started a topic Barclays scraps Big Brother Software

20 February 2020, 16:23
Barclays scraps Big Brother Software

Barclays scraps 'Big Brother' staff tracking system - BBC News

What you need is one of these...

USB Mouse Jiggler
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