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Re: I have a ? on the S behind HTTPS.... 

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I guess then My ? is why doesn't their link post click-able? The S stops folks from directly going to their site and the article I posted? Zerohedge just started this......




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Re: I have a ? on the S behind HTTPS....
By: Decomposed
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Sun, 31 Dec 17 12:33 PM
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Re: “Why do websites do that?? Thanks in advance.........”

It means that a secure connection exists between the client and the host. Everything going between the two is encrypted and a secure tunnel exists. There are obvious benefits to it when money is being transacted.

As for why sites like youtube do it... you got me. It DOES slow things down. Maybe they want to stop interlopers from seeing what you're up to.

*** CORRECTION *** I've done a little reading and it is actually faster - because the websites involved are already certified as secure. I didn't know that. That explains why youtube likes it.
 


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