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awax 02-19-2017 02:05 PM


Originally Posted by Oly Olson (Post 2304822)
Leave it to UAL's great IT hacks to make sure that we can't use a UAL approved app like EZCCS on the company iPad... :confused: UFB

While you may not be able to to use or install a particular app on the company iPad, I haven't found any problems using the company's bandwidth via personal hotspot. ;)

Not the ideal solution obviously, but where there's a will theres a way. Not a big deal domestically, but internationally that tip comes in handy.

Oly Olson 02-19-2017 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by awax (Post 2304956)
While you may not be able to to use or install a particular app on the company iPad, I haven't found any problems using the company's bandwidth via personal hotspot. ;)

Not the ideal solution obviously, but where there's a will theres a way. Not a big deal domestically, but internationally that tip comes in handy.

Yes! And...another "loophole" to be plugged by the Good Deal Cops no doubt...

APC225 02-19-2017 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by JoePatroni (Post 2297020)
The iPad IS monitored by software, they know exactly what apps you have and they know exactly how you use it.

An LCA told me a standards meeting had a slide with unapproved apps on ipads, rank ordered from most to least. One month it was some game and few knew what it was. Someone said it was a kids' game that people were loading for their kids (or grand kids). Everyone laughed. They know.

oldmako 02-19-2017 06:08 PM

If the LCA's are wasting their time monitoring this type of crap, then we're in a lousy spot.

APC225 02-19-2017 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by oldmako (Post 2305088)
If the LCA's are wasting their time monitoring this type of crap, then we're in a lousy spot.

It was likely an entertainment slide for the meeting, not something the LCAs need monitor. It demonstrates the company knows what's on there and it appears they're now moving to shut down the non-white list apps.

jdt30 02-19-2017 07:47 PM


Originally Posted by oldmako (Post 2305088)
If the LCA's are wasting their time monitoring this type of crap, then we're in a lousy spot.

Management applauds your use of the Distilled Whiskey and Community Guide App, but recommends you update your Tinder password.

JetPilotMike 02-20-2017 04:33 AM

Funny thing is, LCA's have the App store enabled. The one's I have seen have a lot of non-white list apps installed. Seems like a double standard.

Shrek 02-20-2017 04:41 AM


Originally Posted by JetPilotMike (Post 2305201)
Funny thing is, LCA's have the App store enabled. The one's I have seen have a lot of non-white list apps installed. Seems like a double standard.

But but they have cool red letters on their badges saying checkairman - so awesome :rolleyes:

The color of the letters should be brown

APC225 02-20-2017 08:37 AM


Originally Posted by JetPilotMike (Post 2305201)
Funny thing is, LCA's have the App store enabled. The one's I have seen have a lot of non-white list apps installed. Seems like a double standard.

With great responsibility comes great access, or something like that.

Airhoss 02-21-2017 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by Half wing (Post 2296183)
Who cares if they snoop. What kind of stuff do you have on your personal iPad? I guess if you think you might get fired, then you should probably have your stuff backed up. You know, in case they ask for your badge and your iPad one morning.

Half Wing,

Let me help you out with a huge misconception here and maybe save you the time and trouble of having to find a new job. The company is actively monitoring your iPad automatically and constantly. I have seen two live demonstrations of the monitoring system.

The head tech dude comes into the room during a meeting and puts the iPad monitoring screen up on the projector. Any unauthorized app or website that is or has been used in a company iPad comes up with the violators file number attached. What is an unauthorized app you ask? ANY APP THAT IS NOT AVAIABLE THROUGH THE UAL APP STORE! What is an unauthorized website? Anything that is not available through the UAL APP STORE or is not company related.

Do not web surf with your company iPad. Do not load unauthorized apps. They know about it immediately. If they choose to act on it they will act on it. Don't be stupid, don't think that you are out smarting the company, just get your own personal device for personal activities.

Especially don't do this if you are a half winger..... This is not rocket science folks.

Is there a grey area here? Yes. Is there a a line in the sand? Yes. And you don't want to be the guy who finds out where that line is.


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