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Can someone explain SSL to me?
What I understand: SSL Is used by many sites. Basically it is an encrypted connection between you and a website. When you go to a store like newegg it has SSL. You know you are connected via SSL when the web address has a https rather than a http.
What i don't understand: Why don't we have it on all the time? They say that it is dangerous but they don't explain why. Why is it dangerous to be connected to HTTPS whenever it is available? After all we trust are finial info with it when we shop.
I little bit of explaining would be nice. Thanks