We recently ran into a strange issue at a customer location: every http/s redirect would generate a browser certificate error. In every case, the destination URL had a valid certificate. Turns out the Cisco router behind the Comcast device had an expired, self-signed certificate. Despite generating a new self-signed […]
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We’ve recently seen increased interest from business owners wanting to provide remote access for their employees. What’s the most cost effective and secure way of doing it? Remote Desktop Software such as LogMeIn Pro, TeamViewer, and GoToMyPC are good options when you have 2 or less computers to access remotely. All are easy […]
It’s no secret that the Verizon supplied router and wireless access point has limited capabilities. When I first got Verizon Fios at home, the router was free. Now they make you pay for it. Even if you put your own router at the head of your network, you still need […]
Most everyone has tried the flash based SpeakEasy Internet Speed Test. Recently, SourceForge introduced a HTML5 speed test that doest not require Flash or Java. It works on all devices including tablets and smart phones without needing to install an App. You can try it here: https://sourceforge.net/speedtest/. The image below […]
Are you booting your ESXi hosts from a single USB flash drive? What will you do if that USB stick dies? Most modern servers now have internal dual SD cards that provide redundancy by allowing you to configure them in a RAID 1 mirror. What if you have an older […]
Growing up as a kid, we left the outer garage door closed and the inner door open. Never had any problems. Those days are over. Until recently, leaving the main entrance door to an office open for visitors was the norm. Those days are also over. For the inner garage […]