Erico Technologies, LLC

01/03/2017

OK, so current work projects are drying up. I need new clients! I work with Microsoft platforms, workstations, servers, networking, security, routers, WiFi, cabling, VoIP phones, remote access, printing, etc. I can work for small shops, medium, whatever. I can be your only I.T. resource or work within your organization as a contractor. My Facebook network consists of former employees of mine, former and current clients, and some just know me as an I.T. Pro. I also can and will gladly do home computing as well. Thanks for your time. Please PM me if interested or know someone who may be. Thanks!

08/06/2015

Questions about Windows 10? Want to install it? Worried it's too different?

I installed a test copy a while ago and ran it off and on. No problems, worked fine for me.

So I installed the "Ready for Windows 10" version from the icon near my clock (bottom right of the taskbar).

The installer assured me my computer was compatible with Windows 10.

So I installed it...

(stay tuned for the next installment)

07/21/2015

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2015/07/14/tesla-hacking-defcon/

Does your car have zero-days? The Tesla Model S does, according to researchers, who plan to reveal five previously-unknown, unpatched vulnerabilities at the Defcon hacker conference in August.

04/14/2015

Oh, nothing, really. Installed Voice over IP phone system at a Ford dealership here in the valley. Reconfigured a bunch of Cisco switches and installed phones etc. Started at 4PM, got home at 4AM. The glamorous life of IT.

03/21/2015

Well, this was fun.

03/18/2015

Nice...

Microsoft has moved forward the launch date of its most anticipated operating system in years, Windows 10, which will launch in 190 countries and 111 languages in summer 2015. The company announced

03/17/2015

Introducing the new Dell OptiPlex 9020 and 3020 Micro PCs — Dell’s smallest, most versatile form factors yet. With a space-saving micro chassis design, these PCs can be securely mounted behind a monitor, under a desk or on the wall. And like the rest of the OptiPlex family, they deliver the fully secure, centrally managed and reliable experience you expect from Dell.

12/15/2014

I just received this email... PLEASE be aware that especially this time of year thieves are trying to access your account data, passwords, computer contents, etc. To be safe , don't just blindly click on the "LINK" without looking to see where it will go first. If you're using MS Outlook or similar, when you "hover" your mouse pointer WITHOUT CLICKING you can see a window will pop up showing where that link will go. I don't know what "guruallianceindia" is but I'll bet it's not good.

11/18/2014

09/30/2014

Looking for a new PC but don't want Windows 8? You're not alone, BTW. You CAN still buy a new PC with Windows 7, but you'll have to do so online. I haven't seen a new PC with Windows 7 in a store for over a year. Dell (my personal choice for business PCs and servers) still sells PCs with Windows 7.

10/17/2013

So 2 weeks ago one of the garage door springs went "wham-sproing!" and it needed to be replaced. Had to replace both of them. What does this have to do with this page? Well, in the course of having the door fixed I spoke with the technician and he told me I could upgrade my opener to be web-enabled. In other words, access the garage door opener via the web or a smartphone. Nah, it can't be that easy, can it? Yup... I was amazed.

I ordered, on Amazon, a Chamberlain CIGCWC Internet/Smartphone Connectivity Kit.

http://www.amazon.com/Chamberlain-CIGCWC-Internet-Smartphone-Connectivity/dp/B00C1CF1S6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1382023043&sr=8-8&keywords=chamberlain

As usual per Amazon, it showed up quickly. I removed the old worn-out wall control, and hooked up the new one. I used the same wires that connected to the old wall control, no need to replace them unless you really want to. It's "smart", so it takes a few seconds to learn what opener motor it's connected to, then the pilot light illuminates and it's ready to go.

The other half of the kit (Internet Gateway) connects to your router (if you only have a cable modem or equivalent you need to add a router, more on that later). Wait for the lights to illuminate. Go to Chamberlain's website and create an account (your email address and a easy to remember and type on your smartphone, but not TOO easy). Log in, and set up the Gateway. Follow the instructions. By the way, the instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. Once the device is set up, on your computer, you can now open and close your garage door!

Download the app for your smartphone. Log in the same as the website (this is why it's a good idea to make a somewhat easy password, although not TOO easy, since it's your garage door...)

Log in to the app, and it will tell you how whether or not the door is open, how long it's been that way, and you can open or close the door from your phone. You can also set up alerts on the website to tell you if the door is open. Also, the wall control will automatically close the door if it's open for a predetermined time (1, 5, or 10 minutes). I really like this. It's easy to set up, inexpensive, and the peace of mind is priceless.

Monitor and control your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone, tablet or connected device. Receive open garage door alerts to your smartphone.