It’s a topic that has been bashed over the head quite a lot recently, with the ISM requirement having come into force and a load of companies pushing their services (and I wont lie… me included!) But many have been told they must take a training course. To be clear, it is optional! But also, it is recommended! And what …
A Rain cloud in the sky
The scenario, the vessel is quietly at anchor, you’re watching the Formula 1 on TV, received via your satellite receiver and suddenly the signal drops, comes back and drops again. The Guest calls the crew to fix this and the next 30mins is spent troubleshooting what may be wrong with the TV receive dish… Did anyone actually look out the …
Starlink – the game changer?
SpaceX is making a name for itself in many sectors, but one that is interesting for remote Internet access is STARLINK! They have just sent out a beta kit to end users for them to try it out and so far it has come back with some very promising results. Adventures With Kramer has made several videos with the kit …
Updated KerioControl Gateways
GFI Software, the company behind the KerioControl Gateway has recently released an upgraded version of its hardware that runs the KerioControl Software. Most of us are familiar with the NG300 and the NG500, the red box installed on many of our networks to protect us from the internet intrusions, but more importantly to control our out flowing internet traffic, managing …
Oh my Internet
by Tim Gorter, AV/IT/Wi-Fi Virtual AVIT ETO (teletechnics.com) Although our need to be “connected” over the past years has steadily been growing with an ever-increasing range of services demanding a connection to the Internet cloud, it seems the past 6 months has pushed it to our mental limits! The social changes that has been driven through the virus scare has …
The magic and nuances of VPN
by Tim Gorter, AV/IT/Wi-Fi Virtual AVIT ETO (teletechnics.com) Most people have probably heard of a VPN, and especially the fact that a VPN can give you the ability to stream video from your home country when you are elsewhere. Yet probably what a VPN really is, is part of the dark arts. Let’s start with defining a VPN or in …
Better cellular connection
by Tim Gorter, AV/IT/Wi-Fi Virtual AVIT ETO (teletechnics.com) More and more vendors are trying to move into the cellular space, wanting to provide you the ultimate 4G connection. VSAT providers try to give you the complete connectivity package, cellular modem manufacturers are slipping in the SIM card option, and vice versa 4G SIM card suppliers add the perfect antenna option …
Why Am I Connected to Wi-Fi But Not the Internet?
I cant count how many times I have heard, I have no Wifi, when in effect they mean they have no internet! There seems to be a static confusion that Wifi means internet, when they are 2 very separate portions of the bigger picture. And the best sinology that I can put, is when you would say I have no …
The Windows PC troubleshooter
A little change and all your troubles have appeared! The PC is unresponsive or has strange behaviors. A little change can cause trouble and the best solution here is to look back and you may better pinpoint the problem and find a solutions. Here are is a guide to help you on your way. A simple restart of Windows often …
A yacht is only a boat
Recently I watched a TEDx video “A Hotel is just a building” by Bashar Wali, a presentation about the value of the personal attention. Bashar points out how the difference in how a person is treated and recognized, is at a personal level… and that you are not just another guest, greeted with the same old generic message or simply …