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RE: Storm season = surge protection

messages@element14.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:58:50 GMT

I totally agree.

If you like your electronic toys, protect them. Otherwise you get the joy of dealling with the insurance agents. I don't recommend it.

Here in Ohio, we have already seen two or three thunderstorms/month. The warm weather advanced the normal season about three weeks.

Since I take lightning photo's, the opportunity has been good, but my tennis elbow issues has kept me from setting up the cameras to try any yet this year. Luckily, the season is young.

Timely post.

DAB

RE: PPP, EAP, 802.1x…what’s the difference?

messages@element14.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:18:35 GMT

You're welcome!

RE: PPP, EAP, 802.1x…what’s the difference?

messages@element14.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:24:17 GMT

Hi Diane,

Thanks for the clarification.

I just cannot keep up with all of the communication accronyms and they keep growing with each day.

Thanks again,

DAB

RE: Sizing a UPS

messages@element14.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:25:41 GMT

Good post.

Still, when you install a UPS, you need to run a test to see how much time it can really support your systems so that you can begin building a power down sequence for the devices you need to keep running the most.

Thanks

DAB

RE: Making the switch from analog to digital video in your KVM environment

messages@element14.com — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:07:25 GMT

I agree that you get a lot of benefits from digital video, but if you are using video to capture the results of experimental tests, the analog video can sometimes collect information lost during the digital conversion.

The problem has always been to find a way to extract these features from the volumes of analog data. Digital processing algorithms enables the automatic extraction of a lot of data from the digitally recorded images.

DAB

RE: 5 ways to get more mileage from your existing infrastructure

messages@element14.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:38:44 GMT

I would call these the first five commandments of hobbiest and makers.

Reuse, Reuse, Reuse. Its what we should all do everyday.

DAB

RE: Four myths about fiber optic cable

messages@element14.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:47:16 GMT

Thanks, DAB. We will keep that in mind for a future post!

RE: Four myths about fiber optic cable

messages@element14.com — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:35:22 GMT

Hi Diane,

I like your post, but what would be really useful to the E14 group is if you could show how inexpensive the fiber and connectors are and show an end to end example.

I think a lot of folks just think it is too difficult to use in a small project. If you could show them how easy the current technology is to use, you might get more people excited about using fiber.

One key advantage is that it is fully secure within your network. It is difficult to tap and if you encrypt your data stream, then it is almost impossible to hack.

Just a thought.

DAB

RE: Buying tips: Plasma v. LCD Screens

messages@element14.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:46:13 GMT

CLF. I see a lot of these early LCD monitors going out due to the failure of the lighting. Other than that, they were fine.

As I reach the point where I plan to replace my older CRT monitors, I will definately go with the LED models, assuming they remain long lasting with good contrast.

DAB

RE: Do you know who's on your network?

messages@element14.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:43:53 GMT

FYI, ALWAYS set up your home network using the encryption option.

It will protect your data and it will keep people close enough physically from taping your network for their own internet access.

Just a thought,

DAB