[Colorado-Talk] technology group

[Curtis Chong]

Good morning:

 

".now, if something happens to my equipment, if I do not want a strange
person to come in my home bringing the virus along with them, how do I
figure out how to fix my own issues and how can I set up my own network
safely."

 

Unfortunately, the practical reality is that there are many things that need
fixing at home that many of us are unable to handle on our own. This is why
we have auto mechanics, technical support personnel, cable technicians,
plumbers, and electricians-to name only a few. If, for example, my pipes
spring a leak, I know that I have neither the tools nor the expertise to fix
the leak. Despite my many years fixing other people's software issues, I
know that I am not likely to be able to fix my Internet modem if it has a
total failure. At some point, if I want to stay connected, somebody will
have to come into my home, and if that needs to happen, I can only hope that
there will be enough social distancing and personal protection equipment
available to prevent me and my family from getting COVID-19.

 

This is, I regret to say, the world we now live in.

 

Cordially,

 

Curtis Chong

 

 

 

From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Heather
Albright via Colorado-Talk
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 10:37 PM
To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Heather Albright <kd5cbl at outlook.com>
Subject: [Colorado-Talk] technology group

 

Hello, I was wondering if anyone is going to have a tec conference in zoom
for those who have to say set up a network at home? I was thinking, we are
all at home and using the internet much more often. I always took my modem
for granted along with the router provided by my cable provider. But, now,
if something happens to my equipment, if I do not want a strange person to
come in my home bringing the virus along with them, how do I figure out how
to fix my own issues and how can I set up my own network safely. I just do
not want to rely on a virus/malware program alone. I saw a lot of zoom
conferences across the board but, I am wondering if they are going to have
one to teach us how to create our own network set ups. Like which routers
and modems work best with assistive technology and which mesh networks are
accessible? How to understand firewalls and when does one need to use a vpn?
All the things I wish I had learned in tec class at the center, well, I do
not think we had those discussions back then woe! Thanks, Heather 

 

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