@Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
Today I begin the recovery from my rotator cuff surgery I had this morning. Today is mostly my wife sterning telling me to sit down and stop doing stuff... I'm way more restless than normal. ug.
Heal up, those tickets won’t close themselves,…
No more new tickets for me,.. two days down three to go, lots of off boarding meetings and knowledge transferring.
@Mario-Jakovina said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
@gjacobse said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
@Mario-Jakovina said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
@gjacobse said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
Any time I try to set this now results in failure after failure and code regeneration - What's the use if restart after reboot if the code changes?
What do you mean by "code regenaration"?
I use Supremo, Meshcentral2 and Teamviewer, and have no issues, after reboots.
I used the 'incorrect' term code... Password.
You need to setup "unattended access" with fixed password.
Look here:
https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/1227-setup-secure-unattended-access-to-your-devicesSame is with Supremo.
Meshcentral is great and free, but you need to setup your server.
Interesting and not previously known. Will have to test and see. Used to be you only needed to click one maybe two boxes and you were done…
@EddieJennings said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
@gjacobse said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
In the early days of Teamviewer, it seemed like it was really 'reliable' for setting to start up after reboot and being able to reconnect. Any time I try to set this now results in failure after failure and
code regenerationpassword - What's the use if restart after reboot if the code changes? I mean - how does that help me when I'm five hundred miles away from the computer?While I have moved to using NoMachine internally - there isn't any reason it can't be configured to do the same function am I correct? You will still need 'client / server' computers and the proper port forwarding in your router.
I ask to assist a club member who is about to spend two months in Florida, for something easy enough for him to work with.
(Off to research)
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Sounds like you're wanting a persistent remote connection to the target machine. MeshCentral gets the job done for me.
This is for a single person that is non-it and in his seventies. Mesh central isn’t an option as he isn’t going to want to set up or manage a server
@Mario-Jakovina said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
@gjacobse said in Todays' replacement for Teamviewer:
Any time I try to set this now results in failure after failure and code regeneration - What's the use if restart after reboot if the code changes?
What do you mean by "code regenaration"?
I use Supremo, Meshcentral2 and Teamviewer, and have no issues, after reboots.
I used the 'incorrect' term code... Password.
When going from AD to Workgroup you'll need to create local profiles on each computer for each person if they move between the computers. If they never use the other computer, then it likely won't be needed. Only their own profile on their computer
You should have a local administer account on all machines regardless as a just in case, use a complex password and disable it if you feel at risk. Or - will the users have local administrator rights to their computer allowing them to do and install anything. (risky).
File Server - or just call it a NAS. Yes,.. separate passwords here can be a bother,.. but 'easy enough' Even an off-domain computer can access a file share if you have domain credentials - I do so all the time at the office on a fresh imaged PC.
Here at home I have a dozen computers that are non-domain and non-Microsoft Sign-on and a central NAS. Some folders in the NAS are open READ (movies, music) some are password access with username. And separate UserNames from the Desktop.
In the early days of Teamviewer, it seemed like it was really 'reliable' for setting to start up after reboot and being able to reconnect. Any time I try to set this now results in failure after failure and code regeneration password - What's the use if restart after reboot if the code changes? I mean - how does that help me when I'm five hundred miles away from the computer?
While I have moved to using NoMachine internally - there isn't any reason it can't be configured to do the same function am I correct? You will still need 'client / server' computers and the proper port forwarding in your router.
I ask to assist a club member who is about to spend two months in Florida, for something easy enough for him to work with.
(Off to research)
(editted)
@jt1001001 said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse I'm intersted in your gateway project. I have a project on my bench right now involving a/an Yeasu radio/Katronics APRS setup that I was hoping to set up a remote voltage/temp monitor at my property (no Internet access). Alas it sits as too may other pressing items goin on
I'm not sure, but maybe using LORAwan would be better? A good bit out of my league,.. but could do more of what you are wanting.
@jt1001001 said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
Working today (Day after holiday here in the U.S), tackling some network updates and InTune while I have the chance.
Sorry to hear - maybe they will comp you the day to take when you can sit and relax... a often rare thing to do in IT.
We are soon off to the in-laws for the afternoon. not sure I want to get into anything just yet with the limited time but need to research building a VHF gateway (Ham Radio) as there is a little more interest here now... Something I have looked at doing almost a decade ago. Technology has changed a bit but the premise is still the same
Onboarding paper work... WOO!!!!.. no - wait.. Oh crap ... I wasn't done with that page.. come back here!!! GAH!
oops.. >click< HR - HELP!
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
While some things are still in flux - it may have a good out come. I have spoken to all parties and it is currently implied that I will get the time. It of course remains to be seen - but am hopeful.
I've communicated with the new HR office and set my start date.
Interesting - For whatever reason, AT&T has issues with delivery of Voicemail an Voicemail notification - but whatever.
I got a voice mail (no call logged in recent) from the company saying good to go. with this information - I can feel more at ease in that I will get my PTO... That's a relief considering the stress I carried for three days, that and not being able to discuss this with those involved. wolf!
that voicemail will be saved for reference should something be applied differently.
While some things are still in flux - it may have a good out come. I have spoken to all parties and it is currently implied that I will get the time. It of course remains to be seen - but am hopeful.
I've communicated with the new HR office and set my start date.
@Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@JaredBusch said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
Too many to quote using the phone,.. thanks.
so- now it is a bit bitter sweet as I may very well lose all of my accrued PTO,..94 hours.
Will have to see
Dunno about your state, but every state I have dealt with, accrued means it is earned and is 100% required to be paid out.
For those in Ohio, the employer must have a written policy stating under what conditions accrued PTO will not be paid.
And there’s the ‘rub’ of course.
While I live and work in Kentucky, the company that pays me is in Ohio…. And yes- it’s in the Employee handbook. So it’s very very likely that I’ll get screwed out of it.
Forgot to mention, I don't see why a company believes in not paying out PTO hours for mainly, good, stable employees who put in their 2 week notice?
The now ex-employee will blab to the rest which may foster a issue amongst the current staff as the rumor runs amuck within the company.
If an employee has a good hunch they will not be paid, they might as well go on vacation for two weeks, come back for a day and then walk out a day before starting their new job. --- Seen this happen in the last few years.
Keep in mind, I"m a contractor. and yea,.. it's in the handbook.. it's not paid out. take it or lose it.
The company I work FOR does carry over. and the COO is a little confused why I wasn't hired,.. LAST YEAR,.. but she has little room to do anything...
In the back of my mind,.. the former Director is getting kick backs from all the money spent. the organization has spent over $1.1M on all services and products in the last 18months. And this is a clinic of less than 300 people.
since the contractor isn't going to pay it out - can't the clinic just give it to you in a bank?
How would that work? The position I accepted is not with the clinic.
@pmoncho
Yikes -
No thanks.. I just would like to have my 94 hours considering,... or at least a good bit of it.
@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
In the back of my mind,.. the former Director is getting kick backs from all the money spent. the organization has spent over $1.1M on all services and products in the last 18months. And this is a clinic of less than 300 people.
And the COO hasn't stepped in to do something about it? How is a former junior manager (compared to the COO) able to do that but the COO unable to hire someone?
How are companies this bad?
From the meeting we had with the COO and the CEO made it seem that the Director washed a lot of information both directions. To the C-suite and from them... so seems they didn't know about a number of things.
@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
The company I work FOR does carry over. and the COO is a little confused why I wasn't hired,.. LAST YEAR,.. but she has little room to do anything...
A COO has little room to do anything? How is that a COO?
The COO can't tell my company to pay it out -
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@JaredBusch said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
Too many to quote using the phone,.. thanks.
so- now it is a bit bitter sweet as I may very well lose all of my accrued PTO,..94 hours.
Will have to see
Dunno about your state, but every state I have dealt with, accrued means it is earned and is 100% required to be paid out.
For those in Ohio, the employer must have a written policy stating under what conditions accrued PTO will not be paid.
And there’s the ‘rub’ of course.
While I live and work in Kentucky, the company that pays me is in Ohio…. And yes- it’s in the Employee handbook. So it’s very very likely that I’ll get screwed out of it.
Forgot to mention, I don't see why a company believes in not paying out PTO hours for mainly, good, stable employees who put in their 2 week notice?
The now ex-employee will blab to the rest which may foster a issue amongst the current staff as the rumor runs amuck within the company.
If an employee has a good hunch they will not be paid, they might as well go on vacation for two weeks, come back for a day and then walk out a day before starting their new job. --- Seen this happen in the last few years.
Yea,.. sadly - while I am rather against it,.. it's likely how I will have to handle this.
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@JaredBusch said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
Too many to quote using the phone,.. thanks.
so- now it is a bit bitter sweet as I may very well lose all of my accrued PTO,..94 hours.
Will have to see
Dunno about your state, but every state I have dealt with, accrued means it is earned and is 100% required to be paid out.
For those in Ohio, the employer must have a written policy stating under what conditions accrued PTO will not be paid.
And there’s the ‘rub’ of course.
While I live and work in Kentucky, the company that pays me is in Ohio…. And yes- it’s in the Employee handbook. So it’s very very likely that I’ll get screwed out of it.
Forgot to mention, I don't see why a company believes in not paying out PTO hours for mainly, good, stable employees who put in their 2 week notice?
The now ex-employee will blab to the rest which may foster a issue amongst the current staff as the rumor runs amuck within the company.
If an employee has a good hunch they will not be paid, they might as well go on vacation for two weeks, come back for a day and then walk out a day before starting their new job. --- Seen this happen in the last few years.
Keep in mind, I"m a contractor. and yea,.. it's in the handbook.. it's not paid out. take it or lose it.
The company I work FOR does carry over. and the COO is a little confused why I wasn't hired,.. LAST YEAR,.. but she has little room to do anything...
In the back of my mind,.. the former Director is getting kick backs from all the money spent. the organization has spent over $1.1M on all services and products in the last 18months. And this is a clinic of less than 300 people.
@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@pmoncho said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@JaredBusch said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
Too many to quote using the phone,.. thanks.
so- now it is a bit bitter sweet as I may very well lose all of my accrued PTO,..94 hours.
Will have to see
Dunno about your state, but every state I have dealt with, accrued means it is earned and is 100% required to be paid out.
For those in Ohio, the employer must have a written policy stating under what conditions accrued PTO will not be paid.
And there’s the ‘rub’ of course.
While I live and work in Kentucky, the company that pays me is in Ohio…. And yes- it’s in the Employee handbook. So it’s very very likely that I’ll get screwed out of it.
Even though I am only partly to blame here.
- Because I get it done, it’s given to me
- because I close the most tickets, it’s given to me
- because it had to be done and there isn’t anyone else here to do it, it’s given to me
- because Jake hole didn’t finish it, I have to.
- because “I trust you to get it done”,…
- because he’s a lazy f*
…- because this is how’s it’s been.
That's called "leverage". Every response should be "and why are you paying them to do that rather than the person who is actually doing it?" and "why do you keep paying people you don't trust?" and "I have a hard time believing your faith in me as you say that when I get more work, but say the opposite in my paycheck. Your actions say you don't actually have faith in me."
It is partly the "old staff" mentality.. The one who I have the most issue with has been there almost five years - and is a full employee - I'm 'just a contractor'.
So, as the most senior (in time only) he gets to skate by on things. Partly because of the previous IT staff and Director. The Director didn't do anything as he did everything asked of him - and nothing more. He's an 'IT Specialist" but classifies himself as a "Security Specialist" for the organization. We are all IT Specialists.. oh well...
It's a lame dynamic... he can do good work, but that's when you can get him to work. With the Directory having been a 'filter' on some things... he could likely find himself in a sour spot before long - and that'll be it. But I am not staying.
Got my start date pushed off,.. so maybe I don't have to lose all my time. But that edges into the time we go to Virginia to visit family. And it'll be my granddaughters first Christmas... so I don't want to skip that...
Am for single also,.. less to manage
Building a fresh image file while reviewing options in my mind,.. and waiting on a few responses.