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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/welcome/5 "2023-10-08T04:06:52Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Carlos’ Discourse Test The site is basically a Discourse setup and was originally intended to showcase the features for members of TechJamaica. I’ve decided to keep the server up and runn… --- ## [Buying Online: The Platform Is Not Always the Seller](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/buying-online-the-platform-is-not-always-the-seller/111)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/buying-online-the-platform-is-not-always-the-seller/111 "2026-10-05T04:53:32Z")
Buying online has become normal for many of us. Amazon, eBay, and similar platforms make it easy to search, compare, order, and ship products. But one thing that is easy to overlook is this: The platform you are buyi… --- ## [From SendSpace to Transfr: How Large File Sharing Has Changed](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/from-sendspace-to-transfr-how-large-file-sharing-has-changed/110)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/from-sendspace-to-transfr-how-large-file-sharing-has-changed/110 "2026-10-04T16:25:05Z")
Some of us remember when sending a large file online was a much bigger deal than it is today. For me, one of the earliest services that comes to mind is SendSpace. The basic model was simple: Upload the file, get a l… --- ## [Remote Support Tools – Remote Utilities Moves Back to the Top (2026 Update)](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/remote-support-tools-remote-utilities-moves-back-to-the-top-2026-update/109)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/remote-support-tools-remote-utilities-moves-back-to-the-top-2026-update/109 "2026-09-23T16:10:04Z")
Remote Support Tools – Remote Utilities Moves Back to the Top (2026 Update) Updated: September 23, 2026 Blog post with same info here: I’ve used quite a few remote-support applications over the years. DameWare, VNC, R… --- ## [When Old Knowledge Still Matters: COM Ports, Resource Allocation and Troubleshooting](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/when-old-knowledge-still-matters-com-ports-resource-allocation-and-troubleshooting/108)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/when-old-knowledge-still-matters-com-ports-resource-allocation-and-troubleshooting/108 "2026-09-06T02:49:35Z")
When Old Knowledge Still Matters: COM Ports, Resource Allocation and Troubleshooting One of the things I continue to advocate for in IT is the importance of core competencies. Technology changes constantly. Some of the … --- ## [2014 Honda Vezel - P0171 - Old Habits & New Tech](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/2014-honda-vezel-p0171-old-habits-new-tech/106)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/2014-honda-vezel-p0171-old-habits-new-tech/106 "2026-09-03T19:06:15Z")
Good Habits Can Become Bad Habits When the Technology Changes That is the main lesson I took from a recent issue with my 2014 Honda Vezel Hybrid. This is not written as a mechanic’s guide, because I am not a mechanic. I … --- ## [Troubleshooting 101: Sometimes It Really Is Your Device](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-101-sometimes-it-really-is-your-device/105)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-101-sometimes-it-really-is-your-device/105 "2026-08-09T16:32:16Z")
I’ve been doing some of my studies online using Udemy. In a few groups, I had previously suggested that persons interested in getting into AI could start with something simple and guided, such as Coursiv, then move on t… --- ## [Where Are Your Passwords? Password Storage, Managers & 2FA](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/where-are-your-passwords-password-storage-managers-2fa/104)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/where-are-your-passwords-password-storage-managers-2fa/104 "2026-08-05T03:34:46Z")
Password Security – Storage, Password Managers & TOTP Living topic: This information may be updated as applications, features, prices and security practices change. The individual recommendations may evolve, but the cor… --- ## [Troubleshooting Example: Microphone Not Working](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-example-microphone-not-working/103)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-example-microphone-not-working/103 "2026-07-29T11:22:15Z")
This is a recent troubleshooting example that I want to reference. There are some interns at a store that I’m closely affiliated with, and some examples here may be more easily remembered by them. The identifying details… --- ## [Troubleshooting 101](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-101/101)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-101/101 "2026-07-25T16:28:34Z")
Troubleshooting 101 Troubleshooting is more than applying fixes until something starts working. A good technician must be able to: understand the reported problem; identify the actual fault; determine the urgen… --- ## [Billing Clients & The IT Scene](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/billing-clients-the-it-scene/40)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/billing-clients-the-it-scene/40 "2026-07-25T15:23:08Z")
This is a topic that’s kinda sore now, but it keeps coming up. I’m gonna use some images once I get PC or laptop access to illustrate the points, but I do want to get feedback on this. Something that was noticed - well,… --- ## [Education to Employment: Building a Practical IT Career Path](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/education-to-employment-building-a-practical-it-career-path/102)
**Author:** [@khat17](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/khat17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/education-to-employment-building-a-practical-it-career-path/102 "2026-07-25T14:40:51Z")
Education to Employment: Building a Practical IT Career Path Please note that this is related to the following post: You should review the added details there about schools and certifications. Getting into IT should … --- ## [Questions & Answers 101 + Rules](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/questions-answers-101-rules/100)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/questions-answers-101-rules/100 "2026-07-23T02:04:21Z")
Questions & Answers This area is for any and all questions, especially from interns and persons who are still learning. The forum is public, so you may ask questions for yourself or on behalf of a friend. There are no “… --- ## [IPTV Services, Payments & Staying Safe](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/iptv-services-payments-staying-safe/79)
**Author:** [@khat17](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/khat17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/iptv-services-payments-staying-safe/79 "2026-07-19T20:54:12Z")
IPTV Overview This will be edited and updated over time. This post was originally written from my mobile, so bear with me. There are countless IPTV services available online. IPTV itself is simply a way of delivering te… --- ## [Practical Knowledge, Application and Certification](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/practical-knowledge-application-and-certification/98)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/practical-knowledge-application-and-certification/98 "2026-07-18T16:06:11Z")
There is an ongoing debate in IT - at least with me and some friends - about which matters more: formal education, certification, practical knowledge or experience. I believe there should be a balance between all of the… --- ## [Windows Installed, But Is It Really Finished? Understanding Drivers](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/windows-installed-but-is-it-really-finished-understanding-drivers/95)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/windows-installed-but-is-it-really-finished-understanding-drivers/95 "2026-06-10T12:31:29Z")
I recently had a request for assistance from a technician who could not get a device working properly after installing Windows 11. The system was installed, Windows loaded, and the desktop appeared. But some devices ha… --- ## [SSD, HDD and Thumb Drives](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/ssd-hdd-and-thumb-drives/94)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/ssd-hdd-and-thumb-drives/94 "2026-03-03T02:16:11Z")
:floppy\_disk: Flash Memory, SSD Endurance & Why Thumb Drives Are Not Long-Term Storage Modern storage has come a long way. We’ve moved from purely mechanical hard drives to NAND flash storage in: SSDs NVMe drives … --- ## [NetBook Reality Check – When Drive C Fills Up, Your Data Is at Risk](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/netbook-reality-check-when-drive-c-fills-up-your-data-is-at-risk/93)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/netbook-reality-check-when-drive-c-fills-up-your-data-is-at-risk/93 "2026-02-26T00:13:22Z")
:warning: NetBook Reality Check – When Drive C Fills Up, Your Data Is at Risk In my earlier post in the “IT Learning Discussion” thread (October 14, 2023), I explained what a NetBook is — and more importantly, what it is… --- ## [2026-02 - Latest Adobe Acrobat Update Breaks on Windows 7](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/2026-02-latest-adobe-acrobat-update-breaks-on-windows-7/92)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/2026-02-latest-adobe-acrobat-update-breaks-on-windows-7/92 "2026-02-24T17:47:52Z")
:warning: Latest Adobe Acrobat Update Breaks on Windows 7 – Missing api-ms-win-core-winrt-l1-1-0.dll Some users running Windows 7 have recently reported that Adobe Acrobat or Reader no longer launches after a recent upda… --- ## [Video & Audio Playback Questions](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/video-audio-playback-questions/91)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/video-audio-playback-questions/91 "2026-02-21T19:30:47Z")
:clapper\_board: Ever Had a Video That Just Wouldn’t Play Properly? Ever double-clicked a video file and: It wouldn’t open? It had sound but no video? It had video but no sound? It played… but jittery? Or i… --- ## [SEO Extortion / Fake DMCA Backlink Scam](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/seo-extortion-fake-dmca-backlink-scam/90)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/seo-extortion-fake-dmca-backlink-scam/90 "2026-02-17T03:14:31Z")
:warning: Scam Alert: Fake DMCA Email Demanding Backlink Placement We recently received the following email: “We are emailing you to insist our client is correctly credited. A visible link to https://tshirtsuperstar.co… --- ## [WhatsApp Hacked? DO NOT Delete the App — Read This First!](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/whatsapp-hacked-do-not-delete-the-app-read-this-first/89)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/whatsapp-hacked-do-not-delete-the-app-read-this-first/89 "2026-02-17T03:03:21Z")
:warning: WhatsApp Hacked? DO NOT Delete the App — Read This First Recently someone was hacked on WhatsApp and was told to delete the app immediately. That advice sounds logical — but in most cases, it actually makes re… --- ## [Storage Types Overview](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/storage-types-overview/88)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/storage-types-overview/88 "2026-02-16T02:55:46Z")
:floppy\_disk: SSD vs HDD vs NVMe: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Upgrade To? If you’re upgrading or replacing a hard drive, you’ve probably seen terms like: HDD SSD NVMe SATA M.2 Hybrid (SSH… --- ## [Windows Update Problems - KB5063878](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/windows-update-problems-kb5063878/86)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/windows-update-problems-kb5063878/86 "2025-09-03T14:53:35Z")
INTRODUCTION This is a hot topic around 2025-08 and is surprisingly still ongoing. Apparently this update causes SSD drives to fail due to excessive background writing. This topic on SSDs and failures was loosely touched… --- ## [Business IT Guidelines (BASIC)](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/business-it-guidelines-basic/85)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/business-it-guidelines-basic/85 "2025-08-29T16:26:53Z")
INTRODUCTION This thread is intended to give businesses a general set of guides to be used for their IT processes. The details here are taken from things I’ve seen in the IT space over the years. DISCLAIMER The details … --- ## [Outlook & GMail Disconnect](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/outlook-gmail-disconnect/81)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/outlook-gmail-disconnect/81 "2025-08-20T13:39:43Z")
Came across an issue recently where a working Outlook that was linked to a GMail account suddenly stopped working. Doing a bit of research, I stumbled upon this great article directly from Microsoft about fixing the issu… --- ## [2025 Microsoft Outlook Mail Access Problems](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/2025-microsoft-outlook-mail-access-problems/80)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/2025-microsoft-outlook-mail-access-problems/80 "2025-08-13T12:41:00Z")
I’ve heard about issues like this from around March of 2025. Multiple persons with personal Outlook accounts in Jamaica cannot access their email. Once sign-in is completed or attempted in some cases, this error comes… --- ## [Amazon Freight Forwarder Warning](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/amazon-freight-forwarder-warning/78)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/amazon-freight-forwarder-warning/78 "2025-07-13T19:48:53Z")
You may have purchased things online and used various freight forwarding services like Courier Jamaica, ShipInVille, MailPac, SSMC and other such services. Recently I had a rather poor interaction with Amazon over a mis… --- ## [Courts Land Ranger Treadmill LRTR20HP80](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/courts-land-ranger-treadmill-lrtr20hp80/77)
**Author:** [@khat17](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/khat17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/courts-land-ranger-treadmill-lrtr20hp80/77 "2025-04-29T00:55:46Z")
Apparently Courts has some products created for them specifically. Their treadmills are done by a company called “Fitness First”. This was stated in the YouTube video below. Unfortunately, it doesn’t se… --- ## [New ABM/ATM Rules by BOJ](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/new-abm-atm-rules-by-boj/48)
**Author:** [@carlos](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/u/carlos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/new-abm-atm-rules-by-boj/48 "2024-04-04T18:22:31Z")
I’ll be coming back to this in a bit - but I needed to post the info. Let me quote the part of interest here. On the matter of the availability of cash at ABMs, the central bank said in the new standards that it fir… [Next page](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/latest.md?page=1)