# \#toc **URL:** https://forums.carlosthomas.net/tag/toc/1.md [Latest](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/tags.md) --- ## [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 101](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/troubleshooting-101/101)
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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… --- ## [Education to Employment: Building a Practical IT Career Path](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/education-to-employment-building-a-practical-it-career-path/102)
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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 … --- ## [Practical Knowledge, Application and Certification](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/practical-knowledge-application-and-certification/98)
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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)
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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… --- ## [Dealing With FLOW](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/dealing-with-flow/17)
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Original Post - October 2023. So you have FLOW as your ISP. Somehow you find that you’ve got a problem - whether through general usage or things are just moving very slowly. You need to call FLOW now to get things resol… --- ## [Remote Support - RustDesk](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/remote-support-rustdesk/53)
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INTRODUCTION So a lot has been going on in the remote support world these days. We’ve moved a lot between DameWare, Remote Desktop, VNC and others to TeamViewer, AnyDesk and lots of other options that are currently avail… --- ## [Security - Encrypted Drives](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/security-encrypted-drives/63)
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Introduction This topic came up recently when a client asked about an issue with their laptop. Apparently they are locked out of their system due to BitLocker. Let’s get into how, why and what to do if this happens to yo… --- ## [Solar Setups](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/solar-setups/62)
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Introduction Persons have asked a few times about solar, and with the ever-evolving technical landscape it’s hard to always keep up. Here’s some quick information to get you on the right track. Solar installers - please… --- ## [IT Learning Discussion](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/it-learning-discussion/20)
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This section will have a LOT of info. I’ll be splitting the areas to make it easier to link to specific sections. Unless I figure out how to create TOC for posts… INTRODUCTION The purpose of this thread is to talk about… --- ## [Pirated Software](https://forums.carlosthomas.net/t/pirated-software/44)
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INTRODUCTION This is a touchy topic in Jamaica. Unless it’s a medium to large business, most persons knowingly or unknowingly use pirated software. Microsoft Windows and Office are probably the most pirated, but others l…