by HBTechnologySolutions | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
![Ethernet Network]()
A medical device testing company we support moved to a larger facility. We are supervising the network infrastructure design and implementation beginning with the Cat 6e Ethernet cable infrastructure. The testing room required custom conduit to route the cable to the testing devices along with other more standard drops to desktop computers, printer, wifi access points and VOIP Phones:
Of course it all has to be terminated in the network rack in the communications closet on the other end:
by HBTechnologySolutions | Aug 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
![Apple Deployment & Management Certification]()
2 days of training at Apple later and HB Technology Solutions has fulfilled the Apple Deployment & Management requirement for Apple Consultant’s Network (ACN) membership. The main emphasis was centralized device management. The ultimate goal is to deliver a seamless out of the box device experience for the customer. After unboxing the device, the recipient merely needs to click through a few options and services such as email, gsuite, Office365, Dropbox, Box accounts, WiFi network connections, download/installation of purchased or assigned apps, security settings, etc. that are auto-configured over the air.
by HBTechnologySolutions | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
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“Although things like smartphones and desktop computers are often top of mind when it comes to security, it’s often the printer, camera, or decoder that leaves a door open for a hacker to exploit.”
https://www.technologyreview.com/f/614062/russian-hackers-fancy-bear-strontium-infiltrate-iot-networks-microsoft-report/?fbclid=IwAR3XBK3tJ2rijS38-7Ne8OVFkiwH7bHjHIDVTQ5Mc0GwizcxZ9wFfrkHJtk
by HBTechnologySolutions | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
![The New & Improved MacBook Air]()
The MacBook Air has come a long way from it’s humble beginnings, to the extent that we recommend and configure them for use cases that would have been the sole purview of the MacBook Pro in past years.
Features that both HB Technology solutions and our customers love:
1) True Tone technology-as if a high definition edge-to edge Retina Display on an entry level laptop wasn’t enough, the color temperature of the display now automatically adjusts for a more comfortable viewingexperience depending on your ambient lighting.
2) Touch Bar-another “must-have” feature that has made it’s way down the Apple laptop food chain. It’s hard for us to live without the added convenience of this touch display strip at the top of the keyboard.
3) Wide stereo sound with twice the bass and 25 percent more volume
4) Touch ID-Touch ID sensor is seamlessly integrated into the power button so MacBook Air unlocks with the touch of a finger (not as cool as the facial recognition technology on the new iOS devices, but still alot faster and more convenient than entering passwords!)
5) Apple T2 Security Chip-Apple combined a number of separate chips into one, bringing a new level of security to Touch ID data and providing the foundation for new encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities.
Finally, the Achilles Heel across many of the Mac laptops has been the keyboard–prone to failure and a less than appealing tactile feel. An updated “butterfly” keyboard resolves the issues of tactile feel (from first-hand experience) and fingers crossed brings with it greater reliability.
by HBTechnologySolutions | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
![New Apple Airport Update, Oh My!]()
In a surprise move, Apple issued the 7.8.1 update for the Airport Apple 802.11N networking line of products-it’s first in over 18 months. Even more compelling is the fact that the Airport WIFI hardware product line was discontinued in April 2018. It includes support for Apple Airplay 2, vital to folks who connect an Airport Express to an old reciever to sync music to HomePods or Apple TV 4s. It also includes a slew of security fixes. Apple promised to continue offering service and parts for AirPort Base stations for the next five years, which includes firmware updates to address security issues. Pretty amazing service.
