Rocky Mountain Tech Team Blog

Technical: How to block websites with pfsense

bhamilton — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:49:35 +0000

System>Packages. Scroll down to the Squid package and then you can install by clicking + (Add) button on the right of that package.
Services>Proxy Server>General:
- Set Proxy interface to LAN
- Check Allow users on interface
- Check Transparent Proxy
- Make sure Log store directory has/var/squid/log (or other)
- Proxy port: 3128 (or other)
- Hit the Save button at the end of the page
Proxy Server>Cache Mgmt:
- Adjust the following as needed (defaults are OK):
- Hard disk cache size
- Hard disk cache location
- Memory cache size
- Minimum object size
- Maximum object size
- Hit the Save button
Proxy Server>Access Control:
- Enter websites under blacklist (ie, facebook.com)
- Hit Save button to save configuration.

Save money on Comcast, Even existing customers!

bhamilton — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:51:26 +0000

We just started up a new program with Comcast that allows us to offer their Business Class Internet services to anyone including home users, along with Phone and Television at reduced rates. The advantage of the business class internet is that they have a different support structure with a 4 hr response time for outages. We can offer the 6Mbps/1Mbps service for $39.95 for the first year and $59.95 for the 2nd on a two year agreement. Telephone service with unlimited domestic Long Distance for $29.95 for the first year and $39.95 for the second year. Static IP option for $4.95. Added bonus, refer a friend or neighbor, employee and get a $50 credit towards your Comcast bill. Contact us at bhamilton@rmtt.com if you are interested in what deals we may be able to provide.

RMTT releases IT Moving Guide/Checklist

bhamilton — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:33:27 +0000

Over the years at Rocky Mountain Tech Team we’ve had many of our clients move to new spaces, re-locate, or start up new businesses. In any situation regarding office space or even home offices there are always IT considerations that can be costly if not addressed at the onset. We’ve provided this complementary IT Moving Guide/Checklist. Please contact us with any questions.

IT, Networking, Computer moving checklist at: http://rmtechteam.com/moving/

RMTT November Newsletter Released

bhamilton — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:32:17 +0000

RMTT releases a periodic newsletter to let customers know about new programs and opportunities that we are offering. We also feature a get to know your tech section called now you know.

you can view our most recent newsletter here: http://rmtechteam.com/newsletter/nov2008/index.htm

Previous newsletters: http://rmtechteam.com/newsletter/

RMTT Offers Recycling

bhamilton — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:25:11 +0000

Rocky Mountain Tech Team now offers recycling for customers. Full details available on our Recycling Page

As we continue to add to our service offering, we found it was time to add responsible end of life options to our offerings. We will recycling up to 35 pounds for $8 and $16 for over 35 pounds. We like to schedule recycling pickups when we will be onsite for other IT issues. Let us know if you’d like to schedule a visit.

Green computing… Rocky Mountain Tech Team

Explaining RSS Feeds

dburanen — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:20:32 +0000

What you can legally do with your Office license

bhamilton — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:58:23 +0000

This is a common question that comes up. I have Office on my work computer, can I install it on my home computer too? The answer is the always vague — it depends…

There are three types of licenses you can have:

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): It was pre-installed with your Dell, HP, or other similar

Retail: You bought Office at CompUSA, OfficeMax or similar

Volume License: your company is a non-profit or large enough to a volume agreement with Microsoft.

See the table below for options based on the type of license you have. Most of our clients purchase Office when they buy a new Dell PC, this means that that you cannot use that copy of office on your laptop or home system. This begs the question, why should I buy Office through Dell when I have more options if I buy it through CompUSA? The answer is the all mighty dollar. At CompUSA Office Basic (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is $399, if configured through Dell it’s $150, so 2 OEM copies are still cheaper than 1 Retail copy to accomplish the same task.

	Install on your laptop	Install on your home desktop	Move to new computer when old is replaced
OEM	No	No	No
Retail	Yes	No	Yes
Volume Lic	Check your specific agreement	Check your specific agreement	Check your specific agreement

Oct. 13th – Free Electronic Recycling Day in Boulder

bhamilton — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:08:36 +0000

RMTT always recommends recycling old equipment rather than adding to a landfill, so we wanted to let you know about a free opportunity to help the environment.

Western Disposal and Executive Recycling are sponsoring a free electronics drop off day on Saturday October 13th from 8:00am to 1:00pm at 5880 Butte Mill Road Boulder, CO 80301.

Items accepted include:

Computers
Mice
Keyboards
Monitors
Laptops
Palm Pilots
Fax Machines
Printers
Radios
Stereos
TVs
Auto Electronics
Telephones
Cell Phones

Unaccepted items:

Household appliances such as toasters, blenders, coffeemakers, microwaves, ceiling fans, etc.
Large commercial printers, copiers, and computers
More than 20 pieces from any one individual or business

For more details please contact Western Disposal at 303.444.2037

Dell’s Beast is released

bhamilton — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:59:46 +0000

Dell has released the XPS M1730 laptop. This is Dell’s latest gaming laptop. It includes a 17″ screen and dual Nvidia video card. It also includes a 10 digit keypad and backlit keyboard. For full details see: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/09/27/30769.aspx

Users of Vista Business and Vista Ultimate May Legally Downgrade(?) to XP

dburanen — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:42:38 +0000

According to gizmodo, If you purchase or have purchased Vista’s Business or Ultimate edition, you’ll be able to request a “downgrade” CD to get back to the Windows XP that we’ve all come to know and love.

I don’t quite understand calling the move from XP to Vista a downgrade, but I’ll take the option however it is termed. It seems everyone who has touched Windows Vista seems to have a horror story about the experience. We have been lucky that Dell’s small business side still sells XP, but rumor says that this practice will stop in early 2008. Finally, we’ll have a solution in the days to come.