Recent content by slowhandfan

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Thanks, I have windows licenses I can use and building is no problem. Right now my rarely used i7 desktop is my BI and open vpn box so I'll watch a little longer and build if I can't grab a deal

I know very little about networking but using @nayr VPN for Noob post as well as the Easy WIndows Guide for OpenVP I was able to get it set up. Easy_Windows_Guide – OpenVPN Community Start a new thread if you decide to set up OpenVPN and I'll be glad to help if I am able. I set mine up on the...

I've seen advice from @fenderman that an i7 optiplex can be had for $500 with patience....I've been watching ebay and dell outlet and this is the closest I've seen but only 1yr warranty and not from Dell. If I can get it for say 450 what do you all think? Thanks, Joe DELL OPTIPLEX 7040 MT...

OK, I don't run my own email or timesync, will have to think about that and do some research. Want to be a good net citizen as far as my limited networking skills will allow.

Thanks @nayr, I've used that before but didn't know if there was a better option. I also want to be sure I haven't created any problems on my network. I ran GRC Shields up and all ports are stealthed, no port forwards on my router except for OpenVPN. I was also thinking I should block outgoing...

Thanks for this primer! I have both BI and OpenVPN set up on a dedicated desktop PC and have successfully accessed my Blue Iris webserver from my Android phone thru my cell provider network. Can you all suggest the best way to remote in to the OpenVPN / BI server. I've used Teamviewer in the...

I would like to know if I can setup a Windows 10 Pro pc to be my VPN server instead of OpenVPN which is my second choice (thus avoiding install of clients). I've read nayr's post and the thread, plan is to have a dedicated desktop pc running my vpn and blueiris. I just installed Google Wifi...