Recent content by TH3FRB

I can't say. I bought the computer and hav been running it for some other minor tasks but haven't set up BI and any cameras yet.

Thanks for the reply - now we're starting to get somewhere. I have no issue with running POE to my locations or doing the physical work. I'm talking about user friendly setup without having to spend hours sifting through online forums to trouble shoot various driver issues, tinker with frame...

I get your perspective, especially considering your bias as an advanced user. So if all I want to do is keep an eye on my side carport and front door with motion detection captures, and broad view of my incoming driveway and front parking with continuous 24/7 recording, I should be able to set...

The OP hit my feelings exactly - "As a home users, I want less knobs and levers, I want "the defaults just do what I want". But I also don't want to sacrifice the basics, so if video quality for Nest/Arlo isn't good than that's bad too." I have a couple Hikvision 3MP IP cameras that I have only...

I've read the wiki on choosing hardware for BI that states 4th gen i5 cpus "still make very capable computers for Blue Iris". I'm not interested in spending more than about $300 but I found a refurbished OptiPlex 9020 USFF i5-4590S with 8GB ram and Win7 Pro for $240. I'm only looking to run...