The solution was to login to iTunes with his Apple ID and then search for the Netflix app. Once we located the Netflix app, we clicked on the “Get” button. Netflix downloaded to iTunes on his computer.

We then returned to the iPad which is logged in with the same Apple ID and searched for Netflix in the App Store. This time, when we go to install the App, it says that an older version of the App is available and asks you if you’d like to install it. Press Yes and get ready to enjoy Netflix on your old Apple iPad 1 w/ iOS 5.1.1

Please note that you are NOT syncing the app from iTunes to the iPad. The iPad doesn’t need to be connected to the computer running iTunes for this to work.  You will simply be given he option to download the older version of the App on the iPad 1 running iOS 5.1.1 after you’ve installed it in iTunes while logged into iTunes with your Apple ID.

So now that you’re enjoying Netflix on your iPad 1, what should you do now?  Here is what you do – buy an Android or Windows tablet next time because they will automatically offer you the version of the App that IS compatible with your equipment.

So we will keep it very simple:

First off, I recommend firmware version 8.3.1. It’s the version we use and it seems to have the least bugs out of all the releases for these phones. Most new features seem to cater to Cisco CallManager features more than they do Asterisk, so let’s forget all about any versions after 8.3.1 for now!

Second, you will need to edit SEP$MAC.cnf.cml ($MAC being the mac address of your phone) and find the line that has this key:

 

<messageWaitingLampPolicy>0</messageWaitingLampPolicy>

You will want to change this to 1. There are more options that allow you to fine-tune this, however, I find this best. 1 will make the envelope blink next to the line that has a new voicemail, and will make that light shine so bright!

Now, we have one more step to make this work properly, which can be done two ways:

• Edit sip_custom.conf and add the following line:

buggymwi=yes

Save the file, reload asterisk.

OR:

• In FreePBX, click on the tools tab, go into SIP Settings (where you change up the NAT settings) and at the very bottom of the page, put in the above setting in the field for extra SIP options. Save, and reload.

You will almost immediately see a change if you already rebooted the phone, if not, well, reboot your phone!

Now go ahead and leave a voicemail and watch the indicator light up!

Some additional notes: You may notice a strange behavior where your dial tone will blip on and off when you start a new call if you have voicemail. This is intended and set as a default in some configs. If you find this annoying, go ahead and open up your SEP$MAC.cnf.xml file and find the following line:

<stutterMsgWaiting>1</stutterMsgWaiting>

and change it to 0. Reboot the phone, and the behavior should go away.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave a few comments.

“Your Computer has been locked!” – Fake FBI Warning

While browsing a website, my computer suddenly displayed this screen.  My first reaction was “whatever, ALT+F4″  My next reaction was “oh – that didn’t work.”  I have dual monitors, so one of them showed only my desktop background.  The other showed this bogus message.  I tried “CTRL+ALT+DEL” and then run task manager, but I would be returned to my blank desktop and this message. The message did exactly what it threatened to do, and it did it pretty well.  I’ve been a computer network engineer for over a decade and this thing briefly left me feeling locked out… WOW

The message claims to be from the FBI warning that “The work on your computer has been suspended on the grounds of unauthorized cyberactivity.”  The message further states “To unlock your computer and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $200.”  (OK thieves – at least be reasonable, and by the way I hope you die painfully for all the trouble you cause)  The message advises you to go to your local 7-11, Rite Aid, Kmart, CVS, Walgreens or Walmart and pickup a “green dot MoneyPak” voucher.

This is (obviously) a fake message.  The creator of this virus is dressing this scam up as an FBI enforcement warning when it’s really a trick to have you send them $200 bucks!  This is a great specimen of “Ransomware” where a virus gets into your computer, locks your files or your access and then demands money to unlock your files or access to your computer.  This type of ransomware has usually surfaced as fake anti-virus in the past.  So incase you were on the way to the store to pick up a MoneyPak card, please don’t!

So now that you know this is a fake message and that your computer IS NOT LOCKED by the FBI, see our “Your Computer has been locked” virus removal guide.  Our virus removal guide doesn’t require any downloads and doesn’t require you to purchase anything.

If you require further assistance, as always, feel free to call (888) 777-WURX.  One of our engineers will be glad to help you rid yourself of this pesky virus for much less than  the $200.00 the ransomware is asking for.

Click HERE to see our Virus Removal Guide for the Fake FBI Virus

When we use the computer as an administrator (or an account with administrative privledges) you are more vulnerable to malware and viruses because the payload that malware contains will be able to execute as an administrator on your computer and do whatever it’s programmed to do.

To enhance the security of your computer against viruses and malware, change your own account type to limited, but only if there is another user on the computer with a computer administrator account. The computer cannot be without an administrator.  You must use a computer administrator account to change a user’s account type.  Your account is probably already an administrator account.

In Windows XP, after you have changed your user account to a Standard account, you will need to log off and back on as an administrator account whenever you want to install/remove/change software and system settings.

To make your Windows XP computer a lot more secure, do the following:

1. Open User Accounts - click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
2. Click the name of the account you want to change.  If there is only one account (your account), Add an account to be your new administrator account and make it an administrator account.
3. Click Change the account type on your day to day use user account.
4. Click Computer administrator or Limited, depending on the type of account you want, and then click Change Account Type.

Hope you found this article useful.  If you have any questions or require assistance with your computer or network in the Los Angeles, Orange County and Inland Empire area, give us a call at (888) 777-WURX.

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1. Log in to your Outlook Web Access portal.  In Small Business Sever 2008 (SBS 2008) it will usually look like this http://remote.{companywebsite}.com
2. Click Check E-Mail
3. Click Options, which you’ll find in the upper right corner.
4. Click on Out of Office Assistant
5. Select Send Out of Office auto-replies.
6. Check Send Out of Office auto-replies only during this time period and then set Start and End date and time range for the reply.
7. Enter the message(s) that you want people to get while you are out of the office. (Scroll down to note that you have an option to set different text for those who are writing from inside your organization vs. those coming from the outside.)
8. Be sure to select the second Send out of Office auto-replies to External      Senders if you want people outside of your organization to receive a reply.  You can copy and paste the you entered for the intra office auto-reply or you can send a different message.
9. There is an option to send messages to everybody or only to people in their contact list.  Select Send Out of Office auto-replies to anyone outside my organization for most cases.
10. Click Save in the top left corner and then you’re done.