Technology is great . . . until it doesn't work.
Jan 5, 2021 17:21:28 GMT
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Jan 5, 2021 17:21:28 GMT
So, to work remotely I have a company laptop, and also can access my work desktop via VPN.
Part of what I do is drop items into our accountant's server for tax purposes.
This is what I have experienced in the last two days:
1. I can't access the accountant's server from my company laptop. Something with the IP being changed. The tech guy I use is away until the middle of the month. So, I figure, no worries, I'll just access my work desktop via the VPN.
2. Try logging in, no issue. When the access screen comes up, it loops, then it say "connection failure". I close that screen, but on the main screen where I log in it's showing I'm connected.
I can't disconnect because I can't get in. UGH!!! I, I figured I'd scan some things and then email them over on a secure upload.
3. I turn on my freaking expensive printer/copier/scanner that is TWO FREAKING years old, and the scanner is making a loud noise, and a message comes up on the printer/copier/scanner screen saying SCANNER FAILER. I follow all the fix steps, but it appears the scanning mechanism is DAMAGED, which is weird because I used it yesterday to scan a receipt for FLEX dollar submission. I figure I'll buy the scanner part and install it.
4. Go on the device site, and they no longer support a two year old printer/copier/scanner, so I can't even get the part.
5. Look for other sellers, and found a refurbished one - that's all there is out there - for $74.99.
6. For the hell of it, I look online to see what a new printer/copier/scanner is that will meet my needs - $350 low end to $550 or more.
So, now I'm trying to decide if I chance buying the refurbished scanner part, or just bite the bullet and buy a new fucking device.
I hate HP.
7. In the meantime, I kind of dead in the water, and I can't go into the office because I was there yesterday for 1.5 hours, which is all they want us there once a week until after January (Holiday COVID uptick).
/rant
Part of what I do is drop items into our accountant's server for tax purposes.
This is what I have experienced in the last two days:
1. I can't access the accountant's server from my company laptop. Something with the IP being changed. The tech guy I use is away until the middle of the month. So, I figure, no worries, I'll just access my work desktop via the VPN.
2. Try logging in, no issue. When the access screen comes up, it loops, then it say "connection failure". I close that screen, but on the main screen where I log in it's showing I'm connected.
I can't disconnect because I can't get in. UGH!!! I, I figured I'd scan some things and then email them over on a secure upload.3. I turn on my freaking expensive printer/copier/scanner that is TWO FREAKING years old, and the scanner is making a loud noise, and a message comes up on the printer/copier/scanner screen saying SCANNER FAILER. I follow all the fix steps, but it appears the scanning mechanism is DAMAGED, which is weird because I used it yesterday to scan a receipt for FLEX dollar submission. I figure I'll buy the scanner part and install it.
4. Go on the device site, and they no longer support a two year old printer/copier/scanner, so I can't even get the part.
5. Look for other sellers, and found a refurbished one - that's all there is out there - for $74.99.
6. For the hell of it, I look online to see what a new printer/copier/scanner is that will meet my needs - $350 low end to $550 or more.
So, now I'm trying to decide if I chance buying the refurbished scanner part, or just bite the bullet and buy a new fucking device.
I hate HP.
7. In the meantime, I kind of dead in the water, and I can't go into the office because I was there yesterday for 1.5 hours, which is all they want us there once a week until after January (Holiday COVID uptick).
/rant