IT Resources & Guides

Helpful tools, hardware/software recommendations, and expert guides for dental practices, law firms, and accounting offices in Los Angeles.

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A cleaner library of buying guides, practical tools, and office IT recommendations. The goal is simple: fewer bad purchases, fewer surprise subscriptions, and better setups that last.

Guides & Articles

Plain-English advice for small businesses, offices, and homes before buying or upgrading technology.

Used equipment

Used Enterprise IT Equipment: Smart Savings or Hidden Headaches?

What is usually safe to buy used, what to avoid, and how licensing can turn a bargain into a problem.

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Wi-Fi planning

Do You Really Need WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, or WiFi 7?

Coverage, placement, and access point design usually matter more than chasing the newest label.

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Tools & Downloads

Small utilities for common office IT jobs, printable signs, and local setup tasks.

Camly Camera Monitoring Tools

Custom-built apps from the Shelly Cam project for camera monitoring, access control, and local device management across TVs, tablets, and desktop systems.

Android TV / Mobile

Camly

Multi-camera monitoring and access control for Android TV, phones, and tablets. View 1, 2, or 4 live camera feeds and trigger doors, gates, relays, lights, or other actions.

  • Supports HLS, RTSP, HTTP JPEG, MJPEG, and ONVIF-based setups
  • Simple per-camera GET or POST action triggers
  • Local-first setup for privacy-focused deployments
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Windows Desktop

Camly Local

A local browser-based desktop app for camera viewing and action control. It stores configuration locally, supports optional password locking, and includes the media helper for RTSP and ONVIF playback.

  • Runs a local browser UI without Java, Node, or Python
  • Supports 1, 2, or 4 camera layouts with hold-to-trigger actions
  • Includes a local media bridge for browser-safe viewing
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