Internet Services Providers

An Internet service provider (ISPA wireless Internet service provider (WISP) is an Internet service provider (ISP) that allows subscribers to connect to a server at designated hot spots (access points) using a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi. Companies include AT&T Internet, Verizon Internet, Xfinity Internet (Comcast), Cox I… READ MORE) is an organization that provides […]

Large Language Models

        Large Language Models        Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced computer systems that can understand and create human-like language. A popular type, called GPT, uses a special method called the Transformer to process words and phrases intelligently. These systems learn by analyzing huge amount… READ MORE (LLMs) are advanced […]

Lightning Connector

The lightning connector is a cable connector used by Apple iPhones and iPads. When you want to connect another device by cable to an iPhone, such as a battery charger or printer or earphones, or a big screen, you must use a cable with a lightning connector on the end that plugs into the iPhone. […]

LLaMA

Meta, the company behind Facebook, has created a powerful technology called LLaMA, a computer program that can understand and create text. TLLaMA is used for a variety of tasks, such as: Writing text: It can generate written content based on what you ask it to do. Summarizing information: It can take long pieces of text […]

Local area network

A local area network (LAN) consists of a series of computers linked together to form a network in a limited area The computers in a LAN connect to each other via TCP/IP ethernet or Wi-Fi. A LAN is normally used by an organization, such as a school, office, or association. See also Portal and Virtual […]

LTE

Long term evolutionLong term evolution (LTE) is a type of 4G cellular network that will sometimes appear on your smartphone as its means of connecting, READ MORE (LTE) is a type of 4G cellular network that will sometimes appear on your smartphone as its means of connecting,

MAC address

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is given to all devices that communicate electronically. It is a unique identifier, and every device has a different MAC addressThe Media Access Control (MAC) address is given to all devices that communicate electronically. It is a unique identifier, and every device has a different MAC address. The address […]

My Erickson

My Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate and is managed by Charlestown staff, mainly Community Resources. See Portal.

My Erickson as a smartphone or tablet app versus its use on a laptop or desktop computer

There is a software application for MyErickson to download for both Apple iPhone/iPad in the Apple Store and Android smartphones and tablets in Google Play. An alternative way to reach MyErickson is through a web browser linking to https://myerickson.erickson.com You can reach My EricksonMy Erickson is a resident portal. It is provided by Erickson Corporate […]

MyUnity

MyUnity is the database census system of record for resident contact information, which also is used to integrate our personal information into Dining Reservations and Online Billpay

Near Field Communications

NFC is a very short-range means of communication between devices almost touching each other to enable an action. NFC is built into ID tags and credit cards, smartphones and watches and is often used to do such things as identify yourself, unlock doors, and pay for items at checkout. Your Charlestown ID tag has an […]

Network

A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams. See also Enterprise Network, Wireless Local Area Network.

OPT by Meta

OPT (Open Pretrained Transformer) is a Large language model created by Meta (the company behind Facebook). It works like a very smart computer brain that can understand and generate text, similar to how people talk or write. Meta made OPT open source, open to researchers and developers, meaning anyone can use it to create tools […]

Optical Network Terminal Box (ONT)

The ONT is the box in the wall outside resident apartments. Each CharlestownTellabs Optical network terminal box (ONT) provisions two telephone circuits and four 10/100/1000GB Internet ports with POE+ (Power over Ethernet) that can power a wireless access point. The current ONT is the Tellabs 142R.

Perplexity

Perplexity is a modern search and answer tool powered by artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional search engines that simply give you a list of website links, PerplexityPerplexity is a modern search and answer tool powered by artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional search engines that simply give you a list of website links, Perplexity provides clear, direct answers […]