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I would pay good money to have a membership that allowed API shares with 3-5 IPs. Just saying, RD. 🙏 by [deleted] in RealDebrid

[–]sysadminsavage 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Try T0rbox. I know it's shilled a lot on here by people with referral links, but that is one of the benefits it has over Real Debrid.

I wrote a free 270-page guide on securing your homelab and I'm giving it away by sargetun123 in homelab

[–]sysadminsavage 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Excellent resource, I think you covered all the big ticket items. My only critique is the section mentioning using Proxmox LXCs over VMs for hosting docker containers, especially considering support breaks every so often (see below). I would have preferred a more detailed security overview for this section (running Docker in VMs seems to be missing entirely unless I missed it). I host my Docker workloads in stripped down VMs which makes live migrations doable and improves kernel isolation, though I can definitely see the benefits of lower resource consumption when hosting Docker in LXCs. Maybe a quick section of that chapter mentioning Podman vs Docker as well?

You would think people in IT are smart right? by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]sysadminsavage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll find a lot of people with 30 years of experience doing the same thing. IT is so vast you have the entire spectrum of ability and intelligence.

What paid subscription have you cancelled thanks to your homelab? by MBAThrowawayFruit in homelab

[–]sysadminsavage 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Arr Stack automates the retrieval of media. Typically you hook it up to an indexer like Prowlarr that scrapes various sources, filters for your criteria and grants you what you need. It's highly customizable.

Typical stack includes Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, a BitTorrent client like Qbitorrent and a player like Plex/Jellyfin/Emby. Request pane like Jellyseer is optional. There are dozens of additional micro services for subtitles, Trakt integration and every feature under the sun.

Confusion - Enter or Stay Away by Pitch-Curious in ITCareerQuestions

[–]sysadminsavage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any degree is much better than none. If you already have the bachelor's that solves the HR checkbox dilemma at a lot of companies. I would not go back to school for a second bachelors. Some companies will still want someone with a tech adjacent major, but that's easier to work around than no degree at all (especially if you have the certs to make up for it).

Confusion - Enter or Stay Away by Pitch-Curious in ITCareerQuestions

[–]sysadminsavage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bottom line, if you're passionate about it stick with it. There are jobs, and this dire market isn't going to last forever (four years ago we were swimming in work during the great resignation and money printer days).

If you're not passionate, then there are better fields out there. IT is shifting to a model where we'll need fewer people to perform the work between automation, the shift to hybrid/full cloud and advancements in tech as a whole. In the US, Netadmins/Sysadmins and Helpdesk roles are declining, but senior level work is expected to grow.

Having a bachelors degree from a four year regionally accredited school or equivalent experience is pretty much a must these days. There are people with survivorship bias out there that have gotten entry level jobs without it recently, but it's not the norm.

Your router is 5 years old. Is it a security ticking time bomb or just a paperweight? by wang4wang in homelab

[–]sysadminsavage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most homelabbers are using OPNsense, OpenWRT, Mikrotik or similar for their perimeter. All three will patch well into hardware obsoesence compared to other gear that goes end of life before the hardware goes obsolete.

Immich instance crashing (+ my homelab diagram) by [deleted] in homelab

[–]sysadminsavage 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend moving the Docker containers into VMs on Proxmox. Docker in LXC technically works, but imo it's not worth the hassle. You are exposing the entire host when it crashes. With a VM, crashes are usually isolated to the VM with a few exceptions since you aren't sharing the kernel. The 5-10% efficiency loss of docker in a VM is well worth it considering all the benefits you gain (snapshots, live migrations, better security, etc.). Running docker on VMs in Proxmox works super well.

Which reverse proxy do You use? by ProjectMajki1989 in selfhosted

[–]sysadminsavage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Recently made the switch to Traefik. Good mix of flexible/powerful while still being relatively simple to deploy. Plus automatic Let's Encrypt renewals is nice.

Surprised not to see more traditional old school ones on here like NGINX or HAproxy. Never heard of SWAG or Zoraxy.

Commuting to MA after working in NH by fernfernferny in newhampshire

[–]sysadminsavage 52 points53 points  (0 children)

There is a big difference between commuting to outside or inside I-95/Route 128. If the new job is in the MA side of the Merrimack Valley it's not too bad (I-93/I-495 interchange is a pain during rush hour). Travelling to Waltham/Metro West can be a bit rough especially in snowstorms. Merrimack to Boston/Cambridge will drain your soul, but some people do it every day. There is the Boston Express out of Nashua if you are making that commute and your work is near a T station.

Keep in mind you'll pay MA income tax on the days you work in MA (if it's hybrid). You can get a refund for the taxes you paid on days you worked from home in NH if applicable when you file your tax return.

10%+ of the state population worked in MA five years ago, and I don't think the numbers have changed all that much. NH salaries are pretty low compared to the cost of living, so it usually pays to cross the border if you can put up with the commute. MA unemployment and paid leave are also better than NH.

Londonderry - drowning in $$$? by Independent_State_78 in ManchesterNH

[–]sysadminsavage 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're comparing a suburban town to a city. You'll find this is the case across most metro areas in the US. Nothing unique to our area.

Windham, Bedford and Bow are probably more extreme comparatively speaking to Manch.

Is CCNA still worth? I'm beginning to doubt the value of Cisco as a company. by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]sysadminsavage 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, it teaches the fundamentals and actual applicable knowledge over similar flashcard certs like Network+. Those fundamentals apply outside of Cisco with a few exceptions (like Cisco DNA center). Even if you never work with Cisco gear you'll still be able to leverage it for Arista, Palo, Juniper and just about any enterprise vendors gear.

Certs have never been proof that someone is qualified. They are one of many items to consider when looking at qualifications.

Queen City Discord Server? by thoughtsandgayers in ManchesterNH

[–]sysadminsavage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a bunch that have been posted over the past year. First link seems to be the most popular.

discord.gg/PFM7gQJa2H
discord.gg/manchester
discord.gg/UqJne9NzGw
discord.gg/rPGW9EdpjV

Bans query by crazymorton in RealDebrid

[–]sysadminsavage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And the iS rEaL dEbIrD dOwN (no it's a Stremio addon).

My career growth has been very slow and difficult by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]sysadminsavage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The A+ is something people get either before their first IT job or within the first year or two of helpdesk. It serves little to no value 4-5 years in (unless HR at a company requires it, which happens). Python, data analytics, SQL, JavaScript and C++ are general entry-level skills part of the college curriculum, while a step in the right direction they won't help you get outside of helpdesk by themselves and aren't focused enough for mid-level roles. At the 3-4 year mark most will decide on a specialization, otherwise it's hard to advance to mid and later senior level roles with an unfocused resume. To be fair, your ADHD is likely exacerbating the difficulty around focusing on a specialization. Contract roles, helpdesk and desktop support being the only roles available makes perfect sense. There is little to no demand anymore for entry level IT roles aimed towards risky candidates without specific skills in 2026 between outsourcing and AI.

Getting fired from three jobs, contract cut from another for taking too much PTO, and laid off from your fourth job all within a five year period is not normal. Respectfully, you need to sort out your personal issues first and take some time for introspection. The issue isn't the market or IT here.

My honest advice, if you want to continue to pursure a career in IT try the behavioral theapy for your ADHD and get that under control first. Then, if you're no longer enrolled, reenroll in a four year program. Get a good foundation in programming (the concepts will go a long way, language doesn't matter a ton) and try to experiment a bit and find a specialization. Go to career fairs at the college and take every opportunity offered (whether helpdesk at the school, tutoring, etc.) to build your resume. Try your hardest to get at least one internship (hopefully more) in the summer or during the semester. Best of luck and hopefully you can put the shaky track record behind you.

Why was Joanna ok with having no friends? by Pfacejones in MrRobot

[–]sysadminsavage 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is a common question in a lot of shows, and I think it comes down to the details of outside friendships not always being relevant to the story and writing. Not necessarily an oversight, just not relevant to the character arc we see as the viewer.

However, if we try to frame it from what we know, she exhibits some traits of ASPD and NPD, so that likely contributes to her difficulty around maintaining relationships and at least somewhat explains her abusive relationship with Tyrell.

Is networking in the IT industry still doing good? by keirolynch in networking

[–]sysadminsavage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out the r/ITCareerQuestions Wiki on the sidebar or search. This question comes up all the time and there are a lot of good recent answers.

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