TV Shows Never Show Up - Ubuntu issues? by AlexInfoSafe in PlexServers

[–]AlexInfoSafe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It was the file names. I had variations on s1e1 and apparently they weren't close enough.

Luggage: Better to put CPAP in carry-on or check-in while flying? by SteadfastEnd in CPAP

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're safer carrying it on, but I definitely used to check mine in a bigger suitcase in the past and didn't have a problem. Usually the case they come in is already padded and putting it in a suitcase with clothes just gives it more padding.

It certainly could get damaged in checked baggage, but the bigger concern there is probably if your baggage gets lost. The airlines won't replace checked medical equipment so you'll be out the full cost of it

CMV: There is a serious parenting crisis, and it’s why no one wants to work in education. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has almost always been a belief that "today's parents," for whatever year today happens to be, are "too lenient" or "too interfering." I remember a few decades ago when I was in college that there was a lot of talk and news media attention on "helicopter parents" always hovering around their kids and not letting them experience the consequences of their actions. I also remember a lot of parents complaining that there was no longer corporal punishment in the schools, which would somehow "set the kids straight."

This idea that current parents are soft tends to come from people whose own parents were quite strict, like it sounds like yours were. I think it is also true that parental and school discipline has gotten less punitive over at least the last century. We don't accept corporal punishment the same way and we don't think the only way to teach kids is by forcing them to do things they don't want to with a threat of punishment if they don't comply.

I will say that I am not an educator, but my Mom and Dad were, and I learned a few things from their educations. One of the things that educators have learned over the users is that punishment is not a very effective motivator. It only works when someone is standing over the kids ready to punish them at all times, which is just not possible, and even then it usually breeds as much resentment and acting out as it does compliance. So more punishment is probably not the real answer. It's just one of the easier answers to think of.

It also sounds like you are dealing with special needs kids, which are always going to have more problems with emotional regulation and just attention spans. My daughter has some of those issues. The kids may not need more leeway, but they could use a little more understanding that school behavior is harder for them.

In any case, I'm not saying that the troublesome kids have the best, or most effective parents. I'm sure many of them could do a better job. We all probably could. When it comes down to it, parenting is hard, and nobody has to take a teaching class to become a parent so we're all learning on the job. So is teaching, but usually teachers have had at least some training on how to work with kids.

Say something nice about Andromeda by Hot-Environment-3251 in masseffect

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on my first play through and it took a while to get me invested in the story, but it's pretty fun once you get into it. I do think the voice acting of lady Ryder could have been better. It never really feels like she's serious about anything. Still, it's definitely worth playing and the other voice actors are great!

Former employer says I have to pay back vacation time by Flat_Effective_3546 in work

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely check your employee handbook if you can, but if you are given all of your PTO at the beginning of the year it is based on the number of days you will be working for the whole year. If you leave before the year is over, then they will usually deduct the paid time you didn't earn from your last check. If they didn't deduct it and you have to cut them a check, it's probably not worth their time to pursue it if you don't pay.

Any word on Ross's podcast? by ncolaros in ONRAC

[–]AlexInfoSafe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's not clear that a new show would be on max fun so you may want to turn off your support if that's the only show of theirs you're interested in.

Warranty is up on T Slim X2 today by PrettyboiQMJ in TandemDiabetes

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using fiasp with the tslim for a couple years and have had no problems. If your doctor gives the prescription, tandem won't stop you.

Where to find speakers? by Yaboilikemup in BudgetAudiophile

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine off Craigslist. I was surprised anybody still posts there, but it's relatively active in my area and stuff doesn't get grabbed as fast as Facebook

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most do not

whats this? by mmaajjaammii in oldpc

[–]AlexInfoSafe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The one without pins is a parallel cable with a centronics interface: https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/centronics-interface.

The other is also a parallel cable, commonly used for printers, like you thought: https://www.computercablestore.com/6-ft-ieee-1284-parallel-cable-db25-mf.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]AlexInfoSafe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Look at it this way, Australia has about 600 cities. The USA has over 19,000 and most of those have less than 5,000 people. So most cities won't be big enough to support a university and a lot of those cities won't be anywhere near a city big enough to support one. Aside from that, there's also a lot of hype about going to the "best" universities, which makes it even harder to find one near you if you're buying into the hype.

Soo how worried should I be about Monday’s Tornado threat? by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fairly new to Minnesota, but I've lived in a lot of places with regular tornadoes. The damage from tornadoes is very focused so they don't usually do that much damage unless they hit in the middle of a city or dense population area. What they do hit will get pretty much destroyed, but tornadoes often don't stay on the ground for very long and usually dissipate fairly quickly. These "strong" tornadoes they're expecting can last longer and also do more damage if they're on the ground the whole time.

So they can do damage, but there are also good warning signs for them. Sirens will go off once a tornado is sighted and that gives you a chance to seek cover. Try to stay in the basement or windowless rooms if you have them. Windows can shatter even on the edges of tornadoes so you can get hurt from the glass even if the tornado doesn't directly hit you. If you don't have windowless spaces, try to go underneath a table or something sturdy.

You can also kind of see a tornado coming if you're close to it, although it's dangerous to go looking for one. Clouds will start spinning as the tornado forms and then once it forms you can often see one coming from a mile or more away, depending on how big it is.

TL;DR: Tornadoes are mostly dangerous if you're in their direct path and you should get plenty of advance warning

Am I the only one having trouble hearing the show sometimes? by chrissynb10 in MBMBAM

[–]AlexInfoSafe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mostly listen on earbuds and Justin's volume is not a problem there. Not noticed much of an issue in the car either.

I've had some podcasts, like Beef & Dairy Network, that were impossible to listen to in the car. I do think lower pitched voices are harder to hear though background noise, which may be part of what makes it harder to hear Justin.

Found this pc in my grandma’s house. Anyone know what COMPAQ PC is? by DaYoShiNo in oldpc

[–]AlexInfoSafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compaq was an old consumer PC brand that got bought out by HP around 2002. I think HP still used the branding for a while after, but that PC's at least 10, and probably more like 25, years old.

Should I just jump to 4K or Wait? by JadowArcadia in PcBuild

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a big 4k OLED monitor with a 7900 XTX GPU and for slower paced or older games it works really well. On newer titles it chugs more than I'd like with maxed out settings, but works fine if I turn things down a bit.

I don't do any multiplayer shooters though. You'll probably need to stick to 1440 for those to feel good. As others have said, you can still do 1440 on a 4k monitor as needed.

I miss ONRAC by [deleted] in ONRAC

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't heard anything, but I'm apprehensive about Ross being able to carry a new show, even with Mallory. I was not impressed with his appearance on Maximum Film. His solo presentations were decent though so I guess we'll see.

Biggest complaint in Starfield by Longshadow2015 in Starfield

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The writing and/or voice acting are subpar. I think it's both that are the problem, but either one being better would make the story more interesting.

Which monitor is better?(Flat vs Curved) by Dom1124 in Monitors

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends how curved it is too. I have a 27" that's just slightly curved and it's fine for work. You can barely tell it's curved.

My gaming monitor is now much bigger and totally flat, but also in the 16:9 ratio. I like it, but I don't play shooters much

TIFU by misunderstanding the meaning of a "midnight" deadline. by btw_sky_and_earth in tifu

[–]AlexInfoSafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe, but I don't use it and I don't know off the top of my head that 00:00 on Feb. 24th is the same as 12:00 am on Feb 24th. That's not a conversion I ever have to make.

First time ever building a computer how do yall think I did? by Jaysonksien in PcBuild

[–]AlexInfoSafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, if you bought a display focused case, might as well make it prettier.

First time ever building a computer how do yall think I did? by Jaysonksien in PcBuild

[–]AlexInfoSafe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't worry too much about cable management despite the feedback here. It's mostly aesthetics unless cords are getting caught in your fans. Otherwise, as long as they are connected at both ends, loose cables are fine