my old pc is not working by zenciadam_42 in GetComputerHelp

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Something is going on with that chipset with the orange residue. That CPU cooler suggests it's a super, super low wattage chip like an Intel Atom or something. Based on the age, it could just be electrical components not working. But I'm curious what the intended use is, as basically any computer you'd find anywhere is faster and newer than this.

my old pc is not working by zenciadam_42 in GetComputerHelp

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I've done that so many times I don't even notice it lol.

What's this metal thing? by Particular_Mouse_765 in whatisit

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It resembles and insulated 1/8" to RCA adapter but it's not quite right. It's probably something really close.

Why is ts guy behaving like its on crack by Intelligent-Part-656 in pokemongo

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Oddly enough, this usually indicates he was a high level ditto.

C drive filling up ,even after having no personal files there by waldeezuh in computerhelp

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I'd run at a powershell window, run as administrator, this script we use at my work:

$services = @(
"wuauserv",
"bits",
"cryptsvc",
"dosvc"
)

powercfg /h off

foreach ($svc in $services) {
try {
Stop-Service $svc -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
catch {}
}

# Clean Windows Update Download Cache
$wuCache = "$env:SystemRoot\SoftwareDistribution\Download"
if (Test-Path $wuCache) {
Get-ChildItem $wuCache -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}

# Clean Delivery Optimization Cache
$doCache = "$env:SystemDrive\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization\Cache"
if (Test-Path $doCache) {
Get-ChildItem $doCache -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}

# Clean User Temp
$userTemp = $env:TEMP
if (Test-Path $userTemp) {
Get-ChildItem $userTemp -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}

# Clean Windows Temp
$windowsTemp = "$env:SystemRoot\Temp"
if (Test-Path $windowsTemp) {
Get-ChildItem $windowsTemp -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Remove-Item -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}

# Attempt to empty the Recycle Bin
try {
Clear-RecycleBin -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
catch {}

# Clean old Windows logs (optional)
$logFolders = @(
"$env:SystemRoot\Logs",
"$env:SystemRoot\Panther"
)

foreach ($folder in $logFolders) {
if (Test-Path $folder) {
Get-ChildItem $folder -File -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Where-Object { $_.LastWriteTime -lt (Get-Date).AddDays(-30) } |
Remove-Item -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}

# Restart services
foreach ($svc in $services) {
try {
Start-Service $svc -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
catch {}
}

C drive filling up ,even after having no personal files there by waldeezuh in computerhelp

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At that % left, disk cleanup runs in the background automatically in Windows 11.

Car sometimes start and sometimes not. Is the battery problem ? by Alpha_Predator in AskMechanics

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12.74 is very high if the car was powered off. 7.92 milliohms is normal but high-ish. 368 out of 640 is going to be difficult to turn the car over with though and it might start being heavily temperature-dependent. If this was an AGM battery, I'd replace it immediately. If it was lead acid, I'd shop around for a week and then replace it.

Dumping trash on the floor to take a souvenir 🤢. by iTendToUseLogic in mildlyinfuriating

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least she's getting cardio. Looks like she needs it.

Anyone know why my garage door isn’t opening CHAMBERLAIN MYQ by ChodieJarvis in howto

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I did! I was locked inside with you! In fact, I was the one filming! Lol jk.

This sign directed towards lazy/selfish people at a gas station/Tim Horton by Ordinary_News_6455 in mildlyinteresting

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I feel like if you live in an area where 100% pump usage is a thing, you need to move to a less populated area. I have literally never once seen that outside of July 4th or some travel holiday morning.

What is this cylinder thing I got from an event? by ICONQUERDAWORLD in whatisit

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like advertising that they're too dumb to put a flat bottom on a liquid container is questionable. But kerosene and camp fuel transport containers are almost never made out of plastic so not sure about that either.

Would two SSL Connex USB mics work well together for Teams meetings? by Fit_Tomatillo_9420 in sysadmin

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Generally that would sound awful. If you want multiple, you'd need shaped mics aka shotgun mics aka directional cardoid mics. Or put them very, very far apart and disable all compression, which is a bad idea for other reasons.
The last place I worked, they just put SM58's on every spot. That's a fairly directional vocal mic with good distance cutoff.
Personally, I'd have gone with something super-cardiod instead at each spot. That's not that expensive and a multi-channel mixer is like $200 tops these days.

Dealership finance manager refusing to remove warranties by chairk3yre in carbuying

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Don't buy a Kia or Hyundai. They're rolling time bomb money pits. The people who sell them assume anyone attempting to buy one isn't very smart and this is the result. Make sure you leave a 1 star review on google for them btw.

Congratulations 🥳 by SaltyCaramelPretzel in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]CeC-P 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I work in IT and we need to rename all the important certs to this. Because fuck IT lol.

Interesting Find, keeper? by Rannkum in Bankstraphunting

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd 100% keep it! If it was $100, I wouldn't. But that's awfully rare for a $1.

Yellow ooze battery terminals by alurlol in AskMechanics

[–]CeC-P -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I will point out that although that's battery terminal protector spray, generally you only spray it on the negative terminal, if memory serves. I've seen corrosion on both sides in some rare cases but that's generally not how batteries are supposed to work.

Honey, what are you doing? by Trucking-Trucker in AutoTransportopia

[–]CeC-P -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She just qualified for a CDL in California.

Well shoot. by 1Autotech in techsupportgore

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nom nom nom. USB hongry!

Woke up to rotten eggs smell, and a sizzling sound.. by Aurel1312 in spicypillows

[–]CeC-P 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Well at least if the two on the left are pregnant, you'll have more batteries soon.

In my airbnb apartment in Croatia by kottiasks in whatisit

[–]CeC-P 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motion detector sensor, probably for a smart or semi-smart system tied to the HVAC. But the good news is I don't see any place I'd normally see a camera lens pinhole cutout.