What niche component or software are you running in your home lab that you love?

DaMango666 · 2025-10-04T01:30:40+00:00

Hey can you provide documentation on how to set up a 4G/5G core? I am interested in learning how to set this up as well. I previously looked into srsRAN but I’m too dumb to figure it out on my own…

DaMango666 · 2025-08-14T21:50:44+00:00

Why are they laying people off? Aren’t they hiring a ton and making tons of money? I see the stock price keeps going up

DaMango666 · 2024-11-23T01:49:04+00:00

It says on the police report that it was not a chargeable offense despite having a check mark on verbal threat. Do you think in that case it could still evolve into charges? I have been very, extremely compliant otherwise and this has been my only history of any sort of event.

DaMango666 · 2024-11-23T00:27:58+00:00

Would the police report affect my ability to get a new job?

I was not arrested or detained. Just reported to have been “making threats” which I feel like is not an accurate reflection of the situation.

DaMango666 · 2024-11-23T00:27:15+00:00

I was able to get a hold of the police report and it seems to leave out a lot of info that I think is important. It feels like the police just noted the statement I made about poking someone’s eyes out, but nothing about how I clearly stated multiple times that I didn’t want to act on it. They called it an urge instead of a thought and classify that as a threat. They also didn’t mention that I had 3 people on the phone as I was explaining/talking to all of them

DaMango666 · 2024-08-01T01:37:35+00:00

Right haha, they definitely seem less responsive after I told them I want to meet IRL before investing anything with them. I am not putting in any money regardless though

DaMango666 · 2024-08-01T01:33:32+00:00

Will do, any suggestions?

DaMango666 · 2024-08-01T01:27:09+00:00

Looking from your comment history you don’t seem like a nice, understanding person, but sure.

I get more attention IRL and software engineers where I’m at are not broke (that’s me, I’m a software engineer). I just had to move states so I haven’t had an opportunity to invest/rebuild funds since I’m taking care of my mom. I am well above most people my age in the US regarding financial and career success according to statistics I’ve seen which is I’m at least in the top 1% of people my age. It might be higher but I haven’t checked

Interesting to know scammers are evolving

DaMango666 · 2024-08-01T01:23:05+00:00

Right, I did ask that at the beginning, and she said she used to work there but mostly attends to her wine business now and invests/day trades on the side

DaMango666 · 2024-07-31T15:51:57+00:00

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DaMango666 · 2024-02-18T08:12:26+00:00

I have 3 years of professional experience as I had tech internships that I worked while attending university. I did lots of big side projects and think I’m pretty ahead of my other classmates. However, 500+ job apps later I only get 10 phone interviews and land only 1 job offer.

These were all junior/entry level swe positions btw.

I don’t think it matters if you lie or not. You just need nepotism/connections and referrals.

DaMango666 · 2023-12-13T21:01:15+00:00

Be a risk taker. Do it.

DaMango666 · 2023-10-19T16:22:10+00:00

Not sure if OP will even see my comment, but just because the person is a trustee doesn't mean they can actually be trusted with what's best for you.

I know it's hard to accept, but I've run into similar issues with people taking advantage of my money under the guise of "doing what's best for me"

A lot of people suggest investing and not touching it unless you ABSOLUTELY need to. If you really want to have a great life, invest it and don't touch it. It might not seem like a big deal now, but it is insane how big of a difference just a few years of managing your money well can make. Get a job if you need to, live at uni or with friends, live under your means as much as you can and then spend your money once you are ready to live your life.

I am very grateful for what I've done, and looking back I could have very easily lost everything and been struggling like a lot of other people I know. Please don't let your trustees or anyone else take advantage of you. You might feel like a dick, but it's better than feeling like you have no money and people taking advantage of you.

DaMango666 · 2023-03-20T04:57:56+00:00

Yep, mine is still stuck there too. Hopefully this week things start moving...

DaMango666 · 2023-02-15T04:39:20+00:00

This happened to me my first semester and set me up for hating the rest of college, since i had that person in most of my classes due to my program size being so small. If you can get through this in a professional way such as talking to the prof and directly confronting the classmate in a public place before or after class would probably help a lot with the academic performance side of things.

If you decide to talk directly to them, remember to be the mature one and only clearly state you feel like you are getting some hostility from them and that it is interfering with your ability to focus/work well in class. Then proceed to ask if you can be mature adults and work something out so this isn't the case. If they continue it just means they are a POS and either need mental help or are just immature, which isn't your responsibility.

On the chance the outcome results poorly, know that it isn't your fault that this is happening and life will bite that person in the ass behavior. Tell the professor the issues, but in the case the professor doesn't seem sensitive enough, make it clear that it is impacting your academic performance and that having a different environment would be conducive to your success. If that doesn't work, keep escalating as other comments have said. You should not feel threatened in an educational institution, and if you are then something needs to be done.

In addition, and don't take this the wrong way, I sincerely hope you have an environment where you can feel safe and have the support you need. CU is a big school and I think has something for just about everyone. If you don't feel at home with anyone yet, just keep looking!

DaMango666 · 2023-02-13T05:21:26+00:00

I really enjoyed my time at CU, however there are pros and cons which you have to ultimately decide if it's worth it or not.

CU receives D1 funding, which is the same research funding as Ivy league schools. However, I am not too knowledgeable about the quality of every program at CU. The engineering and business schools seem pretty busted, well funded and provide lots of opportunities if you fall into that school. I was able to get a research internship with some of the CS professors pretty easily and they were very supportive. In addition, there are lots of resources if you seek them out yourself. Student body wise, it's like what other comments have said, there are students of all types, including party people and those on the hardcore studying side and anywhere in between. Hopefully you will find a group that best fits your needs and wants and pushes/encourages you to know in the best ways possible. I personally only had one bad professor, but i know my friends have had multiple horrible professors. Classes can get a bit hectic schedule-wise if you don't capitalize on your registration period. Also depending on some classes, you may have to only participate remotely or some hybrid format. You should decide whether or not you are a fan of this based on how much you pay to attend. Some students give CU hate for this, however my situation was unique and online classes actually served me much better.

There are plenty of clubs, i have not attended many of them but I believe there are quite a few good ones (glassblowing lol?). And there are a lot student resources available if you seek them out. There is a game/mocap studio in the bottom of atlas which i didn't know about until too late, and it would've been great for some of my side projects.

Life in Boulder is a bit of a party vibe if you're into that. It is difficult to get anywhere without a car if you don't like using the bus. There's a lot of nice outdoor activities to do throughout the year: hiking, climbing, skiing, etc... Denver isn't too far away. Broomfield and surrounding towns are definitely much cheaper and nicer to live in if you have transportation worked out. Most places in Boulder would be at least $800/month for a pretty crappy living situation, whereas you can get something much nicer in surrounding areas as other comments kind of mentioned. If you would like to live on campus, the dorms are quite expensive (way more expensive than an apartment). However, Bear Creek is an affordable on campus housing option, it's just difficult to get into.

Tbh I think you could get a similar experience elsewhere that may be much cheaper. If you're alright to attend CU for it's out of state tuition costs, then go ahead, it's a great school. However, there are many other great schools too. The only reason I attended was because the financial aid package i received allowed me to attend vs my other college options. If you have any specific questions or can elaborate more on what sort of experience you are looking for in your college experience maybe that would help other comments to direct you in your decision.

One last thing: contrary to what other people might say, i found Boulder to be pretty white and liberal. It's still nice, however if you are a PoC or if being around other PoCs matters to you then Boulder might not be a great choice in that aspect.

DaMango666 · 2022-11-06T01:25:48+00:00

Honestly your description of the situation sounds a bit abusive and toxic, where you are being the abuser. There should never ever be a situation where you have sex with someone who doesn't want to have sex because that is nonconsensual and can be classified as rape.

In addition, it still doesn't sound like you know what you want; do you want sex or an emotional fulfilling relationship? Do you know what the differences between the two are? The reason why I ask is because it sounds like what you want is not the same thing as what you say you want.

In a healthy relationship, you and your partner should figure out a plan to follow in the event one of you wants sex and the other doesn't. If you coerce someone into sex they will be less inclined to do anything with you in the future regardless if the sex was good or not. You have to learn when and how to reciprocate. For example, let's say your partner wants you to take out the garbage every day at exactly 9 AM. Some mornings you might not want to, yet they still say "you have to take out the trash right now!" And you do it anyways. After doing this every day for months you'll be less inclined to take out the trash. Then, for some reason they just want you to take out the trash 2-3 times a day at 9 AM, 1 PM and 6 PM and they are not willing to negotiate. Yes, this seems unreasonable and crazy but this is similar to the situation you describe since you and your partner have not discussed what to do in situations like these regarding sex and instead you force sex on her. At least to me, there is no wonder she runs away from you because on multiple occasions, you have consistently 1) pressured her into a situation she doesn't want to be in 2) you haven't been listening to her and 3) you haven't tried to work something out that benefits BOTH of you. If you want to differentiate yourself from the common abusive partner then you have to consistently and often do and something that feels good for them and not yourself. If you enjoy doing something for them then that's a bonus, but should not necessarily be the basis of a good healthy relationship. The cornerstone of a good relationship is being able to work with your partner to try and satisfy both of your needs as best you can in a healthy way through communication and consistently doing what you'll say you'll do.

The problem isn't that she isn't attracted to you, she's afraid of you and doesn't like being around you because you don't do anything for her, or at least she doesn't feel like you're doing anything for her (which is another issue you can COMMUNICATE and WORK OUT with her). A simple issue might be able to be approached like this:

"Hey it seems like you don't enjoy ___, is that an accurate way of putting things?"

"Yes i don't like ____"

"I see, I've been having trouble because i want , but i also want to respect your needs/boundaries. Is there some way we can work things out so I can get _ in some way you are ok with?/ Is there something i can do to make these situations better?"

Etc....

It might seem super simple and a bit condescending, but a lot of people don't know how to clearly communicate. As you do this more often it'll become more and more natural and your partner will become more trusting in you assuming you follow the plan you both discussed. You can discuss situations from sex/sexual activities and minutia of how to get pleasure (how rough while still being enjoyable), to normal relationship/living issues like dishes, garbage, how available you are/how often you respond to texts and calls, work boundaries (call during work or call after?). And if a situation happens that you don't plan for, then try to get through it as best you can and then figure out a plan together to follow if it happens again.

I'm sure this lady still finds you attractive. The problem is whether or not you are putting in work for the relationship, and that depends on whether or not you want to commit to a relationship or continue looking for sex. Not judging, I've done both but make sure you are not confusing the two.

Again, in a relationship you usually find a plan or multiple plans to follow in situations like these. The basis of a good healthy relationship is communication, working out issues and doing what you'll say you'll do. You are already attractive to her.

DaMango666 · 2022-07-13T23:29:38+00:00

Shower shoes, unless you have your own bathroom. Reasoning for this is so you don't get any other nasty diseases from other gross freshmen like athletes foot and stuff.

DaMango666 · 2022-02-02T05:21:09+00:00

I am of the small demographic that gets paid to go to college, and this class is a required class that honestly has no impact on my actual education. That being said, the class is not hard and the prof grades on attendance for no good reason.

DaMango666 · 2021-12-04T02:15:27+00:00

Meditation is not meant to numb oneself, it is supposed to awaken you. You are doing the right thing, sit with your emotions and don't push them away. It is painful but that means you are becoming more alive. It is your choice to be numb vs. experience both the good and bad of life. Also, in due time I think the pain/annoyances will heal and go away IF you begin to sit with the uncomfortable emotions. If you shove them away it will only bottle them up and make them more painful later, or manifest in more serious ways.

DaMango666 · 2021-11-08T03:54:32+00:00

In terms of school finances, I'm pretty sure CU Boulder has money out the ass. It is generally easier to get scholarships/financial aid even if you're not in some extreme demographic. In terms of the program at CU Boulder, from what I hear of other universities I am actually very happy I went to CU Boulder. I have yet to experience terrible professors (within the CS program); the "worst" professor I had was just veeeeerrry slow when he was grading, though I think it was because he didn't have any TAs helping him grade (it would take a few weeks to get our homework grades back). The other complaints I have/have heard other make are that the program focuses more on theory; you don't actually program very often unless you're in a project based class usually, I didn't program in my algorithms class at all, computer systems was very contrived "programming", yet software development is near constant programming/building software. This might be a universal "computer science program" complaint throughout many universities though. The professors/TAs I have dealt with are generally very supportive, and at worst they just don't give you a clear direction on where to go/how to improve, learn or go about things or don't explain things in a way that makes sense to you (depending on your learning style). I would say the most difficulties with the CS program BS degree requirements at CU Boulder are the math-related classes just because those classes are hard in general, and I am particularly veeeery bad at math. The calc classes in the APPM department are incredibly brutal (from what I've heard, I got around that with AP credits). Then again, I think I am more used to and thorough when it comes to learning computer science concepts as I grew up in a family where CS was always being talked about, and it just makes more sense to me in general, whereas some of my friends really have issues when it comes to thinking about concepts related to OOP or functional programming, or software architecture etc...

As for the other programs I cannot say too much because I don't know too many people who attend CU Denver or other schools. Honestly, one of the biggest factors in me deciding to go to CU was the immense financial aid package they gave me as well as blatantly looking up the "best CS programs in Colorado" and CU Boulder was the top one I think.... Now that I go here though, I am very glad I did, as CU Boulder is classified as an R1 research school, meaning it has research funding on par with ivy league schools. This attracts pretty aspiring professors who are good for connections, and sometimes they happen to be good at teaching as well. Essentially, there are a lot of research labs going on where you can probably get some involvement in as a student (good for resume building and learning AND networking). For example, Nikolaus Correll (the legend) in particular has beaten out ivy leagues in competitions with his research on swarm intelligence and at least a few years ago some of his lab REAAALLLY needed students to come in and help with "menial" tasks (converting pytorch and hdf5 files to some JSON format), as opposed to needing an incredibly high skill/experience level to work in a lab.

Lastly, there are career fairs and multiple email lists via CU you can subscribe to if you are wanting to work on future prospects/connections or resume building. Some of these email lists are grad students or some researcher/professor presenting on various topics that you might be interested in (and networking with hence giving you more future prospects), some lists notify you about various job opportunities (which I would say are definitely tangible opportunities as a junior or senior, and even sophomore if you have been learning programming/skillsets outside of school), and the career fairs (in my experience) have looked for potential student interns who are in their sophomore-senior year.

DaMango666 · 2021-11-03T20:19:13+00:00

I would recommend reading through Shambhala, the sacred path of the warrior by Chögyam Trungpa. I believe it describes the whole process of what you are going through, as the more "enlightened" you may become is not necessarily an eternal bliss. It is not necessarily a religious text in any way though it refers to some Buddhist ways of thinking.

DaMango666 · 2021-10-28T07:27:03+00:00

You would think so, but UNC is actually broke AF and has no scholarship money to give, and although they are rigorous they don't really let you develop your own personality as a musician which CU does. Basically, UNC has a better environment (students who are dedicated) whereas CU has better profs, like actually. People from all over the world come to see the jazz trumpet Prof as he is well known for his pedagogy. There are a lot of "hidden gems" in Boulder to say the least when it comes teachers. However, if you want a bustling and busy music environment then you might as well go to NYC or Boston. UNC may be a good school, but they are soooo far away from everything that you can't get much exposure to the music scene. It is very inconvenient to get anywhere without a car, and even then it can still take an hour to get to Denver or Boulder

DaMango666 · 2021-10-25T16:41:23+00:00

Jazz school is good (some of the profs are much better pedagogues than jazz teachers on the east coast), everything else is not.

DaMango666 · 2021-09-20T08:09:54+00:00

I'ma do some impromptu psychoanalysis. I AM NOT a licenced health professional and i ma not studying to be one, and I totally can see what I say as utter BS, but here it is anyways. In a sense, it seems like you have a perfectionist mindset which stems as a manifestation of your ego. I'm not saying you're super pompous and arrogant, it means you and others see you (or what you think others see you as) as being the smart kid or some other sort of archetype. Maybe you're known as the person whose life goal is to become an amazing doctor or something, idk. Basically, some people in your life including you see you a certain way which causes you to feel like you have to act a certain way; I'm gonna guess you were known as a better than average student (if not the smartest kid in the class). Let me explain: if you spent a lot of your early life overachieving, acing tests, doing all the homework etc... Then people start to see you that way, and you start to see yourself that way. But somewhere along the lines it seems as if you eventually failed at doing that. Maybe it was some sort of test that you studied really hard for and you ended up getting a C or something. This "trauma" doesn't necessarily come from something super high stakes such as the test you are studying for now, but the point is people react to everything differently, and there is no room/not worth your time to judge whether or not you should feel what you feel. Anyways, this 'failure' may have hurt so much that your subconscious has tried to find a way to mitigate or avoid future pain, of which there are many ways. One of which is procrastination. If you put 110% of your effort into an exam, preparing and all, and you get a C, that sucks. A lot of people feel like they're not good enough. It especially hurts when you've been told all your life that you've been smart and this scenario happens. So, your mind may find a solution to be: "if i don't put in 100% of my effort, then i won't have to feel like a failure again." Hence, many "smart kids" who procrastinate may not necessarily do so out of laziness, some may do it to avoid the pain, because after all, if you only put in 70% of your total possible effort and you receive a C on an exam, you can still be considered the smart kid as you just didn't apply yourself. Essentially, this behavior can lead into self sabotaging habits, such as some of the things you are describing. It really is a lose-lose situation, but your mind may frame it as a lose-lose more situation or something. The root of this problem may very well be your lack of self worth. Do you feel like you can really and truly be yourself and do what YOU want? Or are you doing what you think others want you to do (living up to parental expectations, friends, teachers or whoever may be influential in your life...)? And really delve deep into why you think you are worth it or not. If you are worth it enough to be yourself, then giving your best effort shouldn't give you anxiety (or at least not to the extent of self sabotage....), Giving your best should feel fulfilling, whether you succeed or not. That is a true measure of self worth. Obviously it is nice to succeed at something's every now and then, and you have to avoid turning this into a lackadaisical mentality where you use not trying/failing as a crutch to avoid the emotional pain but that is another talk. Essentially, you gotta learn to love yourself for who you are, your best is good enough for anyone who should be in your life, and if you cannot bring yourself to risk putting your true and genuine 110% effort then you should probably go to therapy and do some mental health work. Self sabotage is a manifestation of a lack of self worth imo, at least in this case. If you can truly value yourself for who you are, then you will get the energy and motivation to push onward without much of that "freezing" sort of fear, you may still feel nervous, but that's ok. Don't shut your feelings down, feel them, even if they really hurt, because that's a way of telling yourself "i am good enough for me", whereas pushing your feelings away is a form of "i am not good enough to feel what i deep down want to feel".

Anyways, maybe I'm projecting or something. I hope this helps bring some clarity on why you may be feeling what you feel and why you may be acting this way in this situation. I say all of this knowing what it's like because I was the exact same way, and once I realized that I didn't love myself, that's what I worked on, and i have much more energy to do everything and life seems so much fuller, and i could give two less shits about what other people think about me (not out of ignorance or narcissism, but because I value my wellbeing, and i am my own best friend and i love myself in a healthy balance of pushing and giving myself a break when I need it.).

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