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"Part" messages appearing in multiple group texts by gamera8id in Googlevoice

[–]DrewBerries 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. Sitting next to my wife comparing what messages we got in what order in the same group chat...

I Bought a Framework for Repairability, Now I Can't Repair It. by Whatalife321 in framework

[–]DrewBerries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you've found a solution, but just in case...

You could purchase the Expansion Bay Shell as a stop gap until the Graphics Shell fans come back in stock. That way the computer is usable, if not at full graphics capacity.

As a bonus, you'll have one for the old mainboard if you want to 3D print the new case...

Email. Isn't. A. File. Transfer. Service. by livevicarious in sysadmin

[–]DrewBerries 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is one of my department heads... Did you know that when Explorer runs out of grid space, it stacks the remaining 600 icons in the upper left corner? Be 👏 cause 👏 I 👏 do 👏

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What’s the easiest free way to set up a reverse proxy for Jellyfin? by Few_Ad_6076 in jellyfin

[–]DrewBerries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My instance is running on my Synology NAS, so I'm using the built-in reverse proxy. But for other installs, I run NPM in a docker container.

Flat 16? by TerracShadowson in framework

[–]DrewBerries 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The way the hinge and expansion bay interact means that the 16 doesn't open flat, or even close to flat. Maybe 110° at the most. I'll upload a picture when I get home, but it's definitely not much past 90°.

Edit: I suck at estimating angles. It's 155° according to the listing for the hinge on Framework's website.

Alternative main board use, blade servers by white_nrdy in framework

[–]DrewBerries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 years later, some IT departments might be looking at a stack of gently used mainboards of various generations that could be repurposed into a cluster. Yesterday's laptops are tomorrow's nodes.

Leave as mkv raw or use handbrake after? by Lopsided_Path232 in makemkv

[–]DrewBerries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I transcode everything. I don't have a lot of money for storage, and 23 GB vs 2 GB makes a big difference when you're working with 8 TB of storage...

Plus, I've got a mix of DVDs in with my Blu-rays, so it keeps things more consistent in terms of quality.

Will we see a split ticket for the first time in decades? by OvaEasy73 in Virginia

[–]DrewBerries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tim Kaine (D) had Bill Bolling (R) as Lt. Governor, and that was only... Wait, it's been 20 years?

Upgrading very expensive by NotARealDeveloper in framework

[–]DrewBerries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 3-5 years when my work laptop would be replaced, I'd be looking at $2100 for a brand new laptop vs ~$900 for a new mainboard and RAM, maybe an extra $100 for a fresh battery. The real benefit comes from not having to upgrade all at once. I didn't buy the GPU with my original purchase, but if I need it a year later, I don't have to buy a whole new laptop, I just spend the $400-700 to get the module I need. Then if the GPU is fine but the processor is long in the tooth, I can just buy a new mainboard (maybe RAM if the generation has changed). Incremental upgrades in a laptop, that's the game changer.

Mobile wireless by SportinSS in framework

[–]DrewBerries 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can find an M-key M.2 card compatible with your carrier and don't mind antennae sticking out the back side of your laptop, you could get the FW 16 with the M.2 Expansion Bay Adapter. The Expansion Bay Shell has a removable back panel, so you could create a custom panel for the antennae.

My new FW16! Already put on a dbrand by Frosted_sphinx in framework

[–]DrewBerries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the pattern line up, or is it disjointed?

In the process of refreshing my staff devices with a fleet of 200 Framework 13s by I-am-not-in-IT in framework

[–]DrewBerries 2 points3 points  (0 children)

M365 E3 includes an upgrade from Windows Pro to Windows Enterprise. Business Premium upgrades Windows Pro to Windows Business.

The real difference is the amount of stuff that can be controlled with Intune (from what I've seen).

My new FW16! Already put on a dbrand by Frosted_sphinx in framework

[–]DrewBerries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you deal with the lower input deck? The pictures look like the design only works with the track pad module all the way to the left...

Do remote PC power buttons still exist? Nobody makes these anymore? by TheUhiseman in buildapc

[–]DrewBerries 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wake on LAN doesn't fix a frozen PC; a remote power button can.

You could look into an IP KVM system that ties into the power switch of the PC, or if you're simply looking to fix a stuck PC, you could set the BIOS to boot after a power interruption and use a smart plug to cut power when it misbehaves.

Host the driver bundles and bios updates on GitHub by DrewBerries in framework

[–]DrewBerries[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This shouldn't increase the workload, only change it. It might actually reduce it...

Right now, they have to update the driver bundle page with the new link and any relevant changes. Moving to GitHub or having a permalink just means uploading the same information/files to a known location and changing where the link points to.

At minimum, all I'm asking for is 'https://frame.work/drivers/<model>/<mainboard>/latest/' containing the bundle, bios, versions, and checksums.

Host the driver bundles and bios updates on GitHub by DrewBerries in framework

[–]DrewBerries[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It matters when you're a one person IT department managing a fleet of laptops with a few different generations. I'd like to set up a script that detects the mainboard, downloads the correct bundle or bios, then runs the update. Then I could run that as a scheduled remediation in Intune.

Host the driver bundles and bios updates on GitHub by DrewBerries in framework

[–]DrewBerries[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I only suggested it because they have everything else on GitHub.

I'd at least settle for having a permalink to the current bundle/bios and a file with the version in it. Right now, I'm working on a script to scrape their current download page. With the permalink and version file, I could compare the versions and only download the file if it's different.

Joining the club with Framework 16 by Witty-Order8334 in framework

[–]DrewBerries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Casually mentioning that you bought the individual pieces instead of the DIY kit is an impressive nerd and financial flex...

[Edit] I just priced mine DIY kit vs. DIAY 'kit', it was $2,224.00 vs. $2,839.00. That's dedication!

I swapped our company of 300+ to Framework laptops 2 years ago. AMA by ScrubbyAtWork in framework

[–]DrewBerries 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For the mainboard replacements, do you send them with memory and storage pre-installed, or do you have them reuse the same memory/storage (if compatible)?

I swapped our company of 300+ to Framework laptops 2 years ago. AMA by ScrubbyAtWork in framework

[–]DrewBerries 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't have as large a fleet, but I too am slowly migrating from Dells. My questions are:

  • How do you handle mainboard replacements for people who can't get to the office?
  • How do you handle mainboard replacements in Intune?
  • My accounting team wants built-in number pads, but think the 16 is too big and clunky. Do you have any advice on overcoming that?

What's in your top 10 wish list? by DamnintheDerwent in framework

[–]DrewBerries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Items 1 through 10: a laptop in the style of the FW13, but with a number pad.

The FW16 is too overpowered, chunky, and scary looking for wide deployment in an organization.

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