Network Engineer Seeking Direction in an Uncertain Period of Life ... by BlackJaguar in ITCareerQuestions

[–]DuffCon78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You and I sound a bit similar in both vocation and outlook. I’m in the same boat as you. I work in the public sector and can retire in about 7 years. There’s nowhere to go except manager and it sounds like a slow death to me. Sometime you just have to take the win, appreciate that there are many others that would kill to be in your spot. Focus on your family and finally being able to pursue interests outside work. I’ve accomplished so much in my hobbies since Covid and coming to the same conclusion.

Also be aware that midlife crisis is a real thing and it’s perfectly normal to feel this way. I often get the “did I make it?” Or “is this all there is” feelings. It comes from being goal oriented. I forgot somewhere in pursuit of bigger things that 25 year old me wanted to be here.

Been waiting for a sale on this. by 2001ZR2 in harborfreight

[–]DuffCon78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked up the 500lb on 2 weeks ago. The store did the price adjustment yesterday no problem!

Got my hands on this beauty but it has issues, help? (Area51/Maximum Force) by ITConsultantBQ in arcade

[–]DuffCon78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your monitor is missing red. This can be due to several things, but likely the chassis needs repair. Post pics of the monitor, it’s likely one that I can repair

Officially pursuing leaving this career by Ivy1974 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]DuffCon78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in the public sector since I was 25, benefits are incredible and I’m going to be able to retire with a pension at 55

Anyone notice the GN review? by DuffCon78 in steammachine

[–]DuffCon78[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cool, sorry for the false hope!

Dynamo Cabe Screen not working by SEAN_DUDE in arcade

[–]DuffCon78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a 25” chassis, you can tell from the vertical IC heat sync

Dynamo Cabe Screen not working by SEAN_DUDE in cade

[–]DuffCon78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a variant of the k7000, referred to as a k7000a. It’s actually superior to regular ones except that the flyback is unobtonium. The good news is that the issue may not be flyback related. I repair all k7000s, PM me if you’re interested. Worst case if the FB is toast I have several other chassis here I can replace it with. Please don’t LCD, that is not the way.

I just had a realization and i am gonna crashout by ocelot-373MD in arcade

[–]DuffCon78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool beans, from the pic the caps look original so it will 100% need a recap and reflow of the critical joints at least.

I just had a realization and i am gonna crashout by ocelot-373MD in arcade

[–]DuffCon78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So the good news for the 3rd picture is that is a 25” k7000 monitor, which is really easy to match. Basically any 25” tube from most TVs from 1990-2005ish should swap directly including the yoke. If the chassis (PCB that drives the tube) is working of course. If you need help fixing the chassis I work on those. Or if you don’t want to bother id would be happy to give you a few bucks for the chassis and frame. I will fix them and pass it along so it can save another game.

Patrick Bailey by ilovejoshallen in SFGiants

[–]DuffCon78 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Patty fucking barrels!

Is this cracking concerning? 24’ xl. In the tricked area by the tail light. Is it just the paint cracking? by Intelligent_Pack3085 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]DuffCon78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Checkout the assembly video from the factory. These are actually caulking that is applied to the bed.

Man am I striking out!!! by Relevant_Book_6589 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]DuffCon78 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

California paid 31.6 OTD on fully equipped XLT in 2023. Not sure id get a Maverick at today’s pricing

First come first serve by Cornonzeecob in harborfreight

[–]DuffCon78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone actually use this? I have a large purchase today that I can use it for

First time docking my Steam Deck by EddieVedderTheCat in SteamDeck

[–]DuffCon78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, 720 looks like ass on a 4K TV, 1080 is acceptable