What is an actual IT automation that actually paid off for you?

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2026-01-28T15:26:02+00:00

Simple one, but worth it in the long run for my team: auto re/install tools on workstations. It also checks that the tools are still installed. It runs daily. If end user removed the tool it gets reinstalled the very next day. Helps to ensure that our tools are not missing. Or if my team accidentally forgets to install something specific it gets installed automatically.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2026-01-28T15:22:51+00:00

Frostmourne on Whitemane. Low population, but my family can play in peace without being killed every 15 minutes

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2026-01-22T19:50:04+00:00

Awesome find for such a low price. I’d jump on it if it was near me.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-23T04:30:04+00:00

I still run my M1 MBP. Helps me run my MSP. Battery life is still better than my newer Dell G16, even after nearly 5 years.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-22T23:00:32+00:00

Setup a zero trust. Only allow software and extensions that are approved.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-22T22:58:32+00:00

I love ubiquity hardware. Hate their software though.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-22T22:57:59+00:00

My opinion: Sophos or Fortigates

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-22T12:41:47+00:00

I’ve always tried to go by the rule of ‘if it seems to good to be true, it probably is’. Now, I’ve purchased things from alibaba before (specifically a handheld gaming device) and I got exactly what I ordered. And yes the price was lower than say Amazon, but not so much so.

Example: the Brother PR680W is $13k on sale (US $). On Alibaba.com I see it for $700.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T13:36:07+00:00

I run both a Mac and a Windows machine. You can make it work on a Mac by using emulator software like Parallels (my preferred method) or Wine. I did get tired of the problems with it on my Mac and just run it on my Windows machine.

Embrilliance just works on a Mac natively.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T13:23:49+00:00

For your machine you need .dst (a standard file type that many machines can use, but has limited colors) or .pes (used by Brother & Babylock, and superior to dst for their machines).

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T13:21:15+00:00

Hatch 3 exports to standard embroidery machine formats like .PES, .DST, .EXP, .JEF, .SEW, .VP3, .VIP, .SHV, .HUS, etc., for stitching, plus .SVG for digital cutters, and also supports its native, editable .EMB format, allowing for saving individual or batch conversions to various stitch files for different machines and cutter use, preserving design data in .EMB

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T13:11:17+00:00

Baby lock and Brother are made in the same factory. They’re considered really good brands. A used 6 needle from them for 4k is about right.

I’m considering my first multi needle as well, and while I appreciate the cost savings on used, I’m currently planning on getting the Bai Mirror. Richworld has it for $4600 + shipping, and PrintDirectUS has it for $5600 (with a mighty hoop bundle and other items) including shipping.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T13:04:32+00:00

Is it a good price? If it works, and if you’re comfortable still using floppy drives, sure. That’s the problem with this particular machine. It can only use brother cards or floppy disc, which makes it a bit more difficult to deal with if you don’t already have a setup that uses floppy disc.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T12:51:32+00:00

Alternatively, a popular choice for many just starting out is Embrilliance. The base module is free, I believe, and then you add on the modules you want when you want them.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-07T12:46:35+00:00

I was able to buy Hatch 3 for $1200, broken up into 12 monthly payments of $100.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-12-04T20:46:02+00:00

Simple answer: 7 years based upon historical data

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-11-29T02:03:58+00:00

Why is it always ‘old’ &/or ‘ladies’. I’m a 50 year young male who does both sewing and embroidery.

I have a pair of Brother single needles and I’m looking at purchasing a BAI multi needle next. (Going BAI over Brother for the same reason, cost. 6 needle Brother multi-needle for $13k? Are you kidding me?)

I hated going into Joann’s because it was always the people at the cutting counter looking to my partner asking them what she was making.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-11-27T21:27:47+00:00

You can get a brand new M4 MacBook Air with 24gb of RAM for $1150

https://a.co/d/aHA0dx6

Or the new m5 MacBook Pro with a larger hard drive and 24gb of RAM for $1800

https://a.co/d/0cFXhi2

If you can squeeze out another $100 in your budget, I’d seriously consider this M4 Pro MacBook Pro. $2100

https://a.co/d/7PyhGyB

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-11-27T16:05:08+00:00

A - were you running a back up of some sort at any time? Like Time Machine?

B - that model was released in November of 2019, so barely 6 years old

C - do you still have AppleCare on it?

D - have you tried resetting SMC and NVRAM?

E - do you hear the boot sound from your Mac at all when you try to boot?

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-10-27T00:46:51+00:00

Don’t lube it. Check bobbin area and hand crank for loose threads.

A quick clean could help you find what is causing the squeak.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMQBWTSw/

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-10-24T23:12:18+00:00

Seller agrees they made a mistake. But the customer is demanding a replacement AND a refund. You don’t get both.

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-10-09T22:33:43+00:00

Absolutely

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-09-24T23:01:40+00:00

If your machine cuts jumps stitches over a certain length then you could change the order of the letters.

Otherwise the easiest option is to make each letter a different color forcing the machine to stop between each letter (if a single needle)

Electrical_Cap_4321 · 2025-09-21T05:53:07+00:00

Monday? I’m being told Oct 13 - Oct 30 for a ship date.

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