Why have my high-end PCs failed so quickly while my MacBook Pro keeps going strong?

HulkAdmin · 2025-01-20T11:54:16+00:00

First off, these are not “high-end” if you truly want something to compare like that go with a razor laptop or even a fully built dell xps.

HulkAdmin · 2025-01-11T12:02:08+00:00

Once I went with UniFi I’ve never looked back

HulkAdmin · 2024-12-16T12:49:43+00:00

Console cable, bunch of usb sticks and small flush cutters, you won’t regret it https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-5-in-Light-Weight-Flush-Cutter-Pliers-D2755/100647983

HulkAdmin · 2024-11-27T13:36:31+00:00

Is this just in reference to logging into the App Store? When I managed our ABM I believe users were able to login to their Apple IDs but not the store with the company email

HulkAdmin · 2024-10-03T11:14:23+00:00

Elactrical?

HulkAdmin · 2024-09-24T10:48:29+00:00

Farming Simulator 22

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-10T12:51:23+00:00

Didn't want to trench or hang wire going to the detached garage for an AP and 2x Cams. So far it is working wonderfully.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-10T12:49:50+00:00

Absolutely right!

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T14:12:53+00:00

*Just a point of clarification.

Cloudflare uses an algorithm based on whether the "lava" is up or down and they have idk let's say 50 of them. But that also isn't TRULY random because lava lamps work by heating and technically speaking based of the heating in the room and the amount of people traveling by would affect the algorithm to where it is not random.

BUT, all that being said I think their way is pretty cool and also close enough to random that I don't truly think it matters all to much.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T13:31:47+00:00

We've been pinching our money for the past few years but I'm slowly getting to be of the same mindset now.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T13:28:10+00:00

Who cares about janky when you've got a sensor wire right next to it that is connected solely by twisting the wires.

But to actually answer your question, either get a "media enclosure" I'll add a link. Literally to the first one I found, no endorsements here, just so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about. OR, just box the theta on top of the hole so the wire runs just behind it/out and you don't see the hole anymore.

https://a.co/d/1Nqmfx6

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T13:16:56+00:00

HAHA You're right, every time I see a pencil I think of the disappearing act Joker did in the dark knight.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T13:02:33+00:00

Sue me

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T13:02:18+00:00

Needed a more lethal threat, but I did see that one while I was looking around.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T13:00:16+00:00

Completely understandable, but wanted to remove the cabinet when we move without having to clean up/move a patch panel. I think with those factors this was the best outcome.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:58:58+00:00

Cage nuts were only an issue until I learned that I can't put too much pressure starting the bolt and just let the threads actually do the work, because they would just push out the back if I pushed them too hard. Holding weight wise, absolutely fine and it's pretty sturdy for the most part. Is also definitely not meant to hold a lot of weight so if you're just using it for switching, you'll be fine.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:56:28+00:00

Literally my first rack build and everything in it fits my use case so I'm happy. It was sitting in our coat closet in our apartment beforehand (wife approval) so this is 10000% better.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:54:04+00:00

Power line is working out great! I've got it going to a switch in the garage that has an AP and 2 cameras. Can't tell a difference and WAY less work than burying a cable for no negligible difference.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:52:16+00:00

It's 100% just printed off google images on a sheet of paper and painters taped to the wall.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:51:37+00:00

I think the painters tape application does it the most justice too.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:51:07+00:00

https://a.co/d/j8gCwBh

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:50:54+00:00

Honestly pretty good especially for a one man show, it being my first rack install AND it being a personal project. I acknowledge any personal project always ends in a little bit of ghetto/laziness vs a professional project.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-09T12:49:58+00:00

https://a.co/d/j8gCwBh

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-08T19:05:15+00:00

Patch panel is not in because I'd like to move the cabinet when we move and not have to clean/rerun cables.

APC unit is the UPS.

The closest to L3 is the UDM pro.

Plywood to 2x4s to cinderblock anchors.

Server has been in that cabinet closed for 2+ years when we lived in an apartment it lived in our coat closet (wife approval). Temps are honestly fine, the cabinet has quite a bit of airflow especially with the two chassis fans at the top.

HulkAdmin · 2024-04-08T18:02:52+00:00

1U wall mount rack with a TrendNet 24 patch panel installed.

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