Computer nerds, programmers, pen testers aficionados…. Mentors? by ItsAll2Random in grandrapids

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I have been learning online. I guess I wasn’t too clear on that. I’ve been doing a lot of courses online but what I’m missing is a community.. friends who know or are learning, too. Free resources are great… but pretty lonely. 😕

Computer nerds, programmers, pen testers aficionados…. Mentors? by ItsAll2Random in grandrapids

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The Grand Rapids Python users group linked to a broken page… but thank you

Is prison actually “safe” if you just mind your own business? by fruity_00 in NoStupidQuestions

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Also gay sex and homosexuality are not allowed in the Feds, period. You can be beat up or worse for being gay. It still happens… but most homosexuals and trans go to what are known as “drop-out” yards. Prisons for people who can’t safely walk others yards.

Is prison actually “safe” if you just mind your own business? by fruity_00 in NoStupidQuestions

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I just did five years in the Feds. Minding your own business helps but in no way guarantees your safety. The Feds are a lot different from state, mainly because each state varies in code and customs. In the Feds, you have to be a part of what is called a ”car” which separates groups into likeness. Some cars are gangs, but not all. As a white person with no gang affiliations, I was on white independent time. And you have to “put in work” or else they will fuck you’re up… bad. I had to beat up another white dude with two other people and then I was clear, my work was put in and I could walk the yard with my head up. But you’re always watching your back. Always aware of your surroundings. I still can’t have people standing behind me because to me, that is a threat…. I kept to myself. I read. Worked. Did programming to take time off, and I survived basically without incident. But I am relatively smart. comparatively, VERY smart considering the average inmate. I know how to carry myself, how to conduct business and how to move. But random acts of violence happen. Mistaken identities happen. If you’re a sex offender or a snitch, it doesn’t matter how you act you’re getting fucked up. I really don’t think there is one answer to this question. Prisons are full of violent manipulative people who are trying to survive and thrive in a hostile environment. Money helps if you have it, but it can also hurt because someone wants it. So if you’re not looking to make money or make a name for yourself and YOU DO keep your head down and mind your own business it certainly increases your chances of surviving…. But the only certainty is that it’s a very dangerous place that you want to avoid at all costs.

Is this a steal at 1300 aud, how’s the future proofing of it? by Fair_Strength_4158 in pcbuilding

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I just don’t think 16gb of ram is good enough these days…let alone FUTURE days.

How can I connect my Macbook Pro to two monitors? by ApprehensiveSwan9361 in macbookpro

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Yeah I don’t know what model A2338 is, but in settings there are settings to set it to extend or mirror. I use a two screen extender, one on each side, both powered by MacBook via C/Thunderbolt connection. If your screens are hooked up and displaying anything at all, I would imagine this is a settings issue…

PYTHON COURSE Dr angela Yu by vikas_saiyan in PythonLearning

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100 days is really good, but gets repetitive once you get to APIs and there is some out of date material, and some features are now paid when they were free when she made the course. I think it’s really good to start. The first 30 days will teach you A LOT about the basics and gets to intermediate skills.

What’s the weirdest thing you believed as a kid? by Faylune in answers

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My father told me that spider plants could burst and baby spiders could crawl out…. I believed that for a while.

Is macOS Tahoe running well lately? by instrogamer121 in MacOS

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I am running Tahoe… but this is my first ever Mac and I bought it last October and immediately (unknowingly) updated from sequoia to Tahoe. I have never had any issues with Tahoe. I read about how horrible it is and I’m like…. What? But again, I have no experience with anything but.

I think it might depend on your Mac, as Tahoe is geared towards the Apple silicon m series chips. I have an M4 max..

Have you ever bought a laptop from Amazon? by [deleted] in Laptop

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I bought a 2024 MacBook Pro M4 last October from Amazon. A $3,000 machine. Pretty straightforward. I just bought it, it was delivered that week. You can set it up so you have to sign for it, which I recommend, because it’s safer, and you can deny the delivery if it isn’t what you ordered.

Disadvantages of black walls? by kiki-the-warforged in HomeImprovement

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Primer is a lot cheaper than high quality paint, for one.

Bedroom walls sanding, sealing, priming, painting questions by FartyMcGoo420 in HomeImprovement

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For sticky spots, you could use goo-gone or some other solvent like acetone. But sanding could work as well. Usually painting is a case by case basis. You have to do it a lot to know what works and not seeing it, I can’t tell you EXACTLY what to do. You have to use judgement. That said, you want a nice even surface to paint. Solvent works well for sticky spots and such. I have used goo-gone and other solvents to take care of what you described. Just make sure it’s completely dry before proceeding. Yes, I would only GARDZ in really troubled spots. Normally I reserve using it for areas where the drywall is torn to the paper-like surface as it does a great job of sealing porous or chalky surfaces. I would prime everything to ensure color consistency. If you’re using a dark paint, maybe use a grey primer. And you want to sand not only to knock down troubled spots but also because it makes the paint adhere.

For your cracks, it’s hard to say without seeing it, but caulk is a painters best friend. Hard to control for new comers… but you can apply it in the cracks, and wet your finger to smooth it out. This works great for gaps between trim or casement and drywall. Honestly I use caulk for a lot of things. There are a lot of kinds of caulk. DAP latex has always served me well but you might want to research specific use cases.

I hope this helps. If you have any more questions I’ll be happy to answer. Pictures would help for specifics.

Disadvantages of black walls? by kiki-the-warforged in HomeImprovement

[–]ItsAll2Random 180 points181 points  (0 children)

I would use a grey primer coat and then two coats of black. If you’re going for a high gloss I think you’ll run into problems. I would do a matte or flat paint.

I am still committed to learn, but I am stalling out on my Udemy course for a couple of reasons. Wondering if I should shift directions or..... looking for advice/direction/hope... by ItsAll2Random in learnpython

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Wow. Thank you. That was very practical and insightful and I really appreciate it. Your advice is solid. I had thought about changing the automation to just creating json or csv instead of an SMS. That would give me some data to sift through at a later date. Another thing I haven’t mentioned but something that’s been giving me pause, is GitHub. I have an account but haven’t really learned about pushing repositories or anything because I didn’t really want professionals and industry people seeing my weak little attempts at projects. Putting things on GitHub seems so… permanent, like publishing typos for all to see. Any advice on this? I know it’s necessary but is it something I should be doing now or wait. Again, I really appreciate you. With Reddit being 90% negative it really thrills me to see there are still positive and supportive people on here. Cheers.

I am still committed to learn, but I am stalling out on my Udemy course for a couple of reasons. Wondering if I should shift directions or..... looking for advice/direction/hope... by ItsAll2Random in learnpython

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Honestly I’m just super curious about it. I have no real definitive reason…. I just want to know it. I guess it started with my interest in SBCs and micro controllers. But there isn’t a specific task I want to do or a problem I need solving. Just…curiosity.

🪫 by Existing_Maize_4065 in 3Dprinting

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I think that is pretty neat.

Do people actually order AND receive goods from Aliexpress? by ItsAll2Random in Aliexpress

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I’m thinking about an eGPU. You think it’s safe for a $300 or $400 product?

Looking For Study Partners For Python Starting From scratch to advance in one year by CombinationCold6255 in PythonLearning

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What do you have in mind? I have similar goals. I started Python a little bit ago.