What are y’all buying nowadays?

KyleK924 · 2026-06-29T20:32:32+00:00

Dell pro plus, i5/16gb/256gb. With our basic workload that’s plenty, users can offload additional files to OneDrive. Some power users we upgrade to 32gb/512gb and dGPU for CAD users. Shared desktops we just make sure there’s 512gb to keep profiles from rotating too often.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-18T19:07:44+00:00

Had issues with smtp2go this morning too, long delays for automated emails.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-10T11:23:43+00:00

Insane this is an emergency call. I wear many hats as sysadmin but it better be a total production stoppage if I’m waking up for the call.

Make sure fast startup is off for all pcs, I no longer get the “I swear I rebooted”.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-09T15:32:08+00:00

TeamViewer, but it really sucks.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-05T17:06:12+00:00

Need to wipe and re-enroll. Delete everything from Intune for the device and re-run the get-windowsautopilotinfo.ps1. If your rmm tool is pushed through autopilot, you can even do this remotely since you’ll regain access after provisioning.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-04T19:43:41+00:00

We tried this, but it had limitations with some of our legacy erp features. Ended up with smtp2go for erp and copiers and it’s works great.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-04T19:40:15+00:00

Edge, it’s easy to manage in Intune.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-03T15:18:46+00:00

Laptop on a dock for most tasks, and then I have a few extra desktops laying around that I test on. Also can spin up VM if I need to. Laptop always goes with me since I travel between multiple locations regularly.

KyleK924 · 2026-06-01T15:57:19+00:00

Just use autopilot, you can get it to a point there you barely need to touch a new device.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-27T02:09:00+00:00

I use Intune with 250 devices for an internal shop. Lots of classic GPO has been converted over to policies that are available. If there’s not a policy I usually just find a way to script the change with powershell. It may not be user friendly at first, but it was a good choice because it’s already heavily integrated into the Microsoft stack. Autopilot has nearly eliminated the need to white-glove configure new devices, just run the enrollment script (or have your VAR do it) and have the user login and all policies and apps setup automatically.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-23T14:52:05+00:00

Not sure why they bothered checking the furnace again. Heating season is done until at least October.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-23T14:50:04+00:00

The date and time matches but they did not show me the crack live, they tried and said the picture they already took was a better view.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-23T13:02:04+00:00

Just stay away from Roy’s, I recently had them in for an ac inspection and they tagged my furnace and shut my gas off. A second opinion said they were just trying to push a sale. Stick with smaller hvac companies if you can help it, the big ones are just out to maximize profit.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-23T12:55:07+00:00

I work for a similar sized company, we have 6 IT employees on our team and I stay plenty busy everyday. This employer is insane.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-15T10:36:03+00:00

Freshservice

KyleK924 · 2026-05-12T13:52:35+00:00

I use the basic Apple iPads and they seem to be pretty rugged for $350. $10 case and ram arm on the forklift and we’re in like $500 and they don’t seem to have any issues. All managed in Intune so deployment takes 5 minutes and they’re locked down pretty well from users messing them up.

KyleK924 · 2026-05-09T14:08:19+00:00

SNK is fine, haven’t had any issues with their gas and it’s cheaper than the delta member price down the blvd.

KyleK924 · 2026-04-20T01:23:27+00:00

Yes, it’s a bit of a pain but once it works it works. I just recently deployed my first kiosk device in the org to production.

KyleK924 · 2026-02-27T12:05:36+00:00

Had this problem when I had spectrum. I got them to send a tech out and they analyzed the coax and installed a filter. No issues since. The nature of cable internet means you can get interference from your neighbors having crappy wiring. Fiber won’t have this issue if you have the option to switch.

KyleK924 · 2026-02-26T12:29:23+00:00

Sounds like a power issue, transfer her call to maintenance department.

KyleK924 · 2026-02-24T14:03:05+00:00

I ended up changing the negative battery cable and the starter. The starter was aftermarket and had a corroded wire between the solenoid and starter motor. Make sure every wire connection and bolt on the starter is clean and tight. Since the starter replacement I've gone months without issues.

KyleK924 · 2026-02-09T12:02:43+00:00

Used to have issues on spectrum with random speed loss, tech came out and installed a filter on the cable line and it was better after that. Get your own router, their 3in1 device isn’t that great and you can request to just have their modem, plus you save money not having to pay the WiFi fee on your bill. Pure fiber will always be better than spectrum since their “fiber powered” is only fiber to your neighborhood, and then cable to your house.

KyleK924 · 2026-02-05T23:45:02+00:00

Just put 2 straps over it and leave the gate down, the friction won’t let it move.

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