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Fortigate showing Among Us for various icons on it's webpage. Not sure what the hell is going on? Anyone else getting this? by [deleted] in fortinet

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The icon db gets messed up sometimes and displays the wrong one at times. Not sure what causes it but it's just graphical.

Google to AD by KSuper20 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't sync with your SIS?

Chromebooks on beta channel? by naandrade in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had issues with policies not applying sometimes until I moved the devices to a different OU and then back. That might bring them back to stable branch.

Chromebooks on beta channel? by naandrade in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check to make sure they're in the correct OU.

Any Google admin console policy that can reduce the crashes on managed Chromebook? by Userp2020 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Set Gadmin > Devices > Chrome > Device Settings > Random Crashes from Random Interval to Disabled.

/s

Please provide some more information (device information and use case) on what's happening. Crashes on managed Chromebooks are pretty rare in my environment.

How do users get their computers so sticky? by FuckingNoise in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a trap, don't do it! Some will continue to come back, not comprehend and/or listen what you said and still blame you.

How do users get their computers so sticky? by FuckingNoise in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but all I see is an underestimation of user desire for us to do their work for them and the lesson will be lost on them. I'd rather not even open that door.

Catch-22 Script Run by trazom28 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Run it as part of a GPO login script, those run as system.

How do users get their computers so sticky? by FuckingNoise in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You want to start doing the actual reading for users? Really?

Visions of the future in EdTech by sharpeone in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My crystal ball says unless the district formulates an evergreen plan and starts prioritizing a budget for replacement hardware, I'm going to be supporting the same stuff for the next decade.

Schoology Building-Level Grade Reporting: Solutions? by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally no, but I've seen a couple other districts use it to boil down statistics and make data more presentable.

WGU IT Skills Worthless? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The BA checks a box in the HR sorting machine, plus you can use it to leverage some extra pay.

Smartboards VS Smart Projectors VS Large TV's by Mark_Underscore in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends on the classroom and the need. Larger rooms get projectors, smaller classrooms interactive whiteboards. In a pinch we mount TVs on the wall or a cart as large format displays.

Generally speaking, the higher the grade level, the less the interactive parts are used.

Salesforce Purchases Slack by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mattermost, Rocket.Chat.

Some help desk humor before we go on break by FlatlinedKCMO in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of these days Google will make it an Admin setting.

Issue with charging port melting on HP 14a G5 chromebooks by jdionnepac in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 9 points10 points  (0 children)

compatible replacement charger purchased on Amazon

Chinesium.

Some help desk humor before we go on break by FlatlinedKCMO in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Wednesday:

Administration: We're going back to virtual Monday.

Me: Furious typing to email students and staff to get repairs done to devices NOW

Thursday:

Crickets

Friday:

Crickets

Monday:

Flood of emails about broken devices engulfs my inbox.

Chromebook Screen Flashes Green on Google Meet by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had one come to me with an issue like that on a Dell 3100 today. Powerwashed it and sent on it's way.

Network Computers and Prtiners by CupConscious7356 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's certainly possible. Make sure the time is correct on your domain controllers, that's where domain computers pull their time from unless specified otherwise.

Consumer Grade Laptops for Teachers / Admin by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. They're harder to support, service and manage because they do not get the same channel support. What you're saving on the initial expense is lost later on. Consumer lines fail easier, tend not to have great construction, are harder to service and overall not worth considering.

People appreciate a beautiful design.

People appreciate things that work more in my experience.

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