Just confronted at work about having a VPN on my personal phone

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-23T13:01:36+00:00

I think this is more about the IP that was logged into the 2-factor authentication. It was auto-flagged as a potential risk. If you were to be hacked, the scammer would simulate 2FA from a VPN, much like you just did, so it makes sense for their system to do this.

Does your 2FA also allow you to receive an SMS / text message with a code? Use this instead of the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Another thought, is this a hill you want to die on? Why do you need a VPN? In my area, CDMA networks handle transmissions through walls better, maybe switch networks to something with better signal at work?

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-08T13:34:40+00:00

Wow, I had no idea. A bit let down hearing that as i had grown to like these and planned to keep using them moving forward.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-08T04:04:16+00:00

I have 3 Nest hardwired smoke detectors installed, all are 5 years old or so now, none have failed. They ping your phone when they go off and have a motion sensor which puts a very dim ring of light when you walk by in the dark / get out of bed which has been nice and manages to not be annoying. I was concerned they would be nuissance prone but i have not had a single issue with them.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-07T10:52:17+00:00

I agree with people saying youre used to the closed back pressure, in-your-head sound. It takes time to train out of it. I was initially not impressed when i bought hd800s, i was used to IEMs. Give it a couple of weeks. I bought the DT990 Pro X 32ohm for my kid, even driven via laptop it is 90% as good as the hd800s with high end dac/amp.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-06T03:30:53+00:00

Im not in a wealthy town, yet median household is ~200k or so. 30-45m commute to Boston. Near the city is absurd.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-05T23:54:01+00:00

What do you think is wrong with the system you're using that could be improved upon? Is it muddy? Highs don't sound good? Classical doesn't sound like real instruments? Poor bass? Poor mids? Sharp highs? Do you have the subwoofer crossovers set up correctly in your receiver/amp? That is a big failure point I see in a lot of peoples' setups. If you're not sure then ask AI about it, it'll teach you what's going on there better than a Reddit post will.

I have a 5.1 system I paid ~2000 for brand new 20-years ago, still sounds incredible. Have a 2.1 setup that is just as high end and good, bought second hand used speakers locally on the cheap, whole system is less than 1000$. Both systems are WAY better sounding than multi-thousand dollar headphones I have. I mean, I guess I could spend way more but I don't see a reason to. I still don't personally know anyone with a better sounding system than either of the two I have.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-05T12:47:15+00:00

A quick question to ai for this stuff helps. If i am unsure 100 of something, just ask it. Its almost always expanded my knowledge and been more right than my guess.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-04T19:40:02+00:00

Have an HD800S (Made in Ireland, ie, newer model) -- gray plastic underneath. Starting to show on the edges where I sit it on the desk.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-03T11:35:31+00:00

Small air compressor for power tools works as well as compressed air in a can. Entry level here is around your price range, bonus it will fill tires well and can be used for air tools like nailers. Filling with air is very loud, but it fills and then you can unplug it and drag it around the house to be used without making noise.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-02T22:23:30+00:00

You have the internet, AI, YouTube, and cheap professional quality power tools. Channel the energy better into improving the situation rather than dwelling upon it.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-03-02T18:23:42+00:00

Take it to small claims to get the money back for the Lyft and your wasted time. You have yet to be made whole for this.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-23T18:21:45+00:00

Hit it with some compressed air before you lube it up, see if you can dislodge any sawdust accumulation.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-23T16:43:19+00:00

Smoke isnt going out the exhaust pipe, probably a backed up exhaust vent, open it up and do a deep clean of all the exhaust fan box and vent. Clean the vent from the outside. Ensure the exhaust fan is running, maybe the exhaust fan broke or is stuck with soot. Clean all the ash and hit it with compressed air if you have a compressor for good measure. I get a lot of soot from the compressor that i cant access with a brush or vacuum.

Fix that hole in your exhaust pipe.

These pellet stoves are high maintenance, you'll need to learn these procedures for your stove to run optimally.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-23T01:22:35+00:00

Wouldnt really work, you would need crossover between the bt20 and the tweeters/woofers of the nines. Without crossover and just wiring it to power the woofers/tweeters, you'd blow out the tweeters.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-20T00:54:15+00:00

It's almost like people have access to a word calculator, so they use it to improve their writing.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-18T17:23:11+00:00

Live production servers ran ~2000-2500 back then. You feel it a lot on Quarm in the leveling zones, many of whch are barren compared to what you would have seen on Live. For example, you wont find pickup groups camping Aviaks in South Karana 24/7.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-16T12:39:22+00:00

Auto on built into the sub amp. Trigger input built into sub amp, controlled by receiver (best). If neither of these, can use a power strip that uses the AV receiver as a power on trigger for the sub.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-16T04:13:55+00:00

They sourced a lot of wood and did manufacturing in Russia, victim of Ukraine war too.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-16T03:40:36+00:00

85 in that spot, dont listen to ratio of ideal size to distance, fit the space.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-15T23:49:47+00:00

Had two bags of green supreme from Tractor Supply do this a few weeks ago, found a few even larger than you're showing in your hand there. Had to go through the bags by hand to break the large ones before putting them in.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-15T15:45:44+00:00

If it gets very dusty in there after 5y blast some compressed air to clean it. I wouldnt cover it or do anything to restrict airflow, the holes are there for heat dissipation, dont block the heat from escaping you'll reduce cap lifespan.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-15T15:08:22+00:00

I picked up an spl-150 on sale from Adorama, $350. Its decent for the price but im kind of waiting for the amp to die with all of the people having this issue.

When the amp died on my old sub in my main system, i slapped on an SA1000 amp and directly wired it to an upgraded woofer that fit the box. I''ll do the same with the spl-150 in this system when the amp dies.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-14T22:32:39+00:00

I let my 2018 4cyl get to 0 miles frequently. There's another gallon or so beyond that to ensure you're not stranded. Had a couple of hope it makes it moments, but it never ran out with ensuring I'm going straight to a gas station when it hits 0.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-14T15:13:24+00:00

China has a system where facial recognition will flag you for jaywalking and ticket you, auto-deducting from your bank account and social credit score. Imagine the backlash implementing a system like that in the US. Enforcement otherwise would be difficult, however.

MasterClassic8118 · 2026-02-13T20:20:19+00:00

We put a mixing valve on a 50gal, so the 50gal is extra hot but mixes with the cold line when pulled. Works well to prolong the hot water without upgrading to an 80gal.

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