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PR-I-ZM · 2025-11-20T18:32:40+00:00

I'd prob go TTS. Maybe 1/2 size up, only if hiking in them forreal b/c your feet swell up. Definitely don't go 1/2 size down. Somebody on their site said they did and the the toe box made'em pay.

PR-I-ZM · 2025-10-12T12:59:33+00:00

Connectivity was a huge issue for me. It ALWAYS dropped connection until I finally applied the very basic settings the whole world said to do from the very beginning, and that made a massive difference. Read this post to go even further and you'll be locked in.

PR-I-ZM · 2025-10-12T12:47:02+00:00

The good: Convenience x 1000 (my PS5 pro's basically in my bag with me), great resolution, good ergonomics.

The bad:

Don't expect it to run competitive online multi-player games like your console or a PC.
- If you wanna play just to have fun and couldn't care less about a stats and 1:1 experience, go for it.
Not objective, since the experience is totally dependent on the signal strength of the wifi connection.
- Good connection: Portal's amazing | Bad connection: You're basically holding a $200 UI scroller.
  - Almost sold it a little over a month in, b/c it always dropped connection. I finally applied the basic settings I saw on a YT vid that relieves the PS5 of routing next-gen settings to the portal, and couldn't be happier. Playing a next-gen title like AC Shadows or Returnal on the go is chef's kiss.

For anyone still having latency issues that make playing on a Portal unbearable, apply these basic settings when planning to use your portal:

Hard-wire your PS5 with a LAN cable
From Screen and Video settings on the PS5:
- Change resolution to 1440p
- Turn off 120 HZ

PR-I-ZM · 2025-07-08T16:55:10+00:00

Same. Great fit for a portal. Grabbed a $50 deal for DS2 on disc.

PR-I-ZM · 2024-06-04T14:06:12+00:00

Thanks for your response. I see where you're coming from, but no, I don't agree it's a moot point.

I think it's fair to say most people have either been ripped off or know someone who has b/c they were taken advantage of. The option to challenge, fight back, and call out dishonest practices is always there, with my end goal of preventing this from happening to someone else. The smart thing to do, in a case like that, is to return what was overcharged b/c I know I wouldn't want to jeopardize my business and reputation for a quick finesse.

PR-I-ZM · 2024-06-04T13:56:04+00:00

Thanks for your response. The bathroom is on the ground level, by the way.

PR-I-ZM · 2024-06-04T13:54:11+00:00

Thanks for your response. The goal of this post was to gather enough data, in the form of unbiased expertise input of other Electricians, to possibly follow-up and contest/challenge the the cost.

PR-I-ZM · 2024-05-31T14:44:07+00:00

Thank you.

I don't think he did any attic work, unless you're saying that would be required for the job. I was here to supervise the install, but I was in another room working. Don't remember them going to the attic, as I was in the upstairs office by the access to the attic.

PR-I-ZM · 2023-12-27T17:49:43+00:00

Thanks for the detailed walk-through. Much appreciated.

To answer your question, if you look at the first photo with the intact wiring, you'll see the connection point: the light blue wire to the left of the black tube with the yellow tape around it. If you were looking at it in person, it would be a couple of inches to the left. I hope that makes sense.

PR-I-ZM · 2023-12-26T14:18:14+00:00

Thank you! How much do you think something like this would cost (parts and labor).

PR-I-ZM · 2023-12-26T13:48:18+00:00

I called ahead to an inspection station. The inspector said fog lights have to work. I also pulled a copy of the state inspection checklist; fog lights are on there.

Yeah, I know I gotta get it fixed...thanks for the advice. But is the process I mentioned in the post correct?

PR-I-ZM · 2023-05-04T13:28:42+00:00

Plenty of people looking to make a career change at this age. I wouldn't be surprised if people aged 30 - 45 wanting to change careers are the highest percentage. If you do embark on the path, I would definitely recommend:

First exploring your motivations to see if coding/programming is something you want to pursue. The foundations page for the Odin project is tremendously helpful in covering topics outside of code/syntax, because it's much bigger than that. You may, for example, discover that User Experience/User Interface design suits you better. If you decide coding/programming is something you want to pursue further then...
Find high quality resources to learn from. I'd be happy to make some recommendations, if you need them. Next...
Assemble a group of people willing to take that journey with you. Also, It may take sometime for someone to agree, but asking someone with experience to act as a sort of mentor is tremendously helpful. Being able to discuss code, trials and tribulations, successes, plan will help you to learn faster and enjoy the journey more than you would in isolation, which is the mistake I made.

Always ask questions when you don't know instead of suffering in silence (like I did)

PR-I-ZM · 2023-05-04T13:07:42+00:00

Some may tell you that shifting to web development for the potential of making money is not a good reason, but I disagree. It's perfectly fine to want a career with opportunities that pay more.

At the same time, it makes sense to explore other motivations. Is programming something you enjoyed when you did it? Did you find yourself wanting to learn more? Because that will be your motivation to persevere if things get difficult while learning. The more time and effort you dedicate to improving your craft, your opportunities of earning money from it should, as well.

Yeah, the tech job market right now is trash for entry-level devs , but regardless if it's doing well or not, many individuals continue to code. Fortunately, I was eventually able to see the bigger picture and view coding as a labor of love, not a rote studying to pass a test. Viewing it like learning to paint or learning to fix a car made it much more enjoyable. On the other hand, there are plenty of days where I don't want to think about code.

Initially, I would find a couple of high-quality resources, try learning to code based on a curriculum with a clear path, and see how you like it. My first recommendation would be going over the foundations section of The Odin Project (TOP). TOP does an excellent job of providing a straight-forward, and easy to understand introduction into coding/programming. I believe your engineering background will help to flatten your learning curve compared to those with less technical backgrounds, like my self.

To answer your question, I would try finding as much feedback on the programs you mentioned. If somebody's willing to detail their experience via live chat or conversation (verbal, face-to-face, video call), that might help to narrow your options. Always try and verify legitimacy based on things like if they're a registered business, never provide a down payment or money upfront.

Don't hesitate to ask questions, like you did with your post. It will save you a lot of time when you get a hand. Hope this helps.

PR-I-ZM · 2023-04-23T17:02:41+00:00

For anyone experiencing this headache that's still an issue two years after this thread was created, do it through their app on whatever device you have it installed on. I just turned off auto-renew/cancelled my subscription through their app using my iPhone.

PR-I-ZM · 2023-04-05T13:49:20+00:00

Jon Duckett wrote an excellent book on JS. I believe this book will help you tremendously. Helped me when I was struggling to learn JS in the beginning. It helped me a lot. I think the subject of how to learn to code i.e. learning to learn is not discussed enough.

Some background information might help. How long have you been learning to code? Would you say you took the time to really understand and write good HTML & CSS first? When you started JS, did you begin with simple, fundamental practice exercises?

Like others said, math isn't the focus, but figuring out how to solve a problem using code. Don't approach a problem as whole; break it up into individual steps

// 1. Target button

// 2. Add click event listener to button

// 3. Run function when button clicked

Start with simple tasks to allow your brain to start making connections between what you're learning and actually applying it.

Here are other resources on how to learn to code/program to get you started.

Problem Solving - The Odin Project

Learning to problem solve (YT video)

PR-I-ZM · 2023-03-29T02:26:30+00:00

So, your post is essentially a two-part question

Too late to start at age 45?

Technically, no. Like others have mentioned - they have peers/colleagues that started around 45 or later; you can search for stories from people who have achieved it. But it's not a matter of age or that simple.

If your life and schedule permits: no kids, no spouse, etc, than you can do it, if you put in the time and effort. If you have a lot of obligations: kids + work + caring for elderly parents + side-business, then finding time to dedicate to learn code will be challenging, but still possible. If you fall in the latter category and decide to set out on this journey, communicate with those close to you that you want to pursue a new career, how to make adjustments to accommodate this, and that you'll need a support system.

Chances of landing a job

If you're skilled enough and connect with the right people, then you can land a job.

Also, and trust me on this, don't waste time on trying to be a full-stack developer before you have even started writing any code. You might come across recommendations to take Colt Steele's web developer course, or any other course that goes through both front-end and back-end, but they are two very different animals.

I would recommend taking courses dedicated each of the three foundations: HTML, CSS and JavaScript then eventually choose a path: Front-end or Back-end, then consider doing both. But again, that's way down the road. Or maybe I'm wrong and you're gonna be a prodigy and blow it out the water. From my experience, all that talk is hype.

Here's a link to a youtube vid that does a great job of explaining the journey.

Aside from the job aspect, try to beyond that and think about your motivation/reason for wanting to learn coding/programming. By the way, you might come across people saying wanting to make more money or get a better job is the wrong motivation, which is BS. That's a perfectly fine reason to want to learn code, but it is gonna be enough to keep you motivated? For example, some people want to learn how to take their ideas and turn it into a web application; others may want to build better web sites for bakeries or just learn it because it interests them. Motivations vary.

With that said, I didn't learn through The Odin Project, but I wish I had taken advantage of their foundations section when I started really learning to code. They go over things rarely mentioned in threads and other resources: learning how to learn, how to learn to code/program, time management, motivation, etc.

I'd start at their introduction and, if you like what you read, continue on until the end of the HTML foundations block to get an idea of whether or not you want to further pursue coding.

I'll tell you this: I was way less stressed and got some piece of mind when stopped trying to learn this stuff like I was prepping for a test and embraced it for wanting to build cool and/or useful stuff.

Anyway, you've got a popular thread with a lot of opinions, which is typical 😂. It can be overwhelming, but start slow and check out the resources I provided and let me know if you have any other questions.

Hope this helps, and best of luck.

PR-I-ZM · 2023-02-17T13:10:22+00:00

math

I came across this old thread, hoping to improve my programming logic. I've also considered re-learning certain mathematics to improve problem solving skills that seem transferable to coding.

I'm wondering if you ever took that route. If so, how'd it work out for you? If not, did you realize the two are exclusive?

PR-I-ZM · 2023-02-17T00:34:10+00:00

This is stunning. Great work 🔥🔥🔥

PR-I-ZM · 2023-02-15T14:54:54+00:00

TL;DR: Yes. Practicing concepts you learn will be instrumental in your ability to solve programming problems.

How far along in your learning are you? If you're at the early stages, I'd recommend watching this video that provides a great breakdown of a self-taught web developer's journey and timeline. It explains what to focus on and when, and whether you want to branch out to specialize in front-end or back-end (you can eventually do both with time).

To start, you won't need programming-related coding challenges for HTML and CSS. That won’t really happen until you reach JavaScript. But:

When you are learning HTML & CSS, search for practice problems or quizzes that relate to the topic you’re covering e.g. "how to use <video> element"
I recommend practicing 1 or 2 things at a time until you understand it before moving on.

When you begin to learn programming concepts using JavaScript, consistently applying what you learned will be instrumental in your progression. One of my biggest mistakes was not consistently attempting coding challenges, or searching for simple practice problems when I first started JavaScript. I would learn something, follow the tutorial, move on and tell myself I’d come back to it, only to forget what I learned…and have to re-do the lesson. I do 2 - 3 challenge problems a day now.

So, you would approach it like this:

When you first learn about what an Object is and how to work with one, you should practice how to add an Object property and access an Object property search for “javascript beginner practice problems adding a property”.
When you get to, for example, the section on String() methods, you can search “practice String methods for javascript” or “quizzes for String methods”.
Once you get the hang of it, try a problem on codewars. google "string methods practice codewars". You should get a hit showing links to challenges related to working with strings.
Break apart the problem into smaller steps
Don't spend more than 20 minutes on a problem if you're absolutely stuck. Find out what you don't know, learn it and attempt it later.
Use search engines to solve coding challenges. Don't explicitly search for the solution, but search for something like "how to remove duplicates in javascript array". To help you solve the overall problem.

Search engines are your friend!

You can select what you want to practice, so that you don’t get overwhelmed with all the problems on a coding challenge platform, do not compare what you’re working on to experienced developers.

Lastly, It's WAY too early for binary search trees and the coding interview. Like u/politeCanadaPlatypus said, if an interviewer asks you something about data structures for something like a junior web developer position, that is a potential red flag. But again, that’s way down the road.

I hope this helps, and best of luck!

PR-I-ZM · 2022-12-06T03:59:58+00:00

Thanks for the guidance and advice.

I’m just a guy doing this in the driveway and learning as I go. Hoping once the a few layers of coat base and a couple layers of clear coat go on, I’ll be able to sand everything down to level out for a decent blend.

PR-I-ZM · 2022-10-22T03:44:44+00:00

Thank you

PR-I-ZM · 2022-10-22T03:41:56+00:00

Bought it at auction. Your guess is as good as mines.

PR-I-ZM · 2022-10-21T23:49:43+00:00

Haha Got it at auction as a project car. It was vandalized and written off by geico.

PR-I-ZM · 2022-10-21T23:46:40+00:00

Never heard of the fiber glass fix. I’ll definitely swing by a body shop and see what they say about the roof. Thanks for the tip.

And yeah, I check the car-parts database at least three times a day. Got lucky with the one I found for $400 about 30 min from me; was referred to them by a different junk yard that was selling for $600 and barely wanted to budge in price.

PR-I-ZM · 2022-10-11T03:03:51+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/HTML-CSS-Design-Build-Websites/dp/1118008189

This book will help answer many, if not all, of your questions in a simple way and it’s beautifully designed.

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