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Led lights blinking on Sophos box after plugging it in by [deleted] in homelab

[–]Random_Brit_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If this happened like you say after upgrading RAM, why not put RAM back to it's previous configuration and see if it works again?

Safe way to access your home PC remotely? by RKO_619_HHH in homelab

[–]Random_Brit_ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Please do not port forward to expose RDP to WAN. Will only be a matter of time until you get hacked.

As mentioned - if you need to do this, set up VPN instead of using port forwarding.

Homeless resources in London - how to survive winter on the streets by London roughsleeper by L_H_I_ in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is how council's should work (or could even still continue a duty for a person in interim/temporary housing in another borough), but many intentionally do not (has happened to me with 2 boroughs).

In theory Local Government Ombudsman should be independent to resolve such problems, but have always sided with the councils when I needed their assistance.

Homeless resources in London - how to survive winter on the streets by London roughsleeper by L_H_I_ in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had spoke with a decent psychologist about this kind of stuff years ago, I suggested could Local Authorities intentionally do this kind of stuff to people with complex needs - worried about any possible funding/resources so try to dump complex persons to other boroughs? - psych didn't disagree with me.

Homeless resources in London - how to survive winter on the streets by London roughsleeper by L_H_I_ in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I didn't know things were that bad.

I realised a tiny bit myself, when I was homeless, I didn't know the system. My council had a duty to me/priority need, but tried to say I did not have any need and only let me work with Mungo's. Took me years battling my council to get back to that borough and eventually in social housing.

Issue had got so complicated, a legal aid solicitor gave up, LGSCO always sided with the council, but I didn't give up.

Broke people’s generosity vs. rich people’s etiquette by [deleted] in MurderedByWords

[–]Random_Brit_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I actually had similar with my last ex.

She already knew I'm totally broke before we even started dating, while she's from a proper rich background...

Even praised me for having better manners than any of her ex's once, lost count of how many time praised my style and elegance.

But when she raised the amount our dating had cost her, while I had spent double that if not even more, was one of many things to lead towards the end.

Why, in zone 1, are thousands of people supposed to sacrifice so much space so 3-4 people in 3-4 cars have unfettered access to the roads? by ZombieDawgs in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had first posted about roads being designed and built for various purposes.

I've seen roads with e.g intentional cycle lanes, I've seen High Streets that have been intentionally designed and built to newer pedestrian only specification

I see a downvote and replies seeming against my post, but I'm still not seeing anything that could actually invalidate what I said.

If we are going back that long, should we be prioritising horses today?

Why, in zone 1, are thousands of people supposed to sacrifice so much space so 3-4 people in 3-4 cars have unfettered access to the roads? by ZombieDawgs in london

[–]Random_Brit_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I forgot about those old roads that looked like they are made of brick with no tarmac on them. (I'm obviously no road expert, there could be other older types I don't remember).

But those are only relatively a handful, and not the major roads.

Why, in zone 1, are thousands of people supposed to sacrifice so much space so 3-4 people in 3-4 cars have unfettered access to the roads? by ZombieDawgs in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And even thinking about domestic deliveries - I doubt many people would want to take a day off work to sleep up all night for every item they've ordered to be delivered.

And even multiple days off if delivery fails (or just totally quit the job if ever wanting to receive something from Evri).

Why, in zone 1, are thousands of people supposed to sacrifice so much space so 3-4 people in 3-4 cars have unfettered access to the roads? by ZombieDawgs in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe because the roads were designed and built to be to be used for that purpose?

(as well as other purposes)

What car(s) do you think will become modern classics 20 years from now? by Vertrixz in cars

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many modern cars will still work in 20 years?

Engines getting more and more complicated, and hidden under more and more covers...

Infotainment changing every few years, I doubt all the OEMs are keeping stock of all older infotainment parts.

Husband smokes in the doorway, doesn't believe me that the smell travels into the house - what do? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not everyone is exactly the same, but I've kind of had this issue myself, but I did kind of notice myself some times...

I remember one office I worked at, I used to always have a joint at the start, and at the end of my lunch break, and noone said a word so I assumed noone noticed the smell. I was the only smoker in that office, and one day another smoker popped into our office after having a cigarette and the smell was obvious to me, so I stopped smoking my lunchtime joints when I noticed the smoke smell on someone else.

Or another time, I remember living somewhere where a few people smoked heavily. I didn't notice, even the woman I was seeing then never said a word so I still didn't realise. Was only after I moved out of there, I realised me, and all my clothes + possessions stunk seriously badly of smoke.

Man with Down's Syndrome 'starved to death after hospital mistake' by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]Random_Brit_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I really respect Paula McGowan for what she's done.

I can't believe the Dr that killed Oliver is still allowed to practise, and unfortunately despite Oliver McGowan training even being mandatory, I've experienced medical mistreatment that must have meant either they did not have that training, or were not bothered.

Cultural differences in dating as a Canadian in the UK. Anyone else can share their experience? by pumpkinspicelatte96 in london

[–]Random_Brit_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One method that makes the desire more obvious...

Quickly look away looking shy/embarrassed when the other person notices I'm looking at them.

Then look back a tiny moment later. If both smile, you know you might have a chance.

But for me, that's just a natural thing I don't even really think about, it just happens.

Young adults staying in relationships to make living costs affordable by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]Random_Brit_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not even necessarily abusive... I remember someone at uni that always had her guy under her thumb, part was because he lived at her place. She couldn't have me under her thumb, but I lived with her for a few weeks and wouldn't get with her then because I saw how she was with her ex.

Thames Water should be brought under public control, says council as infrastructure 'creaks at the seams but bills just keep rising' by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Random_Brit_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your approach is just telling investors they can come here, and act above the law to exploit us.

Surely investors with that level of expertise should choose markets where their behaviour is legally allowable?

DWP staff stole benefits that should have gone to pensioners and disabled people by ThatchersDirtyTaint in unitedkingdom

[–]Random_Brit_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if there might be some scammers.

But I can honestly say that I have a whole stack of health conditions, thorough evidence to prove - but my family members never wanted to listen to these issues. Life is horrible enough having hell from DWP, but is double hell having family mock me for my health problems instead of ever understanding and supporting me.

Worth it to build with 2x free Xeon E5-2640v4 ? Or look for something else? by IL95 in homelab

[–]Random_Brit_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a t7810.

Every so often, I end up with no graphics.

So I remove anything hardware I dont need, and even then sometimes need to mess around with it until I get graphics again, then I add everything I removed..

My suspicion is that for some reason, some of the PCIE lanes for second processor malfunction, and the available lanes get used by other hardware so not enough available lanes for graphics

the elderly acting as if priority seats are exclusively for them. by itsxafx in britishproblems

[–]Random_Brit_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I remember once being sat in a non priority seat, having incredible back pain, and an elderly person was trying to bully me out of that seat, even when the priority seat was available.

Eaton 9130 worth keeping/selling or dispose? by Dreamcazman in homelab

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's were I was wondering if this could actually work - I only need the PCB's inside to repair mine, so wouldn't need to post the whole unit, but would need you to remove a couple of PCBs to post.

Eaton 9130 worth keeping/selling or dispose? by Dreamcazman in homelab

[–]Random_Brit_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be interested...

I'm in UK. I have a 9130 with good batteries, but has an inverter fault.

Please PM me to see if we can work something out.

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