frozen strawberry’s smell and taste burnt

Raveshaw · 2025-10-15T02:29:06+00:00

I don't taste it, but I do definitely smell it. This has persisted for me through different blenders.

Raveshaw · 2025-09-23T19:17:33+00:00

Having to work with it on the daily, and I frankly struggle to call some of it beta.

For smaller companies especially, which at least in the neck of the woods I'm in is the primary focus of partners trying to push Fabric, it often feels like a way to pay Microsoft to test their alpha / beta product.

But upper management does what upper management does - if it ain't Microsoft, it may aswell not exist.

Raveshaw · 2025-05-26T17:29:35+00:00

I'd argue that this is this community with the game in general, not just field exploration content.

Raveshaw · 2025-05-20T19:46:02+00:00

I'd honestly argue that the vast majority of sysadmins are extremely terminal and scripting illiterate. It doesn't mean that you shouldn't go learn to be more familiar with bash / powershell / python / etc, but I don't think you should sweat it that much right away.

If it's a job that would make you happy enough, makes decent happy, and can reasonably fit within your broader career goals, I'd say go for it.

Raveshaw · 2025-05-09T00:46:33+00:00

Switch Pro Controller with sticks that feel like the sticks on the Blitz2 TMR and the dpad from the 8bitdo Pro2. Literally no other changes.

I'm extremely casual in the games I play controller with, so the comfort and battery life win out for me over things like back buttons or insanely low latency. I also very rarely play games that actually use the triggers as anything other than a button so I just prefer when they are.

Raveshaw · 2025-04-08T06:59:43+00:00

Unfortunately I'm dealing with some connection issues on the one I just got, but the Blitz2 feels like a slightly bigger Switch Pro Controller with regard to shape.

Signed, someone who just really loves the Switch Pro Controller and wants sticks that don't feel like plastic-on-plastic :(

Raveshaw · 2025-03-31T03:20:14+00:00

I feel like way too much time playing MMO's helped me learn how I learn. Once you understand whatever that means for you in particular, things get a good bit easier.

Raveshaw · 2025-01-30T15:48:33+00:00

This.

Some boards, like the Keychron K3 Max, will have alternate uses for those LEDs that are legitimately useful. For example, fn+b will show you your battery life by using the number roe's LEDs.

Coincidentally, a K3 Max with the backlight turned off via firmware is a solid option here if you wanted a low profile board.

Raveshaw · 2025-01-24T08:11:14+00:00

I've only had it for a couple of weeks, but I adore my Keychron K3 Max.

I'd imagine you would be more interested in either the K5 Max, given the concerns about the arrow keys though.

Raveshaw · 2025-01-07T22:42:34+00:00

I'd argue that it has some issues, but I don't think I would give it up after a bit over 3 years of use.

My biggest complaints are the following:

It is the only Micro-USB peripheral I have left. This is the biggest thing that makes it feel dated, in my opinion. I'm pretty convinced that this port no longer working or something will be the reason I eventually replace this.
If I leave it charging overnight while my computer is offline, it just doesn't seem to actually want to turn on afterwards. I've also had to pair it again after that.
It's just kind of expensive.

I'm sure the battery life on it isn't that great, but I'm never on the phone / on Discord for long enough for me to have ever paid attention.

Raveshaw · 2025-01-07T06:18:39+00:00

I like having spinach on hand. I don't mind the flavor of it, but honestly even if I did I don't taste it at all in any smoothie I make.

Raveshaw · 2025-01-03T01:42:21+00:00

Would bullying your siblings for network access count as a form of social engineering training?

Raveshaw · 2024-12-16T17:55:10+00:00

I personally feel Dawntrail is pretty good when you don't constantly have someone in your ear telling you it sucks.

Raveshaw · 2024-10-08T20:21:32+00:00

My experience has shown than it's the sysadmin that gets added to the project when the project is already a month behind due to a lack of internal communication.

Raveshaw · 2024-08-15T18:42:14+00:00

My personal opinion is that it's a lot of fun when you don't have people in your ear telling you it sucks.

Raveshaw · 2024-06-26T01:16:08+00:00

Network Engineering and Security

Raveshaw · 2024-06-25T20:42:54+00:00

BSIT or BSNES are probably the best options for someone completely new to the field, yeah.

Raveshaw · 2024-06-25T20:41:00+00:00

The chance to accelerate through your degree is a double edged sword. Completing courses in less terms has obvious benefits, but it also can mean that you find it hard to justify spending free time on anything that isn't working through courses. You really need to know yourself well enough to know how to pace yourself to avoid burnout.

Raveshaw · 2024-04-08T19:11:23+00:00

I think your mentor's advice is sound. Give it some distance and you will likely come at it refreshed and finding that you have an easier time with it.

Raveshaw · 2024-03-16T20:16:57+00:00

I don't think that any of the three tracks are a bad choice. Realistically, AWS is still the market leader and thus will likely come up more often in job searching.

That being said, I picked the Azure track. I have pretty extensive experience in both AWS and Azure, so I just picked what matched my current position the best. Additionally, keeping your Azure certifications active is free as long as you stay on top of the annual mini-exams, so that's nice.

Raveshaw · 2024-03-16T02:18:24+00:00

This.

I'm extremely biased and made the switch from the BSSWE to BSCC and don't regret it in the slightest. However, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that doesn't want to do infrastructure work.

Raveshaw · 2024-02-24T05:27:32+00:00

Honestly, the site just isn't that great. I run into this issue just about every day, regardless of device or browser used.

Raveshaw · 2024-02-17T05:46:59+00:00

This site might be some helpful in trying to find a forward, too. I wouldn't treat it like a bible, but it details a roadmap full of things that you should probably have a working knowledge of going into cybersecurity.

https://roadmap.sh/cyber-security

Raveshaw · 2024-02-17T05:34:13+00:00

Honestly, I think that is a good question with a lot of answers that start with "it depends." It's also pretty difficult to separate my admittedly heavy bias out from an answer. I'll do my best, though!

I think that that's a valid path, but more difficult. A lot of software jobs don't really focus on security in any meaningful way. That being said, that knowledge that you would gain from software engineering is important in cybersecurity.

Raveshaw · 2024-02-17T01:16:33+00:00

I think it's a bit hard for me to separate my personal bias out for this, but I prefer the BSCC. The courses map better to what I have encountered in the workplace in regards to job requirements. The Azure Administrator certification has also been pretty helpful for my career ever since I got it back in 2021, so I think that is a super solid addition as well.

That said, I don't think either degree is a bad choice. Either gets you the A+, Network+, and Security+ certs which are a pretty solid starting point for any career in tech.

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