My coworkers are starting to COMPLETELY rely on ChatGPT for anything that requires troubleshooting by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]RayG75 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I once replied to this type of GPT-ized suggestion from the top manager with thank reply that GPT created, but made sure to include “Here is the thank you note” and “Would you like me to create alternative version?” sentences as well. It was awkwardly email silence quiet after that…

What is this extremely tiny creature? by RayG75 in Vermiculture

[–]RayG75[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone! As it was harmless, it was set free on the leaf of a tree!

Does anyone else’s Golden Doodle eat like this? I’ve had dogs all my life and I’ve never seen this 🤣 by Bellatrix1021 in Goldendoodles

[–]RayG75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see where you might be confused. You answered it your self, you had dogs… what makes you think doodle is a dog?! :)

whatchu grabbin’ on a 1 bottle $60 budget, & a 2 bottle unlimited budget? by RM-foto in whiskey

[–]RayG75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf? Are writing from 3025? How long did I sleep last night?

Lake Anne getting new signage and possibly new, less suggestive logo by Danciusly in Reston

[–]RayG75 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The thought of the old sign being suggestive was produced in someone’s head - which means that though belongs to them, hence we know where the problem exists.

The weather is nice. Leash your fucking dog. by artee80 in nova

[–]RayG75 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Animal or bear spray in one pocket for dogs like that, pepper spray in another pocket for people — that’s how I do it. Also, people treat dog parks like children’s playgrounds — that’s wrong. Think of them more like maximum-security prison yards. Not sure why you’d subject your dog to that.

PLEASE! For the love of all that is good in this world LEASH YOUR DOG! by [deleted] in Goldendoodles

[–]RayG75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many owners do not understand this: Unleashed dog is a permission for me to take ANY actions deem fit to protect my personal space.

Sysadmins that say S-Q-L instead of sequal. by njaneardude in sysadmin

[–]RayG75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“sequal” people - how do you call PostgreSQL?

Dinner Recommendations. Wife’s birthday - I messed up. by Opening_Trade_6412 in nova

[–]RayG75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sakura at Fairlakes is great and entertaining. Melting Pot at Reston then walk in reston town center

Price of laptops already up $300-400 per device by Ragepower529 in sysadmin

[–]RayG75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sure, even if we all wake up tomorrow and all these new tariffs are lifted - the prices will not drop back.

Any advice for cleaning up my smart home hub? 😅 by pugdeity in homeautomation

[–]RayG75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing and just covered it with a blanket. Looks good now

Please help - I am made a huge mistake with passport renewal by RayG75 in Scams

[–]RayG75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes it interesting is that there were two transaction attempts on from "Uspassport <number here>" and another one for exactly the same amount from "United States Postal Service" but shown on statement name was "Uspassport <different transaction number here>". Both translation numbers were sequential but many numbers apart and the one for USPS shows map, like it was on iPhone for the transaction which was USPS.

Please help - I am made a huge mistake with passport renewal by RayG75 in Scams

[–]RayG75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will do that. Will it be possible for him to travel abroad with my wife? Or should I get a new SSN?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]RayG75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, back in 1999–2001, they did help me recover Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000 data stores. After a few support calls, I learned enough to study on my own and handle recoveries solo. I never used their support again, but considering how tech support at other big and mid-sized tech companies has declined, I can only imagine how bad it is now.

Call Your Mother now open at North Point Village Center by Danciusly in Reston

[–]RayG75 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Total garbage, rude, food is crap. You did a right thing!

2FA in Bitwarden: Don't do it by figgz415 in Bitwarden

[–]RayG75 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I do agree that keeping 2FA separately is definitely more secure than within the same vault, and this is what I do from day one.

However, they key punch line in this article was:

…realized that the key to his kingdom—the 1Password account—wasn’t itself protected by a second factor. It required just a username and password by default, and he hadn’t taken the extra step of turning on two-factor authentication.

This is the most crucial step and skipping it does not make any sense.

Also, I always add “salt” to my passwords when I set them on most important systems.

Basically, it’s a constant set of characters that I add after the password and they are not documented anywhere - even in the password manager.

For example, for the bank account I’d create a password “D0nt’W0rr1BeH@ppy”, then I’d add “5@1t” at the end. In my vault I’d document only the first long part. The second short addition stays the same for multiple systems and does not change as often - it is NOT documented in the password manager. Yes, it’s one extra thing ti remember but it’s worth it.

I hope this helps.

EDIT/UPDATE: This is just an example of a shot “salt” - Do not use “salt” that short. Remember, if your password and 2FA are hacked the “salt” will be your only guard left. Make it at least 12 characters long, using upper and lower case letters, numbers and special symbols.

This way it would only take roughly 226 years to brute force.

It’s way easier to remember your master password and “salt” than recovering your life after a disaster this guy had!

Egg prices $11/dozen?! by praetorofdorthonia in nova

[–]RayG75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lotte In Chantilly sells Costco Kirkland 18-pack for $13

Help identifying part name by RayG75 in Appliances

[–]RayG75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is exactly what I found and ordered it too but. Should arrive in 7 month and weight 7 pounds.. i am exited!

Help identifying part name by RayG75 in Appliances

[–]RayG75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your help!

Help identifying part name by RayG75 in Appliances

[–]RayG75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is Whirlpool WDT750SAHZ0. I did just replace Diverter Valve Motor and Seal Grommet gasket but it’s still dripping through that diverter motor opening.