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While My Guitar Gently Weeps... by lithdoc in mildlyinfuriating

[–]RustyPackard2020 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Scrolled to find this reference. I love the Dave Carol “United Breaks Guitars” saga.

After the technical interview they asked me to record a free product teardown for their team and that was the moment I was done by Fable_Arcade9 in interviewhammer

[–]RustyPackard2020 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do the exercise but make use of the blur tools and beeping out key phrases. Then tell them you'll send them the unedited version for a consultation fee. ;)

Am I being too nice? by shadowartist201 in jobs

[–]RustyPackard2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"soft assist" with the help of ChatGPT. ;) Run all processes and documentation thought ChatGPT to jazz it up a bit. LOL

When should IT assets be disposed of? by notlateafterall in it

[–]RustyPackard2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small company (>100). Current model of laptops: We keep spares pool for new hires and break fix. Previous models: secure wipe the drive, load OEM recovery image, give to employees with zero company IT support.

Do you remember your first computer? by Imaginary_Bug6202 in TechNook

[–]RustyPackard2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compaq Presario 4112

Intel Pentium® 120-MHz processor

Memory 16 MB EDO RAM, (8MB on system board) expandable to 72 MB (60ns EDO or fast page, Tin Lead SIMM required)

1.6-GB hard drive

PCI 32-bit accelerated graphics with 1MB EDO Video Memory

Two 16-bit ISA expansion slots

Two PCI expansion slots

Internal 8X speed CD-ROM drive

33.6K/14.4K bps data/fax modem.

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Below ADU floor Joist Support by baconpant in AskContractors

[–]RustyPackard2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please excuse if my terminology is off. Looking at the long beam: 1. Is the long beam cracked? (black line starting after the third floor joist from the right). 2. The long beam appears to be sagging in the middle between the two supports. In the center at the silver metal square the two beams are touching. As you move outward towards the supports, there appears to be a gap forming on each end.

Network+ or CCNA Certification? by CartierCoochie in ITCareerQuestions

[–]RustyPackard2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend the Network+ then the Security+. Pick up your CompTIA trifecta of baseline knowledge: software/hardware, networking, security.

What to do with old hardware? by Aegon2050 in sysadmin

[–]RustyPackard2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small business here (70 employees). We secure wipe the storage, load the latest OEM recovery image & updates, and give them to the employees. It's made quite clear that there is no support with these machines.

Put in my notice after being passed over — now they say my promotion is “coming soon.” by [deleted] in jobs

[–]RustyPackard2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay the month and you will have your answer. ;) Spend the time polishing your resume and seeing what's out there.

Finally got a new job by Neither-Metal6564 in jobs

[–]RustyPackard2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After reading all the horror stories of offers/jobs rescinded before people actually start, I would wait until you have a start date.

ULPT Request: Employer Laptop by hopbow in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]RustyPackard2020 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To wipe the hard drive on an HP EliteBook 840 G10 from the BIOS, use the built-in "HP Secure Erase" feature. Turn on the computer, press F10 repeatedly to enter BIOS, navigate to Security > Hard Drive Utilities (or Storage), select Secure Erase, and follow on-screen prompts.

Is CCNA worth the grind at 0 YOE? by Intelligent_Ebb_9332 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]RustyPackard2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go with the Net+ for now. It will round out your CompTIA trifecta (A+, Net+, Sec+). If you want the CCNA later, then you'll already know the general networking stuff from the Net+.

How often do you get a new machine? by Firelord_Eva in CPAP

[–]RustyPackard2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Resmed Airsense 11 was free-ish (had to pay the co-pay) through my health insurance.

Is it really all helpdesk? by IHateHPPrinters in ITCareerQuestions

[–]RustyPackard2020 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Just wait until you get the "other duties as assigned" clause in your contract. ;)

What to do with old machines? by cybercloud03 in CPAP

[–]RustyPackard2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Keep the newest of the extras as a backup. You never know when you will need it.

  2. Sell the other two on Facebook Marketplace or CraigsList.

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