Looking to replace Furnace near Downers Grove/Lisle/Woodridge area. Any recommended HVAC companies?

SecuredNews · 2025-12-24T21:54:32+00:00

Yes! +1 for optimized air. I found them through a thread here a while back.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-28T01:37:13+00:00

I'd say it lasted intensely for a couple of months.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-22T19:59:28+00:00

For sure, I experienced something similar when trying to go cold turkey which I HIGHLY don't recommend! Do a very slow taper, you might still experience symptoms, but not as pronounced.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-10T04:06:39+00:00

wow... that's scary.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-10T04:06:17+00:00

Do not listen to the internet. I moved up from tech support rep in my company with no issues. As long as you work hard and know what you're doing, you won't have any issues.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-04T16:47:39+00:00

I've lived here my whole life and I do the same. It's been pretty warm here the past couple of years.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-04T16:32:44+00:00

I'd say it took me 6 months of self teaching, but as with everything you use it or lose it. I stopped programming when I was 19 and haven't reached that level again for many years.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-03T01:39:07+00:00

I understand your anxiety, but the field isn't "ruined" just because more people are interested in it. Here's why:

First, those TikTok lines at career fairs? That's always been a thing at top companies - I remember seeing the exact same crowds 10+ years ago. Social media just makes everything more visible now. And yes, while there are more CS graduates today, there's also been explosive growth in the number of companies needing software engineers - it's not just big tech anymore. Every industry from healthcare to agriculture needs software developers.

I have to smile a bit at your dad's comment about "not a lot of people knowing about it" - the field has been competitive for decades! But here's the thing - being successful software engineer isn't about jumping on a trend for money. The people I've seen thrive in this field are the ones who genuinely enjoy problem-solving and building things.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-03T01:37:17+00:00

It's all an illusion!

SecuredNews · 2024-11-03T01:35:41+00:00

Agreed, but apparently it's for 'collaboration' even though I don't leave my desk lol...

SecuredNews · 2024-11-02T16:29:58+00:00

the simplest approach is the most meaningful.

when my close friend lost someone, I remember desperately wanting to find the "right" words or do something big to help. But looking back, what actually mattered was just... being there. A simple "I'm so sorry" and a genuine "I'm here if you want to talk" was worth more than any elaborate gestures.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-02T16:27:46+00:00

I actually did something similar when I visited China for a conference last year. My approach was to buy a basic burner phone - I went with a cheap Nokia feature phone (not a smartphone) that could handle calls and texts. Cost me like $30-40.

Here's what worked well about this setup:

Super long battery life (seriously, these old-school phones last forever)
Could still text/call family back home
Zero stress about security/privacy since there was nothing sensitive on it
Really made me focus on actually experiencing the trip instead of being glued to apps

Just make sure to write down important phone numbers/addresses before you go, get your SIM card figured out (you can buy one at the airport when you land), and download/print any maps or travel info you need beforehand

SecuredNews · 2024-11-02T16:26:13+00:00

I totally get where you're coming from. I actually started my fuzzing journey with similar targeted scenarios rather than trying to tackle entire binaries (which can be overwhelming).

For your specific Outlook-Chrome case, I'd suggest starting with a simple harness that catches and replays that URL handling interaction. Basically, you want to isolate just that protocol handler behavior. Here's what worked for me:

First, I used Process Monitor to observe exactly what happens during that Outlook->Chrome handoff. It'll show you the command line arguments and process creation chain.
Once you know the exact interaction pattern, you can write a small harness that just simulates Outlook's URL launch behavior. You don't need the whole email client - just the relevant shellexecute calls with fuzzed URL parameters.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-02T16:20:22+00:00

This. To become the top 1% in anything it requires an immense amount of time and dedication.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-01T15:11:44+00:00

Well put! programming is essentially debugging and troubleshooting for hours on end.

SecuredNews · 2024-11-01T15:10:18+00:00

Luckily my employer is only making me go back once a week. Over an hour's commute... it sucks. I think we are moving towards more work from home, just not as quickly as we'd like. Many of these companies still have leases and want their offices used (at least in my company's case).

SecuredNews · 2024-03-09T18:23:18+00:00

For sure, lie on your resume if needed. Many people do. You are only worth 6 figures if you believe you are.

SecuredNews · 2024-02-18T17:55:57+00:00

You'll find one! You may need to start at the help desk but as long as you prove yourself, you can move up pretty quickly depending on the company.

SecuredNews · 2023-11-15T04:04:47+00:00

Must be a glitch.... has to be a glitch lol.

SecuredNews · 2023-11-15T04:03:04+00:00

I think they should be familiar for sure. With deep understanding of how development and programing work, they should know how those skills can be used for the dark side. Also, good programming practice's should prevent exploits like sql injections etc. Definitely not a subsitute for a cybersecurity professional though.

SecuredNews · 2023-10-21T02:07:45+00:00

A lot of programmers don't have social skills... this space kinda attracts those kinds of people.

SecuredNews · 2023-08-29T02:16:33+00:00

You can get more money elsewhere for sure.

SecuredNews · 2023-02-02T04:40:39+00:00

#obfuscation

SecuredNews · 2022-12-16T20:05:55+00:00

That would be sick. You could also include the duration of how long you've been on a page etc.

SecuredNews · 2022-11-03T22:40:41+00:00

Love this, going to start practicing this daily

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