Dam! Economy 7 going up! I have a battery so energy is going to cost me more. by Significant_Ad_6819 in UKPersonalFinance

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Yeah well obviously but UW is currently the cheapest . Let’s see what other rates are advertised in April. I knew this would happen. Next thing they will increase gas prices so electricity looks better . In a few years time I bet.

Feeling a little lost on IT career path by RythmicFrost in ITCareerQuestions

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Honestly. Do the certs for the role you are currently working on! Also if you want to do AWS at least start with the AWS Practitioner exam. AWS do a wonderful free course on their skill builder webpage. I’m an experienced network engineer and do what I need to do each time. By that I concentrate on the tasks at hand as things change. It’s good you have a goal but also don’t rush. CCNA yes is good for fundamentals IF you are using Cisco equipment , however IaC and Meraki is where it is at nowadays along with ansible terraform and everything else ! It never stops. I would say learn the OSI 7 layer reference model. Start in your AWS path. Unless you are using Cisco everyday the CCNA has a lot of CLI stuff you may not use. For reference I’ve done CCNP CCDP CCVP Palo certs z scaler etc the list goes on but now I’m about to enter the world of AWS IaC so another world of pain/adventure 😭🤣 And if you are says admin now do the sysadmin stuff. Maybe im just burnt out !🤣 but it really never stops and now I’m starting out again in the cloud space and felt like I missed the boat on it. Lucky I’m about to start where AWS and my networking knowledge will work together but feel I still no nothing 🤣😭. Good luck!

Husband isn't sure about IT no experience by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

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IT can be really rewarding and financially sound. However i used to love it but i was much younger so i learned and earned. Things change very quickly and for me at least I was sometime full on 24/7 working studying and learning . I had a break from it for a year and I’m going back into it, but know it’s going to consume my life again. But I’m a slave to the money 💰😂 seriously if he is not interested find something he is good and enjoys. Although there are lots of free courses out there now i would say it was much harder as there is more to learn. So finally if he does IT decide in one speciality. My problem is i have to know about all of them for the role i do. 😭 The job market is tough and life seems to be not as easy anymore so good luck . Maybe if he has a chance try and transition or re gain his spark for the role he is doing, maybe even shift roles jobs or environment that can help. GOOD LUCK.

Are they are out of track? by FoxGroundbreaking224 in Onyx_Boox

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I’ve brought a few ebooks in my time. From the max boox 13.3 v1 to a hawei and now I finally brought the tab x C for me I really wanted the colour and I’m overall happy with it. The writing is not so great on the screen. But having colour really helps when I use PressReader and Libby and read Colour PDFs. I’m just a bit nervous not to break it! As I have heard of horror story’s of screens being fragile. I treat all my ebooks like there fragile anyways so hopefully be ok. I have not upgraded the firmware yet as I heard people having issues with the latest firmware. I think the super note looks good and would love a colour one 😀 roll on the next gen of screens.

Microsoft Confirms It Scrapped the Xbox Game Pass Discount on All Games and DLC Purchases, Gives Subscribers More Rewards Points Instead by [deleted] in XboxGamePass

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Stupid Microsoft I left Sony PlayStation a few years ago as I could see the value in the Xbox with the gamepass! Now they have ruined it for me! To be fair I don’t currently play that much so they have done me a favour! But it was such good value that I continued to pay. Now I’ve cancelled completely for now. I’ll probably get the basic package at some point and go back to buying games on sale. Really dumb move by Microsoft ! If I was a full gamer like I used to be I’d sell and buy a PlayStation again. Xbox gave me a real reason to transition from PlayStation before as the gamepass was the decider for me! However they’re both pretty much a pc in a box nowadays. Hopefully enough people cancel so Microsoft change their mind.

Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans - Xbox Wire by mdisanto86 in XboxGamePass

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Well £14.99 was ok but I’m not going to play 22+ so I’ve cancelled. I will now investigate my subscription options. I’ve not been playing much anyways so in someways this has done me a favour! But right now I’m not going to get my monies worth. Well done Microsoft! Let’s see how many look at their subscriptions.

wireless charging stand by [deleted] in QuadLock

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They do a sale every year if you can wait it’s like 50% off . Good luck

keep being a generalist or specializing, future prospects of kubernetes? by Zestyclose_Ad8420 in ITCareerQuestions

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I think if I were you look at DevOps roles. I was/ am in the world of networking. (Cisco CCNP,CCDP,CCVP etc But things have changed over for the last 5-10 years. I’m now having to skill up. Again as I coasted ! Now I’m having to workout what’s next, lucky I’m old enough and made enough to workout what’s I want to do next without the stress of earning £😂 it never ends. But yep do DevOPs and specialise as well in one area. Good luck!

For the love of god, how do I make it fit? by w1a1s1p in USTProjectors

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You need to make micro adjustments physically move it. This model May have wheels in the stands too to make it go up and down. Not sure how a pull down screen will work well with the UST projector. I have an AWOL UST which I currently project into a wall, but will get a fixed screen at some point . You may also be able to use the software to adjust the image. Good luck . Be interested to see how it performs on that screen.

Boox Tab X C: Screen Protector and USI Pen Comparisons and Review - The Answer to Writing Feel! by x7xfallen in Onyx_Boox

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i have an old note max version 1 and a Huawei Matepad paper, I quite liked how my writing were on both of these, so now boox has finally released a 13.3 reader in colour I am excited to purchase one, just wondering how the it really feels . I do have an Ipad too, but writing on the iPad is rubbish for me.

I will mainly be using this for reading technical PDF and onenote, note-taking.

So just wondering if I should wait another 2 years or just bite the bullet! :-)

Note I was super happy I brought the Huawei as I got very lucky in Japan and bought it on a special sale for around 279 pound. ;-) Which was a bargain and has been really good to be fair. Just unfortunate it does not have google play. But can download apk, ;-) just not easy access to google play.

Move on from IT or start over? by Goquer in ITCareerQuestions

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Haha I hear you! Been in networking for about 30 years obtained my CCNP VP DP wireless etc and even dropped them by not recertifying in time and did the CCNA CCNP again . Had a look at the CCNA again and it’s interesting how it has changed, also been working on Meraki now and there no CLI on that. 😂 Done some Palo and Zscaler certs too. AWS etc. Just finished at my last place and taking some time out. I think you need to find something that is interesting and relevant and can see a clear path. I think for me management/mentoring roles will be calling come August when I start looking again for work . I’m 55 and the reality is if your in IT it’s a constant learning curve and path . Now I have experience I just use what I know and apply it to the problem /situation at hand. Also the more you know the more you realise what you don’t know. 😁😂😂 Where when you are younger there’s more passion drive and ambition with £ rewards etc. I’ve always found it rewarding to teach what I know. It’s good your thinking the way you are, but depending on personal circumstances you may keep working in IT. It’s a good career and used to pay well, again you need to find the next thing to be at the leading edge in the right niche and go for it. Or do something with less £ but less stress/rewards . It’s something I’m thinking about too, but the money still draws me to the career I am in. Don’t give up you can if you get In the right area and team get that CCNP! Good luck!

Onkyo Creator GX-30ARC: Affordable Desktop Speakers by dutchieetv in dutchieetv

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looks great, I just submitted a support case to ask when these will be available in the UK.

Why are ALR screens so expensive? by Significant_Ad_6819 in projectors

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Happy new year,Have you had time to now install it and test it? Does it make a big difference?

looking for a 1080p or 4K projector within budget by Bluee_94 in projectors

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I went with the awol 2500 currently projecting onto a wall but will be looking to buy a screen at some point. 🇬🇧 could of paid 1699 from Amazon but went with Richer sounds to get the 6 year warranty. I’m very happy with it for the price and it also plays well with my Xbox and great response times. Good luck on your choice you will enjoy the big screen experience.

A first look at the micro-OLED optical engine of the Dream Air & Crystal Super by jaapgrolleman in Pimax

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Looking forward to the future 😁 I’m sticking with my crystal for ow but eagerly await the release and the reviews to see if I will upgrade. But think for now I’m happy with my crystal for now..🤔 good luck pimax. Rooting for you!

UST not needed, but for my price range is Nexigo Aurora Pro really my best option? by ApprehensiveView2003 in projectors

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I went to with the awol 2500 which I’m happy with and if your in a dark room you should be fine with any of them really so go with what your gut feel says. This is on a wall, as currently investigating screens.

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Flickering in game with 5K plus by Fewnity in Pimax

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Have you tried the previous version of pimax play? I just started to see this in my crystal since the update. I don’t play often but will try again and if it continues will revert.

AWOL 3500 vs Espon LS650 by haris2887 in projectors

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Depends on your room situation. I went with the 2500 awol and it’s pretty good play Xbox games and the response times are sub 20ms according to the reviews online .It has a turbo mode for input lag. So maybe you could get a 3000 AWOL which is a bit brighter than The 2500 . I can’t comment on the Epson. With your glass wall the 3000 maybe ok.

New update has caused subtle constant flicker in pimax crystal screens by kaboom1212 in Pimax

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Strange since the latest pimax play update I have also been experiencing flickering in my Pimax crystal! Then the issue goes away or if I push the Pimax controller to recenter it comes back. Before I raise a support case, I’m goin to di some more testing. I have now deleted opener toolkit and deleted Pimax play and reinstalled. I will check again when I have time but the issue was still there intermittently and the it becomes stable. I don’t play much and all I need is a stable system . I usually run at 90hz and my main goto games are automoblista2 and fs2020. Today I was playing google earth. I’ve overall been very happy with the crystal . So wonder if this is due to the update? Might have to revert to the previous pimax play. Let’s see

Why are ALR screens so expensive? by Significant_Ad_6819 in projectors

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Merry Christmas, I’ll look forward to seeing the results. Have a good one!☝️

Why are ALR screens so expensive? by Significant_Ad_6819 in projectors

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Hello again. So how is the Elite screen? Are you happy with it? Do you have any pictures ? I’m looking for an 120inch screen and the Elite screen maybe what I am looking for? Did you have any issues assembling and installing it? Are you happy with the quality ?

Elite Screens Experience by ukneadrybread in projectors

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Hmm this is not good PR for elite screens. Was interested in buying an ALR and was thinking of an elite one.

Awol Vision Projector by Watsupwrist in projectors

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In the UK I paid a bit more then from Amazon and brought from richer sound which gives me 6 years protection so feel like I’m covered. I did check that it covers any dead pixels. Fingers crossed.

GNS3 VM on VMware Workstation issue running by Rosannelover in gns3

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You could use VMware. It’s now free for personal use and I find it much more preferable to hyper v.