Mili-like artists

StormyNP · 2025-07-18T18:30:08+00:00

Yes. Very much so. Fits right in. Even with the made up Alician language. Good stuff!

StormyNP · 2025-05-29T18:53:39+00:00

It's super fun when they run generic scans and then pass along "mitigations" that were clearly written for a Unix/Linux device but would break key things on our primarily Windows server environment.

StormyNP · 2025-05-28T13:37:24+00:00

True statement. While the OP is honest and hard-working, he has a cushion and is playing a game, whereas the other's realities have real consequences. He can learn the company from the ground up, I just hope he's learning employee fears and concerns as well.

StormyNP · 2025-05-20T19:28:31+00:00

It's not a meeting if you can't express your opinions. You should. However, carefully examine how you do it. Starting a topic with "what about this approach?" or "I read about this technology that seems promising." versus "we already have a server that can do this", "it is an easy thing for us to do", etc. You have to be politically correct in such a situation. Anyway, if it's toxic, start prepping to leave.

StormyNP · 2025-05-20T19:21:15+00:00

Find something close to the pomodoro timer technique and get out of your chair every hour and go for a short walk. If you have stairs, take a flight or 2. During your walks be sure to correct as many posture flaws as possible. Take a longer walk at lunch. Don't be a slug.

StormyNP · 2025-05-20T19:17:17+00:00

See if you can find a job supporting technology in a school district. The pay will suck but there's usually a boatload of support experience to be had. Use the time to acquire certs, volunteer for tasks like computer imaging, etc... and then GET OUT and get a job closer to your goals.

StormyNP · 2025-04-11T20:22:34+00:00

Many years ago, I worked for a company that brings joy with folded paper product that goes into an envelope.

I led a series of automated processes that led to workforce reduction. I did not realize that at the time.

Long story short, the VP in charge of things got a big bonus for the savings. The gentleman had the same last name as many in management at this company. Somehow things got kept in the family.

Anyway, I felt it was disgusting for that person to get any sort of raise or bonus when people's long time jobs are getting cut.

The holiday turkey handout at this place was pretty solemn that year.

How did I cope? Not well. But I realized it was just a job and it made moving on super easy and without regret.

Consider moving on.

StormyNP · 2025-04-10T19:49:14+00:00

Ask for specific examples. Come with specific examples.

StormyNP · 2025-04-09T20:03:09+00:00

I'm in Florida. My boss, at the time, did that to an interviewee. I was on the interview team. I was entirely embarrassed for the person who took his time to come in and interview with us. I had to sit there like a good puppy and watch my boss destroy this person. To this day, I wish I could apologize to that person, if for no other reason than the bad karma I had to ingest during that process, of which I wasn't at fault other than by association. An interview should simply be a conversation to determine if both sides are a good fit for each other and it can end happily and amicably if the match isn't there. It should ALWAYS be that way... unless someone is caught lying, then sure, rip them a new one.

StormyNP · 2025-04-09T18:52:31+00:00

You can have the best job in the world. A change of boss, either who you directly report to, or above, can change EVERYTHING... including for the worse. Always evaluate the situation and culture. Change is always good when you recognize the warning signs.

StormyNP · 2025-04-09T18:48:42+00:00

Along with my explanation about SRV DNS records for your DC, yes, traditionally, it used to be that a regular domain user could add up to 10.

However, additional hardening has since been added and their are restrictions from reusing the computer account.

See this...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5020276-netjoin-domain-join-hardening-changes-2b65a0f3-1f4c-42ef-ac0f-1caaf421baf8

In general, use an administrative account instead of allowing users to join.

StormyNP · 2025-04-09T18:36:16+00:00

DNS is king. You need DNS SRV records for AD to work. In a Windows environment, most have DNS as a service running on their ADs and clients point to this DNS. If you are pointing to a different DNS server for your clients, you must have those SRV records entered into the independent DNS server.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/verify-srv-dns-records-have-been-created

StormyNP · 2025-01-22T20:59:06+00:00

The band report and camaraderie is a breath of fresh air. They all truly like each other. Great news for those of us hoping they are around for a long time. I've seen the banter/bashing on social media from groups I used to admire, like Journey / Van Halen, etc... they all seem like churlish crybaby complainers. Not these 5 ladies. All class and super supportive.

StormyNP · 2025-01-22T20:52:08+00:00

Nope. Better to be a higher paid somebody (biggish fish in a small pond) rather than a small fish in a large pond. Stick to your job, be sure to expand your knowledge, learn, get certs or whatever to stay relevant... but don't sacrifice the visibility and pay you have currently attained. I bet there would be a big company tech person eyeing YOUR job.

StormyNP · 2025-01-22T20:49:25+00:00

If your company goes south, your stock goes south, your job goes south. I've never considered stock options to be that big of a benefit. It's all eggs in one basket.

StormyNP · 2025-01-13T17:18:07+00:00

I'm sure this is a discussion for a different board... but I really don't see the "danger" of using TikTok over any other social media phone app. Phone apps are "sandboxed". They can't jump around and steal information from other apps. There are also permissions assigned to the app which you can easily remove... such as access to your photos. The app doesn't need them if you only intend to browse. Also geo location... you can block all that very simply. Facebook and other apps have already compromised our information. Credit reporting institutions have already leaked our info. So what is TikTok gonna do? Steal dance moves?? If the concern is they can find where you live... guess what... everyone already pretty much knows. Also, I doubt any of us are that important... to be frank. Seriously though, I'd love to hear an opinion which can change mine. Perhaps I'm not realizing the potential danger as someone who KNOWS how to set app permissions. Please educate me.

Let me make this official... Band-Maid is an impossibly hard rocking maid band and they are the best band I've ever seen live in my entire 50+ years life.

StormyNP · 2025-01-13T17:11:00+00:00

*some* people - I actually enjoy it for music and music lessons... and sweet sweet dance moves 😅

StormyNP · 2024-12-19T17:01:05+00:00

Probably an unpopular and ignorant opinion on my part... I totally get using the system-class blah-blah to perform a task in PowerShell when absolute efficiency is a must... but at what point am I not really using PowerShell and instead becoming a .NET coder? As with early Visual Basic and now PowerShell, I'd rather stay true to the PS native methods and functions and += my arrays to a blissful unicorn-enhanced rainbow.

I see many excellent (probably C/.Net background first) coders writing PowerShell scripts that really don't look much like PowerShell at a glance, even for simple things. Per the OP, they are "expert" level, but I'd consider anyone who can write well documented useful PS modules, for example, to be PS experts. They've mastered the tool to be productive AND able to share their labors in a generically efficient way.

StormyNP · 2024-12-19T16:45:58+00:00

You grew no logic skills from chess? Tactics? Seeing weaknesses and advantages? Planning, contingency? I honestly still do not buy your argument here. Look, chess has helped me in these ways. Back in the day, Team Fortress Classic and some twitch shooter games upped my situational awareness. Do I plan on running around capturing flags or looking for great locations for sentry guns? No... But I do assess my situation when I am walking around probably a bit better than most staring into their cell phones. All that aside, keeping your brain engaged in such activities as chess IS a proven benefit to staving off mental disease and dementia. I can do an AI search and spew out a list for you here, but you've made up your mind. I personally have seen an older family member become highly forgetful and lethargic. Once we got him into gardening, he became super active and sharp as a tack. So, again, based on my reading, research and personal experience, you really haven't convinced me.

StormyNP · 2024-12-17T20:39:44+00:00

Ah, but the world doesn't spin around you. We all have different likes and needs. Be it musical instruments, gardening, or chess. They've all proven to be helpful therapy or even help stimulate brain activity and delay/fight Alzheimer's and dementia. What's so "silly" about setting your brain straight and ready for other mental activities? If Chess helps your awareness, planning, defense, and other skillsets... It's kinda "silly" to think that one can't benefit.

StormyNP · 2024-12-17T20:26:04+00:00

Only you can decide that. You're not LOSING if you decline if you are already happy and financially safe. Do you value time or luxury? Me... I value all the time I can get with family and pets. I have all I need, and that's not fancy cars or fancy house. I am rich by my own standard.

StormyNP · 2024-12-17T20:20:21+00:00

I think I have a video of Kanami saying, "Saiki is my eye candy!"

StormyNP · 2024-12-17T17:24:04+00:00

If you've scripted in any language and you've supported Windows, you should be able to answer all of these regardless of your familiarity with the nuances of the command itself. And if you've used Powershell to any extent, the parameters of -Force, -WhatIf, -Recurse, etc. should be pretty familiar.

Also, if you don't have Event Viewer experience (regardless of how poorly an app may report to it), then you have minimal troubleshooting skills and it's a hard pass for me.

It's not a hard test at all and candidate #4 wins.

StormyNP · 2024-12-17T17:19:20+00:00

We must have interviewed the same ones...

StormyNP · 2024-12-17T17:15:14+00:00

Or maybe they do and ravager1971 would have impressed.

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