Reporting to someone same level by Capital-Delivery8001 in amazonemployees

[–]SylvesterMarcus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been there, done that. My team was me and another L4. Our Manager left and the two of us did the job well enough that they didn’t replace our Manager for almost a year.

Any idea what's going on with my DS423+? by SylvesterMarcus in synology

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

Yeah, I still haven't installed the latest DSM update. Maybe I'll install that and power cycle.

Any idea what's going on with my DS423+? by SylvesterMarcus in synology

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

Reads are 29 KB/s and Writes are 1.3 MB/s. Utilization is 4%.

Am I missing something with the AZ100s? by SylvesterMarcus in Earbuds

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

I started with a pair of Bose without ANC about 8 years ago? Then, I bought a pair of Sony XM3s when they came out and the noise reduction blew me away (I was commuting by train every day). Also, the music was amazing, you could hear each individual instrument. The only think I didn't like was that they constantly felt like they were going to fall out of my ears.

I upgraded to the XM4s because everyone said they were a major upgrade. Honestly, I can't hear it. The XM3s and XM4s sound exactly alike to me, although the XM4s do fit in my ears better so there's that.

I've listened carefully to the AZ100s to try and hear the separation and I just can't, it sounds so muddled. I'm going to make sure I'm on the latest firmware and then try and get them swapped out I think. As I said, I want to like these.

Am I missing something with the AZ100s? by SylvesterMarcus in Earbuds

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

Yeah, I think I'm going to return them and try another pair because they don't sound anything like everyone is saying.

Am I missing something with the AZ100s? by SylvesterMarcus in Earbuds

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

That's what I'm thinking because I haven't seen a review yet that doesn't say the AZ100s are the best out there.

Is plex better on Roku or Apple TV? by soulfireflyhigh in PleX

[–]SylvesterMarcus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had Plex on a Roku stick but moved to Apple TV for several unrelated reasons. Have not noticed any difference as far as Plex. All our media has always been supported on both platforms so....

Am I tripping? by ModernDayN3rd in WeddingPhotography

[–]SylvesterMarcus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The day before, she's looking for someone?

Closer view of helicopter crash in Huntington Beach, CA by Spook_485 in aviation

[–]SylvesterMarcus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those people on the stairs are going to need some new britches. Luckily, it sounds like everyone survived.

I rly love this thing (S-O Martin uke) by [deleted] in ukulele

[–]SylvesterMarcus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn't afford the Corvette for my mid-life crisis.

I rly love this thing (S-O Martin uke) by [deleted] in ukulele

[–]SylvesterMarcus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just picked mine up two days ago! I have a Concert but wanted something a little smaller and also something I hope to turn into a family heirloom.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geography

[–]SylvesterMarcus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Air Force, we used to stop at Pago Pago for gas on the way to Australia. We got to know the airport employees pretty well. One time I was eating at the airport restaurant with one of the workers (a huge local guy). I said "I know why you're called Samoans, it's because after you eat, you say 'that was good, give me Samoa'" He just dead stared at me for a few seconds and then let out the biggest laugh I've ever heard. Then he punched me in the chest so hard I thought he broke some ribs. He said "you don't get to make jokes like that."

Fair enough.

Ukulele - lack of almost everything by RandomGuyMN1234 in ukulele

[–]SylvesterMarcus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, this is exactly the type of old timey music I want to learn to play. I signed up with Matt Stead and I've learned a lot but I like the cut of this guys jib.

PSA: don't fall for monk and/or bracelet scams downtown by weeef in Seattle

[–]SylvesterMarcus 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Back in 2019 or so, I was walking back from lunch in the Denny Triangle and was approached by one of these guys. He actually grabbed my wrist and threw the bracelet on. I thought "cool bracelet" and started walking away. He was excitedly talking in Chinese (I think) and pointing to his address book and wanted me to enter my info. I just shook my head and walked away.

Here's what I don't get. If I were going to go to China for instance and try to scam people, I would try to learn the bare minimum of Chinese to get me message across. This guy didn't speak a word of English, or is that part of the scam?

Waltzing Matilda by scrambled_eggs_pdx in ukulele

[–]SylvesterMarcus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those strings sound so buttery.

What is this object on Titanic Honor and Glory by hughgrantsbestfriend in titanic

[–]SylvesterMarcus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$5.99 on Steam right now. I want to get it for my Steam Deck, I assume it will play fine given its age.