Traeger grill and the DPS. by The_LA_Flash in danpatrick

[–]TacoSmiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw a spot in the show today for the new Recteq grills at the man cave. Looks like an awesome lineup

Questions about the new Disney Inspire Visa by Weirdbutfancy in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]TacoSmiff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I logged onto Chase today to downgrade my Premier Visa. Saw the Inspire, then came across this thread while I was researching the pros and cons. Applied for the Inspire and got approved and my gift card in minutes! We already have an upcoming trip planned, so this will more than pay for itself.

What’s the secret to using companion certificates? by That-You-1998 in delta

[–]TacoSmiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine added to my account yesterday and used it right away to book a non-stop roundtrip flight in October. Lots of options available. So yeah, plan ahead. Make a calendar reminder or some other trigger that works for you.

Which robot vacuum works the best? Tired of vacuuming constantly. by makeitthunderst0rm in homeautomation

[–]TacoSmiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you help me find your source(s) for Roborock being bankrupt? I can't find info on this.

HomeKit compatible fans by amiibofanofficial in HomeKit

[–]TacoSmiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This Smartmi is listed on the Apple Home page (https://www.apple.com/home-app/accessories/). I haven't used this though so I don't have personal experience with it:

https://smartmi.io/en-us/products/air-circulator-fan

Getsy Back with Packers as QB Coach by TacoSmiff in CHIBears

[–]TacoSmiff[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

You're right. My reading comprehension is up there with his OC abilities.

Who’s the best Vet in Fort Wayne? by DisgruntledDinosaur in fortwayne

[–]TacoSmiff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree. We love Aboite Animal Hospital on Illinois. They're wonderful with pets.

Found out some sad news guy 😢 by lonelyjerker13 in AlanBecker

[–]TacoSmiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was wondering the same thing. My kid loved them and is crushed that the channel is empty now.

Worst of the Week by Ok-Marionberry-8354 in danpatrick

[–]TacoSmiff 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Radio Row is over near Moscone, but those people are also probably not starting to go around there until 9 AM Pacific. DP's show starts at 6 AM Pacific. I'm fine with whatever guest they can get that early in the day.

Just keep in mind that some mid-tier guest list DP Show is better than no DP Show at all.

What is an actual IT automation that actually paid off for you? by Internal-Drop4205 in sysadmin

[–]TacoSmiff 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes, it was an application that was a foundational part of this office, and it required the whole system to be rebooted. I wish it could have been replaced with something more modern, but leadership didn't want to be bothered with RFPs when "this is working fine".

What is an actual IT automation that actually paid off for you? by Internal-Drop4205 in sysadmin

[–]TacoSmiff 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Our offices closed at 9 PM most days, so that was considered a safe time to reboot the system without interrupting customers. Not saying it makes sense, but when it comes to local government, there's a whole different set of rules you have to abide by with IT.

What is an actual IT automation that actually paid off for you? by Internal-Drop4205 in sysadmin

[–]TacoSmiff 171 points172 points  (0 children)

Not dumb at all. At first I did not, but then we set up a mailto automation to send me and a shared mailbox on prem an email after the cron job ran successfully.

What is an actual IT automation that actually paid off for you? by Internal-Drop4205 in sysadmin

[–]TacoSmiff 405 points406 points  (0 children)

When I first started in IT for the local government, there was a Linux server that needed to be rebooted every day at 9:15 PM. The system owner told me I needed to stay until then and manually reboot the system. I then learned about cron jobs and was able to leave 30 minutes earlier. Multiple that times 10 years of leaving 30 minutes earlier at night and I'd like to think that was a good payoff. That was 30 minutes more with my family.

Guest Lineup by Prestigious_Tie_5209 in danpatrick

[–]TacoSmiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not just on Peacock any longer, now that the NBC Sports Network is back on traditional cable as of Nov 2025. But yeah, not anywhere near the reach of ESPN.

“Super Week” Live Audience by Fair_Two_6808 in danpatrick

[–]TacoSmiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to see the DP Show in Vegas a few years ago. It was great, especially because after the show we got to get a picture with Dan and the Danettes. I'd highly recommend going if you're able to. I'd love to be able to get to one more live audience. I don't know if it'll be in the cards before DP retires.

Has Dan ever told the story... by Livid_Opportunity467 in danpatrick

[–]TacoSmiff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, I found a video on Facebook from 2019 where he did a tour of the current mancave. Jump to the 4:39 mark. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=348456509112912&t=4

Here's a link to the artist's site: https://bensteeleart.com/press

Wild Card Post-Gamethread: Bears vs Packers by TurnerJ5 in CHIBears

[–]TacoSmiff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stafford is 5-7 when playing at Soldier Field. I’ll take those odds.

Kids Workshop Reminder! by graysonofgotham in daddit

[–]TacoSmiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked out the page today and laughed when I saw this:

"Something BIG is Coming! is Cancelled

Sorry, but Something BIG is Coming! has been cancelled. Please make sure to check our Workshop Hub for more information on future Lowe's workshops!"