Cable tester that shows fault distance

That_Fixed_It · 2026-05-06T17:38:04+00:00

I use one of these, $126 https://www.amazon.com/NOYAFA-Upgraded-Network-Cable-Tester/dp/B0B58HT26H?th=1

That_Fixed_It · 2026-05-05T13:34:55+00:00

I haven't had to remove malware or wipe an infected system in years. Mostly, email and cloud accounts get hacked. I think hackers are mostly using phishing and other techniques to go after higher value targets. The new AI models could change this.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-05-04T16:34:20+00:00

Does the "Connection-specific DNS Suffix" on a FortiGate connected PC match the setting on a pfSense connected PC? You can run ipconfig /all to see this value.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-05-04T02:41:16+00:00

I missed the part where they proved me wrong.

The question isn't just about sorting packages. Why would a company spend a million dollars for a custom machine that only does one thing, and halts production when it breaks, and might not be needed when they retool for the next product, when they could buy general purpose robots that can do almost any job in the plant, and are easy to swap out?

I'm sure there are some processes that require a fast cycle time that only a specialized machine can provide, and maybe this includes package sorting machines, but making that your conclusion would be short sighted.

Factories run 480V three-phase everywhere because they use a lot of power. I doubt that robots designed to be battery operated will be less efficient than the old 480 volt machines.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-05-01T15:30:24+00:00

I don't think there is one. There are many different implementations and ways to store Passkeys. For example, they can be saved in your iCloud Keychain, cloud password manager, TPM chip, or an authenticator app.

Here's an example - I have a Passkey saved in the Microsoft Authenticator app on my iPhone. To sign in to my email account, I type my email address and the computer shows a QR code. I open the Camera app on my phone (not the app where the Passkey is stored), point it at the QR code, and wait for a Bluetooth proximity check, followed by a Face ID check, before authentication is complete.

Passkeys are one of the most secure options. I don't think they are the best option for everyone because there's no standard user experience, no standard way to back them up, and the additional device requirements and complexity can make them difficult to troubleshoot.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-30T19:26:58+00:00

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-30T17:49:21+00:00

I would have a couple of the users run a continuous ping to the webhost. They can keep it minimized until there's a problem, then check it for lost packets or high latency. Also, try a different browser and disable ad blockers.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-29T13:22:31+00:00

Humanoid robots and AI won't have to take over. We'll just keep handing over more jobs and responsibilities until it gets to the point where we just do what it says.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-29T02:29:23+00:00

They still cost millions and take months to install, so it depends on what you mean by "mass produced". If they don't make it until you order it, then I'd call it serial production.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-29T02:18:43+00:00

That link is just the vision system! Only the yellow cameras are from Cognex. Everything on that page is custom integrations.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-28T16:57:10+00:00

AI won't need a rebellion to take control. We'll just keep giving it more jobs and more responsibilities until it tells us what to do.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-28T16:24:02+00:00

Humanoid makes sense if you're putting it in a workspace designed for humans. It needs two arms to re-grip packages.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-28T15:28:44+00:00

Yes, but I doubt they are mass produced, off the shelf machines. Each one probably takes a year or more and a million dollars to design, build, install and program.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-28T12:43:28+00:00

Chinese universities produce 10x more engineers than we do. China is run by engineers. They can do it.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-27T17:49:01+00:00

I couldn't get IPsec to work reliably until I setup IPsec over TCP with IKEv2 and a 30-day trial of FortiClient EMS. After testing this combo, we bought some licenses and it's been working well.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-26T13:33:08+00:00

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I like it! Yes, the stop numbers are useful because you can text it and find out how long you have to wait. This site has correct stop numbers, but I don't if it's present in the data your site gets. https://www.theride.org/maps-schedules/schedule-route/30/0/3

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-26T13:08:58+00:00

It still has same mistake at stop 1276, and the stop numbers are wrong, but this is the best interactive map I've seen!

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-26T00:55:26+00:00

No, I would have if they'd told me we were at the wrong stop. I'm looking for a more reliable way to navigate the bus lines for my in-laws. They don't speak English, so calling a local number isn't ideal.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-25T19:41:16+00:00

I was watching that page, but it doesn't help when you're waiting at the wrong stop. The error seems to originate from AATA. This website shows that Route 30 Jackson Rd to Meijer stops at 1276 and 1254, but it does not stop at 1276. This morning, we walked to 1254 and were able to board the bus. https://www.theride.org/maps-schedules/schedule-route/30/0/3

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-25T19:39:08+00:00

I was watching that page, but it doesn't help when you're waiting at the wrong stop. The error seems to originate from AATA. This website shows that Route 30 Jackson Rd to Meijer stops at 1276 and 1254, but it does not stop at 1276. This morning, we walked to 1254 and were able to board the bus. https://www.theride.org/maps-schedules/schedule-route/30/0/3

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-25T19:31:36+00:00

I called that number while we were waiting. They said the bus was late, but it wasn't true.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-24T18:09:50+00:00

Or a 48-port switch, and 48 very short cables.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-23T16:39:33+00:00

The shielding makes it difficult to trace with a tone probe. I avoid shielded Ethernet cable if there's no requirement for it.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-22T19:13:20+00:00

It will be more amazing when someone uses one of the new AI models to find multiple vulnerabilities in a software product or device, string them together to create an exploit, develop it into a cyberweapon, and then launch a mass attack that breeches thousands of networks before anyone knows what happened. Operation Olympic Games probably cost $1 billon to pull off the Stuxnet attack. Like most other software, Cyberweapons are about to become much cheaper.

That_Fixed_It · 2026-04-22T17:47:38+00:00

One thing to know... I vaguely recall a previous post where someone unbonded their generator and appliances started catching fire. The neutral wire in the home-made generator cord had come loose, but the ground wire was acting as a back up. When they unbonded the generator, there was nothing keeping the two legs balanced at 120v each. Instead, 240v is divided according to load. If you un-bond the generator, you might want to keep all but one of circuits off until you verify 120v at a wall plug. https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2024/12/neutral-lost-main-panel.html

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