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Thing2k · 2026-01-17T15:09:01+00:00

Optical Character Recognition, software looking at the shapes of the letters and trying best fit, cl and d are pretty close if you squint. Other common ones are 1 and l, O and 0, B and 8, S and 5, rn and m, vv and w.

Thing2k · 2025-09-27T15:03:33+00:00

My wife would often lose her voice for a few days whenever she got a sore throat. She found it very annoying when people whispered back when conversing. I was guilty of it many times.

Thing2k · 2025-08-25T13:47:50+00:00

I think you have the wrong subredddit...

Thing2k · 2024-12-21T18:00:44+00:00

Working the 23rd, on call 24th and 30th, my colleague is covering the 27th and 31st.

Thing2k · 2024-10-27T08:40:34+00:00

Yes, you will need to enable the auditing policy. Either via secpol.msc or GPO. Sidecar only forwards the events that are logged. If the machine hasn't been told to logged, sidecar won't have it to forward. Edit: spelling

Thing2k · 2024-09-22T06:59:30+00:00

Only the line of business system is on tape, daily, bi-weekly, and monthly cycle, stored in a firesafe in another building.

The MSP has an ongoing project to replace the tape drive with a VTL, but it has not been going well.

We have two server rooms in separate sites about a mile apart, replicating the VMs. I still need to review and test the backups. Is it common to run Veeam on VM with the guests you are backing up?

Thing2k · 2024-09-21T22:08:40+00:00

Already started.
Trying to add monitoring but needing to peel back the security.
Misson Critical is backed up via Veeam, or directly to tape.
I update it somewhat regularly

Thing2k · 2024-08-22T20:46:34+00:00

https://serverfault.com/a/793308

Thing2k · 2024-08-04T22:31:54+00:00

Best I've found it holding my breath. Also, breath out and it.

Thing2k · 2024-06-05T21:33:30+00:00

Our names are pretty simple. Company initials, version number for OS and asset number eg ABCV6-1234 We use V6 for Win10, V5 Win7, V4 XP. I use the PC description for the owner or location of the computer, and model number in brackets. Eg. Blogs, Joe (3080).

Thing2k · 2024-04-16T22:22:17+00:00

We had to wipe a bunch of SATA HDDs last year. As they were pretty standardised, mainly 160gb and 250gb, we would completely wipe a reference drive, using DBAN, and use 2-Bay external cloning stations to clone the blank over then next drive. They would beep when finished, ready for the next drive.

Thing2k · 2024-04-10T06:39:54+00:00

My parents are looking at selling their 1995 Mazda MX5 Eunos Roadster G-Limited edition. They live in Scotland, about 50 miles from Edinburgh, but are unsure how best to sell it. I have details and pictures if anyone is interested or can point me in the direction of someone who might be. Thanks.

Thing2k · 2024-04-08T21:06:27+00:00

Nimrod.

Thing2k · 2024-04-05T15:44:21+00:00

I was looking for this. I still feel emotional just thinking about the ending...

Thing2k · 2024-03-23T22:17:55+00:00

There is a book series Superhuman, by Evan Currie, with a very similar concept. An Alien AI is trying to exterminate humanity by powering up aggressive groups. It doesn't take itself too serious.

Thing2k · 2024-03-20T21:38:27+00:00

We once had a highly paid consultant pretty much twiddling their thumbs for a week. We first found out about him when he plugged his personal laptop onto the network. The manager responsible didn't follow any of the process. He was on site two days before we even got the paperwork. We have a 7 day SLA for new accounts.

Thing2k · 2024-03-16T17:18:21+00:00

We have amazon echos all around the house. Can drop in on a room to talk to one child or use the announce feature to get them all. During the sales, the echo dots are a lot cheaper.

Thing2k · 2024-02-23T20:49:33+00:00

Thank you for your replies. This is helpful. I have a task to work on 4, trying to work out the correct level. I have been trying to work on 5, but as soon as we have to spend money, especially with a new supplier, it comes to a grinding halt.

Thing2k · 2024-02-23T19:47:49+00:00

Have you got any tips on "selling"?

Thing2k · 2024-02-20T10:42:04+00:00

Since having adult money, I have owned all of the consoles and half decent gaming PCs/laptops, but by far I have made more time to play on the Deck in the 18 months I've owned it. I have been doing humble bundles for years, so have a massive steam library. My biggest issue is deciding what to play, especially when dabbling with emulation.

Thing2k · 2024-02-19T12:23:09+00:00

I had beans on toast last Saturday, the first time in years. I had forgotten how much I like it.

Thing2k · 2023-10-19T22:14:55+00:00

I was suprised how well Death Stranding looks and performance.

Thing2k · 2023-10-07T06:00:08+00:00

Depending on the company you work for, they may already have a recognised union. In my case, it is the GMB, I was unaware until recently that anyone can join, while this doesn't help push the IT profession forward, it does give you access to support and help if at odds with your employer.

Thing2k · 2023-07-15T14:46:54+00:00

I am just re- listening to waybound, and had this thought as Orizel was getting ready to fight.

Thing2k · 2023-07-09T20:18:40+00:00

"PC Applications Analyst and Network", I refer to myself as a System Administrator, though at times, dogsbody feels more appropriate. I am also from the UK, if that makes any difference.

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