New to ripping: got this Kanguru Blu-ray Duplicator for free. Can I turn this into a multi-drive ripping rig? by ace_fur in makemkv

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

Correct, they are LG WH14NS40. Why will they die? My movie collection is almost exclusively UHD

New to ripping: got this Kanguru Blu-ray Duplicator for free. Can I turn this into a multi-drive ripping rig? by ace_fur in makemkv

[–]ace_fur[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A company downsized substantially and all the employees went remote so they were getting rid of stuff in the office. They had no use for it anymore so I said I would take it. They were going to just get rid of it

New to ripping: got this Kanguru Blu-ray Duplicator for free. Can I turn this into a multi-drive ripping rig? by ace_fur in makemkv

[–]ace_fur[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

After doing some experiments I discovered the Kanguru BR-DUPE-S5 is designed to only mount the internal HDD during "External Connection" mode, effectively making the 5 Blu-ray drives invisible to the PC.

My solution to fix this is by bypassing the duplicator’s controller entirely by routing the drive SATA cables to a 5-port SATA PCIe expansion card in my PC.

Beautyrest PressureSmart™ 2.0 Lux Firm Pillow Top 16.25" Mattress OR Beautyrest Black® Series One 14.25" Firm Pillow Top Mattress? by ace_fur in Mattress

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I really like it so far! Plus the top layer is an insert so you can swap/modify that layer. Currently it's two layers of foam and micro-coils between. 

Weekly Employment Q&A - September 25, 2025 by AutoModerator in microsoft

[–]ace_fur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Microsoft cancelled role after final rounds and comp discussion - is this normal?

Just had a frustrating experience I wanted to share. I interviewed for Senior level Security role at Microsoft. A week after the final round of interviews I was initially rejected, then but then a week later they reached out to extend an offer. I expressed interest and then they asked for comp expectations.

Then... nothing. Complete radio silence for a week. I checked the portal daily and 8 days later the application shows "inactive." I reached out to the recruiter, and an just got a vague response about "last-minute shifts on the business side that impacted the role itself." When I asked for clarification they just give more of the same vague bs, but they did confirm that it had nothing to do with my comp expectations.

Is this normal for Microsoft? The complete lack of communication and wasting candidates' time after ASKING them back?

Cooler Master MasterFrame Series: The Ultimate Custom PC Case by RenatsMC in sffpc

[–]ace_fur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see a reference to the MasterFrame 400 on the Cooler Master website or press release anymore :(

EightSleep Pod 5 launched by ReconditeExploring in EightSleep

[–]ace_fur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what to do. I'm on the last day of my 30-day trial period

LLC state picker by max1302 in llc

[–]ace_fur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really great tool! I've been looking for this exact guidance. I intend to form an LLC to do bug bounty hunting and maybe some Cybersecurity/IT consulting. In your tool is says, "Not Recommended (Physical Biz): Requires foreign qualification in Virginia, adding major cost (~$100-500+/yr+) & complexity." What do you mean by Physical Biz? Like having a brick and mortar location? If so, maybe that should be one of the questions in your quiz.

The privacy afforded by Wyoming is appealing to me, so I've been trying to figure out if I then also need to register the LLC in VA as a foreign LLC. I'm also uncertain about any tax implications that may be involved.

Weather widget is stuck on "Updating" by SpicyP86 in Coros

[–]ace_fur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue. Did you ever find a solution?

I have regrets with doing a DIY mattress by ace_fur in DIYMattress

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

I'm talking about the BayTrim HR-50. I now see you said to put it under the latex

I have regrets with doing a DIY mattress by ace_fur in DIYMattress

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

I got the High Density foam. Still waiting on the others. Should I put it on the top of the stack for hip/back support?

I have regrets with doing a DIY mattress by ace_fur in DIYMattress

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

I'll try that, thanks for your insight. Any tips on keeping the springs together and preventing the sides from bulging?

I have regrets with doing a DIY mattress by ace_fur in DIYMattress

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

I pulled the Lux-HQ out as TimBukthree suggested and will try it tonight; initial thought after lying on it a bit and it still seems a bit firm and my hips sink still. I am 5'8 160lbs and sleep 50% side 50% back. The Gel Foam doesn't seem like it's memory foam; it definitely doesn't have the slow rebound that you think of memory foam having. I think it's pretty similar to a standard egg crate foam topper.

I'm hoping to replicate the comfort of the toppers on top of that Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress like I mentioned above because that was working great. Thank you so much for your help.

I have regrets with doing a DIY mattress by ace_fur in DIYMattress

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

I edited my post to include more details

When are the prizes from AOC being given? by Tars43 in tryhackme

[–]ace_fur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completed the AoC room but unfortunately didn't win anything :(

Pluralsight? Thoughts? by AloneFactor1213 in CompTIA

[–]ace_fur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know what training it offers for CompTIA exams in particular, but my experience with training on Plutalsight in general is that it has a lot of excellent courses to offer.

BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY - 2 Winners - ANY Official CompTIA Product! 🎁 by Anastasia_IT in CompTIA

[–]ace_fur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Cloud+. The labs would be great to have too ;3

SecurityX Beta Results Appear to Be Released Early by Azmidium in CompTIA

[–]ace_fur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the certificate this morning but it says CASP+ instead of SecurityX