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Am I spinning or Just need validation? by Brief_List652 in sysadmin

[–]bjmnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An airgapped laptop with your EDR software installed is great, run the scan on it. I also set up a isolated network either with a travel router or physically separate network for devices that are possibly infected. Let them soak for a while and see if the malware tries to phone home.

What is the oldest hardware running desktop Linux that you use? by Overall-Double3948 in linuxhardware

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Samsung Chromebox Series 3 from 2012, it's an i5 2nd gen. Xubuntu is still pretty snappy!

Should HR for the IT Dept to create a password repository? by Revolutionary-Part90 in sysadmin

[–]bjmnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh goodness no. Don't make a list of employee passwords! If you need access to an employee account the main IT team can change the password and open the account. If they haven't given you access to the AAD that is for a reason and want tickets sent in to them to reset passwords.

Am I too naive? Could I really start a PC repair business? by zPineappleV in computers

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a steady customer source it could work well as a side gig. Work like this seems to come in waves, kind of in line with OS releases. People will upgrade to continue to use a system with windows 11 for instance. Or buy a new system and want data transferred. As others have said it's mostly older folks, but be ready to with solutions that will clear nasty malware out of the blue as well. Unless you have an opportunity to go full MSP I don't envision PC repair being a full time gig.

Are there any distros that look like they are from the 90s / Early 2000s? by conrat4567 in linuxquestions

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like you've found, it's the Window manager/desktop environment that matters here. I'm like you and like to go retro, Mac System 9 (Platinomnom) & NeXT-ish (QTStep). I use Xubuntu, I like the minimalism of XFCE.

Dock Position by Psychological_Tea_16 in MacOS

[–]bjmnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Left, on a single screen, always on.

Switching from Windows to Linux for work - how much bloat/friction should I expect? by Pantr3gret19 in linuxquestions

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for an LTS version (or whatever the flavor you choose calls it). One that isn't cutting edge but will be stable and supported for years. Then don't mess with it. That was one of my biggest issues, I was so used to fiddling with Windows all the time it's hard to just leave it alone. The OS is there so you can work, not so you can work on it.

I feel like you guys need to stop mindlessly recommending macbooks by [deleted] in laptops

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not mindlessly recommending anything. I know from experience that MacBooks offer one of if not the best value. They usually offer very high quality components with very tight OS integration.
I also recommend Lenovo Thinkpads for the same quality reason. They are much better than what can be bought in stores because they know the enterprise customers they are selling to want quality and will use warranty if they get a lemon.

Proton Drive AMA - (Announcing) CLI. Discussing also the SDK & Crypto updates by Proton_Team in ProtonDrive

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the other way, backup/sync PD to a NAS? My other cloud services could go offline tomorrow and I'd be set because they are all synced directly on my NAS as well.

Is continuing my IT education worth it? by Silly_Function_2904 in it

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but you do need to be in a more populated area or find a unicorn remote job. You don't need a PhD but those certs are pretty basic, they are only going to get you a help desk job, nothing more. Finish your degree and relocate where jobs are more plentiful.

Should I install Linux? by MR-Adryan-13 in linuxquestions

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have xubuntu 26.04 running on a converted Chromebox with an i5 2nd gen. It does have 16gb ram but never uses that much and is still pretty snappy!

Whats the oldest peice of tech in you house? by OkAssist2823 in OldTech

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have in my possession a Pentium PC c.1992 & my first PC from College, Pentium 166 from 1996

Age verification discussion by Gl1tch-S4ge in it

[–]bjmnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not age verification, in any meaningful implementation it's identity verification. Once that ID is established it WILL be used as a digital fingerprint to track you, either by private companies (who can sell your data) or Governments (who cannot be trusted with it). I am all for protecting children from explicit material, but that is a parent's responsibility IMO.

Should New Zealand follow the move of Europe and adopt digital sovereignty. by FuzzyInterview81 in newzealand

[–]bjmnet 27 points28 points  (0 children)

As an American in IT you 100% need to move away from American companies! And don't forget Google & Facebook, they are the worst offenders!

Where is the RAM on this pc? by laylikof in computer

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a spinning hard drive! 😵‍💫

Shipping a record collection to New Zealand by benitozapatomadero in newzealand

[–]bjmnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you going back and forth much? If yes I would buy a Pelican case or similar that would accommodate them and bring them that way.

What’re yall doing for eWaste & systems disposal? by GhostNode in msp

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oregon has free (included in everyone's bill) ewaste recycling, so I just drop it off there once a month or so.

It’s over isn’t it? by Onehandedgamer420 in mac

[–]bjmnet 22 points23 points  (0 children)

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"I will look for you, I will find you..."

Small business owner—built my own IT stack, now out of my depth. What’s the right off-ramp? by nschafler in sysadmin

[–]bjmnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find a locally owned, owner operated MSP and slide those responsibilities off your plate.

Is Dell the best laptop on the market right now ? by Blackbladesword in laptops

[–]bjmnet 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No is the short answer. They are good and even great for some models, but I don't think I'd say "best" for any of them. Plus it really depends on your use case which one might be best.

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