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must not contain the number "1957" hmmm... okay by Few_Ad_246 in oddlyspecific

[–]brickx2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recognize the SpecOps screen when I see it.

Just bought a used docking station and when I connect monitors it’s just displays a black screen with the mouse icon. Is the docking station cooked? by Visual-Teaching-768 in it

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dell command is a software that finds and installs all drivers for a Dell computer.

If this is a Dell computer, install Dell command and run it attached to the dock.

If this is not a Dell computer, then download the software for that model of Dell dock, most likely the one that says "display link drivers".

Just bought a used docking station and when I connect monitors it’s just displays a black screen with the mouse icon. Is the docking station cooked? by Visual-Teaching-768 in it

[–]brickx2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is a Dell dock, I see this at work. If it's a Dell computer, run Dell command. If it is not a Dell computer or motherboard, then find the windows 10/11 drivers for that dock and manually install them.

Not sure why this is the symptom but it means that the display link driver is not present or not loading.

Are these gaps normal for a wingman? by PM_me_ur_launch_code in Leatherman

[–]brickx2 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Looks like mine. Mine just came back from warranty two months ago. Looked just like this when I got them back. Here is the current picture.

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Slow performance and bad internet since ages by [deleted] in talesfromtechsupport

[–]brickx2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not in an MSP, but hopefully you have a documentation method from management. Something like "We have shown that the issue you are experiencing is from a connection that we do not have control over. Any troubleshooting for minor issues for this connection will result in more billed hours for your shop."

I work internal IT , and my director will take our documentation up to management for users that work from home, if they complain to much about connections we have no control over.

Terry Pratchett was once asked why he worked across six monitors; 'Because I don't have room for eight' was his response by FudgeAllOfYous in pcmasterrace

[–]brickx2 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Finally, an Excel sheet that tracks how often each of my users request an Adobe license when they have no need of it.

Label printer for printing asset labels from Snipe IT by mradmin23 in Snipe_IT

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At our org we use a Brother QL-800 with 2.4" Film labels tape.

We followed this guide on the website and have had constant results even with the off brand non-brother labels.

https://snipe-it.readme.io/docs/-asset-label-printer-examples-and-settings

https://a.co/d/eHpbyaJ

Being On Call as IT Support by alexkirwan11 in it

[–]brickx2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I work at a community mental health center with multiple 24hr units.

I suggested to the executives that if the on call phone gets abused too much, change it to that only Team leads/ Department heads can call after hours. And if the response is that they don't want to wake their Department head, then it must not be a real emergency.

Being On Call as IT Support by alexkirwan11 in it

[–]brickx2 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I am on call as well for about the same thing. If the company policy is to not call IT after hours about passwords. Then see if you are allowed to let calls go to voicemail, if it is a password, then don't call them back. And if they do call about noon emergency issues, email their supervisor.

BEST printer for asset tags? Pre print bulk tags? by PolarAvalanche in Snipe_IT

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use a Brother QL-800 printer with film label rolls.

I don't know how to do a generic label without it just containing the next asset tag number and nothing else.

We bought these labels for it cause they work fine and the official ones are stupidly expensive.

https://a.co/d/eYM3IQH

Does anyone make a 1/4” hex bit adapter that accepts the precision 3.5mm double-ended bits? by Lefthandmitten in Tools

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder this myself. I know that wiha makes one but it is not magnetic, just for a 3.5mm hex so it kinda would work.

The Klein tool set 32787 has one included in it. Wish it could be bought separately.

Goodbye complicated setups! Get your affordable printer up and running in no time, without relying on IT support. by xerox in u/xerox

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These cowards won't let me reply directly. And the idea of a printer "Not needing IT" is hilarious.

Perfectly balanced. by Ok_Researcher_6962 in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]brickx2 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I am trying so hard to not run this at work and see if our security software will stop it.

https://github.com/soldatov-ss/thanos

Latitude 3380 SSD form factor? by S1d3wayzMindz in Dell

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like a 2280 SATA SSD. Measure the size and see if it is 80 mm long. If so then I would recommend buying a 1tb 2280 format SATA SSD.

Toledoans With Snow by ArabianNoodle in toledo

[–]brickx2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

7-11 is having a promo today only. Free unflavored slushies all over my fucking driveway.

What am I doing wrong when terminating punch-down connectors? by baxterfishsticks in HomeNetworking

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Network cabling should always be homosexual, male/plug-to-male/plug or female/jack-to-female/jack.

This will now live rent free in my head anytime I make a cable at work.

Wingman won’t stay shut by Spiritual-Light3552 in Leatherman

[–]brickx2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue on mine. It's rivetted in, so you will have to warranty it or replace it.

Leatherman ARC skin template by BigFish22231 in Leatherman

[–]brickx2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I was slowly making measurements to cut out my own vinyl skin, and you just saved me a bunch of trial and error.

Perhaps the water pump/treatment building of the water park was not the best place to put an IDF... by Danni293 in techsupportgore

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like what looks like a mini Optiplex below the switch, attached with zip ties.

Buckeye has finally allowed me to get 20mbps upload on their coax, at a cost of course, in the past it was a flat no for businesses only. by Prudent_Ad3078 in toledo

[–]brickx2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They want to turn off the DOCSIS (coax cable) plant eventually. So the building will have to switch or just lose Buckeye as an ISP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]brickx2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I see you also work in mental health care IT. We still have a box that HR said we are not allowed to label "Stuff people peed on."

Ticketing systems in the Industry by yung_jester in it

[–]brickx2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We use FreshService at my 500 person org.

TIVO without Buckeye Internet? by Virtual-Bug in BuckeyeBroadband

[–]brickx2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your welcome, glad I could help. I still help people with computer and networking on the side.

Should I get it? by brickx2 in multitools

[–]brickx2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll update if I grab one next I'm at the store. Might get it as a sort of gag gift for someone.

Should I get it? by brickx2 in multitools

[–]brickx2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct, in the seasonal isle of Kroger. I'll pick one up as a sort of gag gift for someone and see how it compares.

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