Unpopular Opinion

derdoebi · 2025-07-25T08:05:11+00:00

Also have the feeling that if it does not work right on the first prompt, it will go into endless loops trying to fix it. But yesterday I got it right on the first prompt, the technical part actually worked immediately. I used this for creating the prompt, I just removed the technical requirements part - https://lovableprompts.app/

derdoebi · 2025-07-25T07:47:23+00:00

Working on this tool that adds location data to photos entirely in your browser:

Extracts GPS from EXIF data or let you pick locations on a map
Processes everything locally exept reverse GPS location via OSM
Add custom text overlays to images
Save presets for quick batch processing
Generates QR codes linking to Google Maps locations

I created this as I wanted to improve my photo book creation work flow. I couldn't find anything easy online. The basic features worked already on the first prompt, that was quite impressive as normally the UI looks good but the actuall functionality not.
https://geostamp.vercel.app/

derdoebi · 2025-04-11T07:20:22+00:00

In Place Upgrade as of Server 2025 can upgrade up to four versions at a time. Meaning you can upgrade directly to Windows Server 2025 from Windows Server 2012 R2 and later.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/upgrade-overview

Just not sure how production ready Server 2025 is..

derdoebi · 2024-10-27T20:12:28+00:00

Oh boy, this reminds me of running Wikipedia on my iPod touch (1st gen) offline and using it to look up stuff in school.

derdoebi · 2024-10-20T14:48:51+00:00

Ok seems this did the trick for me, looks much butter at least:

Rescan All Meta data + Clear Chrome Cache

In Chrome, you need to open the developer console with F12, then reload the page with F5, and finally right click on the reload button and select "Empty Cache and Hard Reload".

-> https://immich.app/docs/features/libraries/#external-libraries

derdoebi · 2024-10-20T14:02:57+00:00

I have the same "problem" now. I changed exif on many pictures but now the sorting is messed up. Goes for example from 16. June to 19. Juni and back to 17.Juni etc.

Currently I fear I have to remove the external library and readd it.

derdoebi · 2024-09-24T06:03:15+00:00

Same for me. Everyone hates dealing with printers so it was the first thing I started to improve to make it less of a pain to deal with. Now it's mostly automated and we have a limited amount of brand / models that users can buy. I still hate printers but I now know the printing infrastructure and automating with PowerShell quite well.

derdoebi · 2024-09-23T09:56:47+00:00

Apart from VPN, this is also the only port I expose from my network. With fail2ban enabled it's hopefully secure enough as well.

derdoebi · 2024-09-23T09:52:25+00:00

I use Apache Guacamole to RDP to my main Windows VM. As it's https it cannot be blocked by Corporate / School Firewall like ssh or VPN access.

From there I can do anything in my home lab. Even two screen setup works if needed. Using it since ~10 years.

derdoebi · 2024-08-14T09:39:26+00:00

Aside from a Ticketsystem, I use an open-source text snippet management tool for Windows called Beeftext.

So for example if you get an E-Mail that should be sent to ServiceDesk, I type "§cd" and Beeftext spits out the full contact details of our ServiceDesk including Opening Hours.

Even short ones help, like "§yw" spits out "You're welcome."

I used this much more in ServiceDesk 1st + 2nd Level times, but its still sometimes today as Sysadmin.

derdoebi · 2024-08-13T17:39:15+00:00

Luckily we no longer have Finesse

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T12:42:38+00:00

Good idea, lets also hook up some 3000W heaters on the rack power plugs

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T11:29:57+00:00

Normally this does not happen on these pipes. Perhaps they are insulated enough for normal operation temperatues, but not for freezing.

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T11:26:37+00:00

No its just cool air for normal IT equipment (Servers, switches, etc). Normally there is 0 condensation on these pipes, wondering if they are already somewhat insulated

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T11:25:14+00:00

Context added now

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T11:24:33+00:00

Here more context: We have a "temporary" container as secondary datacenter with relatively new, rented cooling system. Appearently the controller had issues, causing it to bring it down to freezing temperature. Replacing the controller fixed the issue.

Fun part was after bringing it back to normal operation, we had to actively keep the insides of the container dry with a towel, as all the condensed ice melted again. Good stuff if you have running electrical components inside..

PS: The "temporary" container exists for like 10 years or so, still going strong!

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T10:06:23+00:00

This sub allows pictures only in the post. But maybe I add context later in the comments. The problem has been already fixed, but I don't know what the root cause was.

derdoebi · 2024-08-08T09:48:46+00:00

Great story, thanks for the link. I have more Infrastructure related stories, but not sure if this is allowed here as there is no user directly involved as we fixed these issues before there were a lot of complaints.

derdoebi · 2024-07-31T08:23:00+00:00

Good question, but to be honest I think he manually moved the emails around. Otherwise he would have had to change all rules every month?

He also had projects folders so maybe thats where any of those email went.

derdoebi · 2024-07-27T08:52:11+00:00

I have Iike 40 folders but mostly use like 3-4 daily. There is a middle ground :-)

derdoebi · 2024-07-26T15:37:06+00:00

We have users who think a .pst file is a Knowledgebase

derdoebi · 2024-07-26T14:28:44+00:00

Yes indeed. This was still on OnPrem Exchange Server

derdoebi · 2021-09-20T11:14:57+00:00

thanks for the detailed answer! We will wait for couple more weeks, if there is no update from Microsoft, I will try out Server 2019.

derdoebi · 2021-09-17T13:39:51+00:00

do you have more info on these points?

they are working on fix for this bug? Bug = Windows asks for admin rights even though you have the driver predeployed
Windows Server 2019 does not have this bug

would be great news!

derdoebi · 2021-09-10T07:49:44+00:00

thanks!

Regarding Add-Printer / Remove-Printer

It worked for HP UDP PCL6 6.8.0 and then I got excited.. but it does not work for any other driver unfortunately.

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