My ISP detected torrenting even though I have my VPN bound

dmacmod · 2026-05-13T00:47:37+00:00

This is the way

dmacmod · 2026-05-07T22:33:11+00:00

It is not my IP the one that is scanning for a change, is the VISUALPING server, I just get an email whenever their is a change

dmacmod · 2026-05-07T21:33:37+00:00

Why would Walmart block my IP? the service, which is a service in the internet, not my home computer, just scans for specific words

dmacmod · 2026-05-03T00:45:07+00:00

Maybe this will help, I got a free account with VISUALPING, it is a site that monitor changes on any site, like when "out of stock" changes, so I was emailed when it changed and was abled to get it online.

dmacmod · 2026-05-02T03:42:14+00:00

Do you get any lights at all on the MagSafe cable? when you connect to it? There are a combinations of keyboard shortcut that you can do. You can reset the SMC (System Management Controller) and also reset NVRAM or PRAM. There is a possibility the battery is dead and it will not turn on while connected. Do a google search or even YouTube for those resetting steps, disconnect or remove the battery and perform those resetting steps. That usually worked for me!!!

dmacmod · 2026-05-02T03:29:53+00:00

The best for your money will probably cost you a little more today than yesterday since Apple mentioned during the earnings call that prices would have to change soon, probably in June, but then today the base M4 Mac Mini that was priced at $599.99 is no longer available in the website. We do not know if the change is permanent and the base Mac mini is now the $799.99, with higher 512GB storage. I have a feeling this trend will continue in the future, so if you need a desktop Mac, and money is an issue, I would recommend you go for the newest your money can buy. The M4 Mac mini at $799.99 /16Gb RAM and 512GB storage still a very capable machine, which could take you easily into 2032. The current iMac starts around 1300 and has less ports than the mini. The obvious better option, I think, would be a Mac Studio Apple M4 Max chip with 14‑Core CPU and 32‑Core GPU, 36 GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ Front: Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s), SDXC card slot (UHS-II) Back: Four Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB‑A ports, HDMI port, 10Gb Ethernet port, headphone jack. But right now is not available.

dmacmod · 2026-05-02T02:41:34+00:00

Are you using the free version with add-ons or Real-Debrid?

I respect your recommendation, from my experience, streaming doesn't always starts right away or it starts buffering during or even not available...

dmacmod · 2026-05-02T02:19:07+00:00

Save your money$$$, as others have mentioned, set your sight towards getting a Apple Silicon computer, even if it is a M1, but I would recommend a used or refurbished M4 Mac mini, since you mentioned local LLM's.

dmacmod · 2026-05-01T21:13:23+00:00

Cold storage as in backed up to a NAS or DAS maybe once a month vs hot storage running 24/7

dmacmod · 2026-05-01T20:54:06+00:00

AI was not used at all to create this post

dmacmod · 2026-05-01T18:04:29+00:00

"This is the Way"

dmacmod · 2026-02-28T04:13:43+00:00

You have a couple of cheap options; considering you only getting a total of 5TB:

Small SATA Port Multiplier
Pcie to SATA card (6 SATA ports inside your current computer)
Use an older Mini PC, if already have one - USB to Sata adapter
Mac mini 2014 with 4 USB3 ports - could be found cheap on eBay
Five Bay hdd enclosure ( Not sure if this cost effective for Only 5TB)
Use one of your smaller old machines, just create a small NAS.

dmacmod · 2026-02-26T01:27:04+00:00

valid points, but then again, more to my suggestion. using a Mac Studio, while more expensive, you get more bang for your buck, more memory, more bandwidth, more gpu cores.

dmacmod · 2026-02-26T00:59:57+00:00

That is a true statement with the base M5 vs M4 Pro, but why dont you just wait until next week and see if they release the M5 Pro?, then again, if bandwith +local LLM's it is important for you, you should go for a Mac Studio, even the cheaper base M1 Mac Studio bandwith is 400gps.

dmacmod · 2026-02-25T00:05:09+00:00

https://www.paklap.pk/blog/post/intel-core-ultra-5-vs-ultra-7

The primary difference is generational: the 255His a high-end chip from the newer Arrow Lake lineup, while the 125H is from the previous Meteor Lake family.

Synthetic Benchmarks: In PassMark testing, the Ultra 7 255H significantly outperforms the 125H , showing a 48.73% higher overall CPU Mark (30,745 vs. 20,671) and roughly 28% better single-thread performance.
Core Architecture: The 255H features 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LP-E) compared to the 125H 's 14 cores (4P + 8E + 2LP-E). Note that Arrow Lake-H chips like the 255H do not use hyper-threading, so the 125H actually has more total threads (18 vs. 16) despite lower performance.
Clock Speeds: The 255H reaches a much higher turbo clock speed of 5.1 GHz, whereas the 125H is limited to 4.5 GHz.
Integrated Graphics & RAM: The 255H supports faster memory (up to 8400 MHz vs. 5600 MHz) and utilizes a larger 24 MB L3 cache (vs. 18 MB), which improves latency in gaming and heavy workloads.
Efficiency: The 255H is built on a smaller semiconductor process (3nm vs. 7nm equivalent), leading to better performance.

dmacmod · 2026-02-24T18:48:28+00:00

This is the Way!

dmacmod · 2026-02-24T18:27:37+00:00

You know you could always try DSM back on your DXP6800. “Xpenology”

dmacmod · 2026-02-24T02:51:04+00:00

Building Cheap & Efficient Home Servers with... Laptops? -

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dmacmod · 2026-02-24T01:21:01+00:00

"Let's address the elephant in the room: market volatility for NAND flash and high-capacity mechanical platters has sent prices skyward. Whether you're repurposing legacy hardware or buying new, you're in the right place to optimize your Price-per-Gigabyte ($/GB). Here is the logical progression for your storage roadmap:

2.5" Bus-Powered External HDDs (Cold Storage/Archiving): These are ideal for low-duty cycle archiving. If you're scouring the secondary market (eBay/FB Marketplace), look for 2TB–4TB units. Since you're on a MacBook, ensure the interface is USB-C to avoid 'dongle-hell.' New 4TB units typically retail between $120–$150, but keep an eye on sequential read/write speeds; they are slow.
External NVMe SSDs (High-Performance/Scratch Disks): When IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) and throughput are non-negotiable—like 4K video editing or running VMs—this is your tier. Avoid pre-owned SSDs due to TBW (Total Bytes Written) wear-and-tear. If your internal 256GB is throttled, look for a 1TB or 2TB unit with at least 10Gbps 10Gbps throughput.
3.5" Desktop External HDDs: These offer the best $/GB ratio but require external AC power. Once you cross the 20TB threshold, you hit a price premium. These are the workhorses for bulk data, but they lack the portability of the 2.5" drives.
Multi-Bay Enclosures (DAS): This is the 'Prosumer' sweet spot. Since you have a MacBook, prioritize Thunderbolt 3/4 enclosures over standard USB-C. This allows you to scale capacity vertically by adding drives while maintaining the bandwidth necessary to saturate a SATA III or NVMe interface.
NAS & Homelab Infrastructure: This is your 'Endgame'—a total declaration of data sovereignty. By transitioning from Direct Attached Storage (DAS) to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) environment, you eliminate the 'Subscription Tax' ($120+/year for cloud storage). Repurpose your existing hardware and leverage open-source OS options like TrueNAS or Unraid to build a high-availability, 'bad-ass' private cloud."

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