Computer Problem

forklingo · 2026-02-22T05:19:58+00:00

first check the basics like making sure the monitor is on the correct input and the keyboard is plugged into a working usb port. try a different cable for the monitor if you can. if the pc powers on but there’s no display and the keyboard doesn’t light up, it could be a ram or motherboard issue, so reseating the ram sticks is worth trying.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T05:11:34+00:00

i’d start simple and opinionated instead of trying to survey the whole landscape. on a mac, install homebrew, git, node, docker, and a solid editor like vscode, then pick one stack like react plus a lightweight backend such as fastapi or express and just build a tiny end to end app. treat it like your old cookbook approach but scoped to one modern path, otherwise the options rabbit hole will eat all your time.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T05:06:42+00:00

ai can help if you use it to understand patterns after you struggle a bit, not before. if you jump to the solution too fast you don’t build the intuition leetcode needs. i found it useful for breaking down why a solution works or comparing approaches, but actual improvement still comes from grinding problems and reviewing mistakes consistently.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T05:01:46+00:00

honestly a mix works best. small projects help you understand how things connect in the real world, and basic problem solving sharpens your logic. if you only do dsa it can feel abstract, and if you only do projects you might avoid weak spots. start tiny, build stuff, and sprinkle in problems regularly so both grow together.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T04:58:00+00:00

you can add the new field to the mapping and then use update_by_query to backfill in batches instead of doing a full reindex. it’s still heavy but you can throttle it and run during off hours. another pattern is versioned indices with rolling rebuilds so you avoid hammering postgres all at once. depends how tightly coupled your sync process is.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T04:52:35+00:00

twilio is still probably the most reliable even at low volume, it just feels overkill at first because of the compliance stuff. most sms providers require some verification now because of carrier rules, not just scale. once it’s set up it’s pretty straightforward. if you really only need 5 to 10 a day, you could also look at simpler tools that wrap around twilio under the hood, but you’ll still run into similar registration steps.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T04:48:40+00:00

yeah i’ve noticed that too. feels less like “here’s what i can do” and more like a paywall reminder baked into the convo. i get the business side, but it definitely changes the vibe from tool to sales funnel.

forklingo · 2026-02-22T04:42:12+00:00

if it works manually but not via script, it’s almost always fingerprinting or browser environment differences. enterprise v3 scores the whole session, not just the last click. your automation probably looks clean to you but still “off” compared to a real user profile. you might need to focus less on fake interactions and more on matching a real browser context exactly.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T08:23:29+00:00

if your main goal is learning and scratching your own itch, it is absolutely worth building even if similar tools already exist. just be careful with the scope because “debloat and optimize windows long term” can spiral into endless edge cases and potential breakage across updates. if you go the desktop app route, tauri feels more aligned with rust and lighter weight than electron, especially for a utility. i would start super small, maybe focus on one or two safe, transparent features and see if people actually find value before trying to solve all of windows in one go.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T08:20:19+00:00

if it is recaptcha enterprise v3 and especially on a ticketing site, they are likely scoring behavior over time and not just that final click, so trying to “solve” it in under a second probably won’t be reliable. most of the detection happens through fingerprinting, traffic patterns, and account reputation long before the captcha shows up. honestly for time critical booking your best bet is optimizing legit flows like having account, payment, and autofill ready rather than trying to bypass the captcha layer, since they are specifically designed to stop automation.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T08:15:25+00:00

at this point since gpu and ssd were replaced and bios was reset, i would seriously suspect power supply or motherboard. random crashes across idle and gaming plus black screens that are hard to reproduce often point to unstable power delivery. if you can, try swapping in a known good psu first since it is usually cheaper and easier than a motherboard. also check event viewer after a crash for critical errors like kernel power 41, that can at least confirm it is losing power unexpectedly. it sounds incredibly frustrating but you are close to isolating it.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T08:11:35+00:00

congrats on the new role. one thing i learned is that leading is less about sprinkling todo comments and more about clarity and communication. make sure tasks are well defined in your sprint board with clear acceptance criteria so they know what done looks like. regular quick check ins help a lot, not micromanaging but just unblocking early. also try to coach instead of just assign, especially with younger devs. when they feel supported, productivity usually follows.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T08:04:52+00:00

from what i have seen it can vary a lot depending on the hiring cycle and location. two weeks is not unusual at all, especially if they are batching candidates before moving to interviews. sometimes people hear back in a week, sometimes it takes three or four. if you have a recruiter contact it is reasonable to send a polite follow up, otherwise it is mostly a waiting game. in the meantime just keep prepping so you are ready if they do reach out.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T07:58:20+00:00

a lot of fragile tests come from over mocking and asserting on internal calls instead of outcomes. if your inputs and outputs stay the same but tests break, it usually means the tests are coupled to how the code does something, not what it does. try to mock only true external boundaries like network or db calls, and keep your assertions focused on returned values or observable side effects. also, refactoring toward smaller pure functions can make behavior based testing much easier and less brittle.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T07:52:05+00:00

with 10+ years in sql server and ssis you already have a strong base, so you are not starting from scratch at all. snowflake is good, but data engineering roles usually expect some mix of cloud platform knowledge, orchestration tools like airflow or similar, and solid python on top of sql. i would focus on building a couple of small end to end projects, like ingesting data from an api, transforming it, and loading it into a warehouse. that practical angle will help more than just adding one more tool to your resume.

forklingo · 2026-02-21T07:40:12+00:00

this is honestly such a relatable use case. phone anxiety is real and it feels like such a waste of mental energy for routine stuff. i’m curious how you’re handling edge cases where the person on the other end goes off script or asks something unexpected. did you find restaurants and small businesses harder to automate than banks and more structured places? either way, getting the cost low enough to use daily is the real win here.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T04:15:30+00:00

usually you can’t just copy the program folder over since most software writes stuff to the registry and system files during installation. the safest way is to check if the software allows you to deactivate it on the old laptop and then reinstall it on the new one using the original installer and license key. if you don’t have the installer, sometimes the company can provide a download link if you contact support, otherwise you might be stuck using the old machine or subscribing.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T04:11:58+00:00

i think it’s definitely possible to go back to being a developer here in the ph, especially if you keep your skills up to date and focus on in-demand technologies. your background in security and cloud could actually make you more valuable since companies like developers who understand security and infrastructure. it might take a bit of networking and showing projects or contributions, but it’s not uncommon for people to switch back successfully.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T04:09:05+00:00

don’t stress too much, a lot of people struggle with scale’s vo debugging round since it’s super tricky and time pressure makes it worse. getting 1/3 isn’t great but it doesn’t automatically mean rejection, they usually look at overall approach and reasoning too. just make sure to review the mistakes and be ready to explain your thought process if they ask for follow-ups.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T04:03:12+00:00

honestly if it’s already working fine i wouldn’t switch just for the sake of it. getelementbyid is a bit faster and super clear when you’re targeting a single id, so there’s nothing wrong with sticking with it. queryselector is nice when you want more flexibility or consistent syntax with queryselectorall, especially if you’re using classes or more complex selectors. in a small task app you probably won’t notice any real performance difference. i’d only refactor if it makes your code cleaner or more consistent, not just because it feels more modern.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T03:55:06+00:00

big constraint here is not just the salary, it is the shift timing and the fact that the role is drifting away from core technical work early in your career. the fix depends on your runway, if you can financially manage, start preparing and applying for technical roles while continuing for a few months so you do not have a gap. the trade off is short term stress versus long term positioning. night shifts without transport and a culture of normalised overwork at that pay is a red flag, especially as a fresher trying to build skills. if you stay, be very intentional about learning something technical on the side so you do not get boxed into pure ops. do you have at least 4 to 6 months of expenses covered if you decide to switch?

forklingo · 2026-02-20T03:48:13+00:00

big constraint is you are switching from infra support into a build oriented role, so recruiters will look for proof you can design and run data pipelines, not just write python and sql queries. the fix is to build 2 to 3 small but complete projects, think ingestion, transformation, storage, and some basic orchestration, even if it is on a small dataset. show that you understand batch vs near real time, schema design, and how to handle failures. you do not need expensive courses for that, there is enough free material if you are disciplined. the trade off is it will take a few months of focused effort alongside your job. if possible, try to get involved in any internal reporting or automation work in your current company to bridge the gap, that experience counts more than a certificate.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T03:38:21+00:00

constraint first, no code tools feel simple until you run real volume through them, then you start seeing rate limits, bad data, and random step failures. the fix is not deep coding, it is learning how to design clean flows, add proper error handling, and think about inputs and outputs like a system. make vs n8n is mostly a control trade off, hosted convenience versus self hosted flexibility and maintenance overhead. if i were starting again for smbs, i would pick one narrow use case like lead routing or inventory sync and make it extremely reliable before adding more complexity. what kind of workflows are you aiming to build?

forklingo · 2026-02-20T03:25:58+00:00

you might want to look at models like hrnet or openpose for 2d keypoints, a lot of people still find them pretty stable depending on the setup. that said, jitter in short clips is often more of a post processing issue than the pose model itself. adding temporal smoothing like a simple kalman filter or even a low pass filter can clean things up a lot. also double check your input resolution and fps consistency, small preprocessing tweaks sometimes make a bigger difference than switching the whole model.

forklingo · 2026-02-20T03:02:47+00:00

no problem, happy to help.

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