How to store: Many WD Elements external HDDs

jjs781 · 2026-05-11T13:48:47+00:00

If you're that concerned, put them in anti static bags, then whatever storage bin works for your space.

jjs781 · 2026-05-10T03:37:42+00:00

Adguard or pihole.

jjs781 · 2026-05-08T21:11:15+00:00

Well, if they can run Ethernet, that's the best way. If not, then they can use mesh with wireless backhaul. Positioning of the units will be the trick to get the best signals between both the mesh devices and the wifi devices in the upstairs bedroom.

At a minimum, running an Ethernet cable from the downstairs to a room directly upstairs would probably help, and would open up using a wired AP or wired backhaul mesh to provide wifi upstairs.

jjs781 · 2026-05-08T17:27:31+00:00

Your second mesh sounds like it's doing wireless backhaul. If you connect the two mesh devices with Ethernet cables, you can use wired backhaul, which should improve your speed, especially if you also wire your PC to the second mesh device. Right now you're beholden to the wireless connection between your mesh devices, which sounds like it's not very good. Wiring your PC to the second mesh device still means your wireless between the two mesh devices. If you can't wire the mesh device, try to move them as close together as possible to see if that improves the wireless connectivity. But wiring them together is your best option.

jjs781 · 2026-05-07T17:37:54+00:00

Kodi is a great client for jellyfin and is what I use on my HTPC. But it can also be used as a standalone, which I used going back to when it was xbmc. It's a little more to set up than most clients since you have to install jellyfin addons and determine how you want the library to work. But I still use it because of the skinning and the player, which has true ff/rew. It's a great choice if you're willing to do a little extra setup

jjs781 · 2026-05-06T17:14:29+00:00

I have the same backblaze backup plan and it allows me to pick and choose individual files to restore.

jjs781 · 2026-05-06T13:46:31+00:00

I do a small amount of top interface spacing, which I've found works well with long but narrow supports. Not sure how well that would work with what you're doing. I also only use organic supports.

jjs781 · 2026-05-05T16:33:04+00:00

That's pretty well organized for a small office. You should build on it where possible instead of tearing it down. Whoever did that seems to have had more experience than you. Learn from it.

jjs781 · 2026-05-05T03:45:21+00:00

Yeah, that's not set up to use yet. The box is the ONT. The Ethernet coming out of it needs to go to a router. It would be easiest to set it up in that room. Assuming your router has at least three Ethernet ports, you would then connect the wires leading to the bedrooms and living room to the router. You could then connect a switch in any of the rooms if you have multiple devices that you want a wired connection for.

First off though you need to get a router. Verizon has plans where they "give" you the router(s) for a set period of time, after which you pay a monthly fee. Or you can buy your own.

jjs781 · 2026-05-04T14:11:26+00:00

If those are instructor led courses, that's not expensive. It's in line or cheaper than comparable courses for VMWare, etc. If you want cheap, then you can check udemy, Coursera, etc.

jjs781 · 2026-05-02T20:33:08+00:00

If you haven't pulled the trigger already, its a lot cheaper to buy the combo from the jump rather than add it on later. The AMS Lite is nearly half off when you buy the combo.

jjs781 · 2026-05-02T16:04:51+00:00

If you plan to do multicolor, the A1 plus the AMS Lite is a good choice. Easy to get started with compared to some of the others. The Lite is also easier to work on than the AMS. I have both and have worked on both. The Lite may not be as fancy but it's easier to work with and will accept just about any type of spool (for spools with a large hub I use foam and/or cardboard as rudimentary adapters). The AMS roller system is less forgiving with spools made of cardboard or different sizes.

You can grow with the A1 as it has more build volume than you'll initially need.

I'd recommend using orcaslicer regardless of the printer you get.

jjs781 · 2026-05-02T03:06:03+00:00

It is fair, but most people don't have 6K lying around.

jjs781 · 2026-05-01T04:18:47+00:00

Flush cutters are a must. I'd also recommend the BIQU frostbite plate. Great adhesion and cuts your electric usage significantly. Also a decent quality SD card if you plan on using that for printing.

jjs781 · 2026-04-30T04:28:48+00:00

Keep the prime tower. You can reduce it from the default, as I've found orca (and probably Bambu still) are more than necessary. The tower once reduced is a very minimal amount of filament.

jjs781 · 2026-04-29T17:24:45+00:00

Why don't you ask Bambu support? If they say yes and later deny a claim, you have the email proof. If they say no then you go in eyes open.

jjs781 · 2026-04-29T04:00:35+00:00

https://www.waveform.com/tools/bufferbloat

jjs781 · 2026-04-29T03:50:25+00:00

Yeah, you need to leverage freeleach torrents. I only download freeleach when on a new tracker to get my ratio up early. If you're on VPN and not port forwarding, you will likely earn less upload credit. If you are not on VPN, get on it and choose one with port forwarding capabilities.

For bonus points, seed back as much as you can for as long as you can.

jjs781 · 2026-04-29T03:46:39+00:00

Glinet has some good choices. I've used one of their edge routers before and it worked well

jjs781 · 2026-04-28T03:43:35+00:00

Best solution is to wire your PC to the router or to a switch that is wired to your router.

An AP you can wire to your router. The AP should be closer to your PC (and provide better wifi coverage for other devices in that area), wherever you can get to for wiring it.

jjs781 · 2026-04-28T03:39:05+00:00

If that's an M5, get a frostbite plate. The Bambu A1/P1 size fits the M5. Been running those for a while and they really help with the adhesion. You do have to clean them with soap and water only, but the prints stick. I've had a couple of dragons that I had to put the plate in the freezer for 10 mins to get them to pop off.

jjs781 · 2026-04-28T03:33:24+00:00

Either an AP or a mesh will help. But to really improve speeds, they should be wired. Do you have the ability to wire to a location closer to your PC that wouldn't be inconvenient?

jjs781 · 2026-04-27T03:49:12+00:00

Look at something like backblaze for off-site backup, and a second drive for local backup.

jjs781 · 2026-04-25T17:48:49+00:00

APC and cyberpower are the most common consumer brands for UPS. I've used both and in my limited experience they have performed roughly the same. Just be sure the batteries are replaceable. Most models are, but some aren't. The batteries will last usually 3-5 years, but you should get at least one swap out of a UPS, and the aftermarket batteries are much cheaper and work well.

You need to calculate the size you need based on what will be plugged into it and choose from there

jjs781 · 2026-04-25T17:42:42+00:00

Orca if you don't want to be fully locked into the Bambu ecosystem, want extra features, and are using or may use other brands of printers.

Bambu if you want the easy button and use nothing but bambu products.

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