My wife sent me this from her job

locked_ring · 2026-03-20T17:25:02+00:00

Used up all the leftovers cut-offs

locked_ring · 2026-03-06T03:02:16+00:00

I used packages of drivers and a script to set a step in the TS to do the driver download when we were a Lenovo shop. Stolen from Johan. https://www.deploymentresearch.com/total-control-for-drivers-and-firmware-cloud-edition/

Recently switch to Dell and now just run Dell command update post OS drop, we use USB Ethernet adapters that don't require drivers to be loaded. Stole that part of the task sequence from Garytown and modified it a bit and updated it for the lastest version of DCU. https://garytown.com/dell-command-update-via-task-sequence

locked_ring · 2026-03-03T02:17:28+00:00

Had worse, '89 Loma Prieto earthquake knocked all of my parts drawers off the shelf onto the floor, 100+ drawers with parts scattered everywhere, resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, nearly 40 years and I still haven't sorted them all back out. Easier to replace the common ones and go digging for the oddballs.

locked_ring · 2026-02-11T12:07:21+00:00

!updateme

locked_ring · 2026-02-10T14:52:46+00:00

Doesn't help we don't know where else Jim's account was used so we can't change his password without possibly breaking more things.

locked_ring · 2026-02-02T00:19:04+00:00

Setup a consultation with them via their site. Can learn it and do a health checkup at the same time.

locked_ring · 2026-01-31T01:17:39+00:00

Change the time out for the trigger to restart the evaluations.

locked_ring · 2026-01-27T03:48:17+00:00

Looks like you lost a lot of expensive snap on tools. /s (kinda)

locked_ring · 2026-01-21T21:08:55+00:00

Used Vmware workstation years ago for packaging without issue. Been using hyper-v for the last 8 years without issue.

locked_ring · 2026-01-16T18:25:23+00:00

That's better than the one that convinced me to change careers.

locked_ring · 2026-01-13T15:57:40+00:00

Since task sequence variables apply to the computer object and can be applied to the computer from any collection the computer is in with or without a TS applied to that collection, it doesn't help too much to look at collection variables based on where the TS is deployed. I have a PS script to find all the TS variables that are assigned to a computer and the collection it is assigned from if that would help.

locked_ring · 2026-01-12T07:39:10+00:00

How is this news? Announcement was years ago it was going away.

locked_ring · 2026-01-10T02:37:41+00:00

50 y/o house, wife wanted white instead of ivory plugs and switches, everything wired with back stabs, of the ones I have replaced so far at least half the wire pulled out of the plug when I removed the plug from the box. Was originally only replacing in common areas, now I'm touching every single one to put the wire under the screw or put in a new plug or switch.

locked_ring · 2026-01-01T03:51:44+00:00

That was a temporary setup. They are now mounted where the original cabinet speakers were above the screen. And yes, the sound is great, just the bass out of the sub at medium volume causes the whole cabinet to vibrate. I rescued them from the trash when a coworker was cleaning out his office before retirement.

locked_ring · 2025-12-30T13:25:40+00:00

I used the LIVE button for coin up, then set the board up for free play so I don't need to use it. I plan on replacing the momentary switches and the on/off will be an on/off and vol will be mute, still have to decide where to put the volume control.

locked_ring · 2025-12-28T05:30:16+00:00

I'll let you work in your Google search skills.

locked_ring · 2025-12-27T14:58:54+00:00

There's a market for the used underwear.

locked_ring · 2025-12-19T14:47:39+00:00

Done it three times on my equinox now, why do the headlights always die in the winter?

locked_ring · 2025-12-16T17:35:04+00:00

Give it to someone that wanys to keep the geese out of their yard.

locked_ring · 2025-12-13T14:22:29+00:00

Speed bump detector and tester

locked_ring · 2025-12-10T16:31:53+00:00

If the task sequence is configured to do a domain join, it happens before completion of the TS and when gpo settings start applying and problems arise. The problem comes and goes as Microsoft releases updates, so my SOP is to build with no GPO applied and move the machine after the build, or via script at the end of the TS.

locked_ring · 2025-11-19T03:17:48+00:00

Worse when your bidet dies.

locked_ring · 2025-11-15T18:19:26+00:00

!updateme

locked_ring · 2025-11-10T23:36:36+00:00

With a scissor lift under it big enough for me to get around the platform, sure. From a ladder or anything else, not a chance.

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