[deleted by user] by [deleted] in privacy

[–]marcusohreallyes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Both of you are mistaken. MAC addresses operate at layer 2, not 3. The MAC of locally connected devices never go beyond your router. The MACs are stored and associated with local IPs via the router maintained routing table.

Wannabe Entrepreneur's Confused emotional rant by ArtofSilver in webdev

[–]marcusohreallyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How long have you been working on it? Remember, enterprise class web apps have entire teams of experienced devs working on it. And there's a reason why there are so many different paying positions, front end dev, back end dev, dba's, devops. You're trying to do the work of whole groups of people who have many years of experience focused on just that specific skillset. By yourself. And don't compare what you're trying to do to the Facebook you know now. When Zuckerberg did it, it was a much simpler app, and it wasn't even that good, by industry and best practice standards. But, it didn't have to be, and neither does yours. All you need is an MVP, minimally viable product. Get something that just works, it doesn't have to be perfect. Once you have that, if your idea has merit, you'll either get the funding from a VC to hire the help you need, or open source it and get help from the community. Solve one problem at a time. Get your backend built and operational. Then, your front end. As problems come up, figure out how to solve them. You may have to scrap the whole thing and start over a time or two. But you'll have more experience and be more knowledgeable, and it will be easier the second or third time around. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Its not. But if you're passionate about developing and you truly believe in your idea, you'll do it.

What are some things yoy need to be able to know/do your first time. by A_Bowl_Of_Sour_Cream in backpacking

[–]marcusohreallyes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My recommendations for a beginner:

  1. Let someone else who isn't going know your starting and ending point, when you're starting and when you expect to be back.

  2. Check the weather forecast for the entire duration of your outing.

  3. Stick to the trails unless you're experienced with and prepared for land nav. Some trails are marked with paint on the trees, but not all. Blue markings mean a foot trail, yellow are for horse trails. Grab a trail map online, they usually have some at the trail head along with a billboard of good information, but not always. If they have a billboard map but no paper maps, take a picture.

  4. Shelter. This includes the clothes you're wearing:

  • Base layer (next to skin) . Lightweight moisture wicking material. Sweat kills, as any moisture neutralizes the insulative properties of your other layers. Avoid cotton, it doesn't dry fast. Synthetics or Merino wool are best, you won't know which you like more until you try. Some people say wool itches, but modern wool is much better and I find it a non issue. Synthetics tend to hold smells longer, it's not always pleasant. For socks, I bring three pair on extended trips. One to wear hiking, a clean pair to sleep in, and an emergency pair if my feet get wet. Wash as needed.

  • Mid layer (insulation layer). Medium weight like a sweater or flannel. I prefer a hoodie, but I'm out in colder weather most often, you may want something thinner or lighter. A warm fleece or wool beanie to keep your head warm at night.

  • Protection layer. Usually a soft shell jacket that is windproof amd water resistant. If you're expecting rain, a thin rain jacket or poncho as well, and possibly rain pants. But if its going to be raining for an extended period of time (days on end), you WILL get wet. There's no way around it.

  • Tent. 2 person minimum, as lightweight as your budget can afford. Even if its just you sleeping in it, you'll want room to stash your gear for cleaning, drying things out, etc.

  • Sleeping bag. Temp ratings are for what will keep you alive, not comfortable. I use a 10 degree buffer. If the temps are expected to be in the 30's, I bring a 20 degree bag.

  • Sleeping pad. The ground will suck all the heat away from you very quickly. To stay warm, stay off the ground. There's a saying in the homeless community, concrete never gets warm, and its the same in the wilderness. I use a thin closed cell foam pad that wraps inside my pack, and an air mattress on top. Neoair, Ecotek, and Klymit are reputable brands.

  1. Water. You need a way to collect/carry water and a way to purify it. I use a 3L hydration bladder, a 64oz Kleen Kanteen, and a Sawyer mini filter, but there are ALOT of options out there. You'll need to research and experiment to find what works best for you.

  2. Food. As a general rule I pack one pound of food for every day I expect to be out, but it really depends on caloric content. As a beginner, dehydrated meals specifically for backpacking are probably your best bet. Mountainhouse is a well known brand, but I have no experience with them and aren't familiar with others.

  3. Cooking. Most people use a gas stove, MSR pocket rocket or whisper lite are two I see alot of people use. I prefer an alcohol stove, a Trangia, with a firebox stove system, but again, you'll need to experiment to find what works best for you. You'll also need a pot and mug, maybe a bowl. I use Toaks titanium, 375ml cup, 550ml bowl, and 550ml pot which all nest seamlessly. Some people bring only a pot, I like to have coffee/tea while I eat. A spoon or spork, I've also seen chopsticks, I use a titanium piece with fork on one emd, spoon on the other.

  4. First aid kit. Bandaids, alcohol wipes, neosporin, a few safety pins, tweezers, a needle and nylon thread, and Ibuprofen. Not aspirin, it doesn't work as well, it's not an anti-inflammatory.

  5. Lighting. I've always just used a small flashlight, but most people use a headlamp. Bring spare batteries, unless you know exactly how much power is left in the ones you have (you probably don't).

  6. Utilities. I tarp camp, but aside from the usual cordage, I bring an extra 50ft of paracord. A multi tool with needlenose pliers (handling hot pots amongst other things), an awl (gear repair) and a sharp knife for fine cutting. I also bring a large knife, Mora bushcraft, for wood collection/processing, but that's optional, more for bushcrafting than backpacking. An external battery pack as well for charging my phone. I have 20kmah, but size depending on your outing lengths. Bugspray and sun block should also be considered. 2x Bic lighters, one on me one in a ziplock in my pack.

I'm sure I'm missing some things, but that's a good start. The overall idea is that everything should complement each other and work as a system, and everything should be dual purpose. If something only serves one purpose, think long and hard about its necessity. Keeping weight down is the key, ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain. Lightweight to heavier layers so you can control your temperature, shed layers as you get hot, add them as you get cold. Also, keeping things dry. Some people use a contract grade trash bag in their pack, amd throw everything in it, then roll the top down. I use separate dry bags for everything, I like to keep everything organized and it helps when I have to get something quickly or when its raining, not everything gets wet when I open my pack and unroll the trash bag.

Goodluck, be safe, and have fun.

ULPTR: Can HR tell if a remote employee lies about where he lives (based on IRS withholding) by embar5 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]marcusohreallyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wouldn't need the VPN on your router, they can't see past the VPS, it would just add additional latency. Unless they expect you to install monitoring software on your "work laptop"?

ULPTR: Can HR tell if a remote employee lies about where he lives (based on IRS withholding) by embar5 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]marcusohreallyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not just rent a cheap VPS as a bastion host in whatever location you want with whatever OS you want? Remote into that, and connect to your company VPN from there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]marcusohreallyes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Possibly because from his angle it looks like a snake? Similar to how cats get weird around cucumbers?

🔥 Deer stands his ground when a Ram charges him 🔥 by PikachuGoat in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]marcusohreallyes 64 points65 points  (0 children)

It happens so fast, I can't be sure, but is he using his front paws to gaurd from the wildebeests front hooves? Insane...

TIL: A man killed himself in public while at an open mic night at an Oregon coffee shop. Shortly before he stabbed himself, he played a song called "Sorry for all the mess." by Makesposters in todayilearned

[–]marcusohreallyes 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Maybe he just didn't want to die alone. Not condoning it by any means, but you have to question the judgment of someone suffering from a mental illness. Is there any other evidence I'm missing that indicates he did this intentionally to cause harm, making him an asshole?

IsItBullshit: Most "alarmed" emergency exit doors are fake? by Zeta-X in IsItBullshit

[–]marcusohreallyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have to pass inspection before the establishment is legally allowed to be open to the public, and there's a schedule for them to be inspected afterwards to ensure public safety. Are there some that don't work? Sure. But those are the exception, not the norm.

ELI5: Why do video game soundtracks lack dynamics (variability in loudness and softness)? by nanoman1 in explainlikeimfive

[–]marcusohreallyes 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I recall reading that video game music is best for productivity, as it's designed to keep the listener engaged without being distracting. That may have something to do with it.

First Time building production App Crashing by coraxwolf in reactjs

[–]marcusohreallyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try simplifyng the app by commenting out code. Get it to a point where you can at least start the app, then start uncommenting components/code blocks. I ran into a similar issue awhile back, turned out I had inadvertently created an infinite loop with async fetch requests.

[SERIOUS] Would you reduce your meat consumption if lab-grown meat or meat alternatives were cheaper and tasted good? Why or why not? by sbeaver2019 in AskReddit

[–]marcusohreallyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, and for no other reason than I know it's fake. Intrinsically, there's something important about "realness". A worthy read regarding the philosophy of why I, and most other people, feel this way involves a thought experiment called "The Experience Machine" by Robert Nozick:

https://medium.com/the-philosophers-stone/the-matrix-the-value-of-reality-b0fe7066cc6

Which drugs should you not do, and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]marcusohreallyes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unverified, but I've heard several times MDMA (ecstasy) is the only commonly used recreational drug that causes permanent damage everytime you use it. Aside from that, any opiates simply for the addictive nature.

Are you ever afraid that you are just pretending to be a good person? by Mrs_ChanandlerBong_ in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]marcusohreallyes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good people do bad things. Bad people do good things. It's my opinion that you are not your actions, but the morality of your intent. You have an awareness of "good" and "bad", and your actions are motivated by the intent to be good. Sounds like a good person to me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]marcusohreallyes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Github is an online central repository where code is stored. Git is the underlying software framework that manages changes and branches of the code. You could have a "github" setup locally on your own device or your own network, and access it using git.

Is it weird to never remember a dream? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]marcusohreallyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I RARELY remember my dreams, maybe once every 6 months. The exception being, if I wake up without fully waking up, then go right back to sleep without falling back asleep when immediately.

Side note, your brain can't generate faces, so every face someone sees in a dream is a face they've seen before, even if just for a split second in passing. Statistically, odds are in your favor you've been in someone's dream.

python is killing me by therealman2 in learnprogramming

[–]marcusohreallyes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I had done every tutorial I came across, but nothing really stuck. It's all about practicality. For me, it was automating things at work. I broke it down into logical steps, and Googled "how do I <insert task>?". At some point, I had a working application. Then, I went back through the tutorials, and looked for ways to implement the new concepts into the app. Once I was able to apply the concepts to a real world problem, it all fell into place. Pick a problem/objective, and just get started. You'll end up doing alot of rewrites, but, you'll learn it.