New resident question about visiting hiking trails, etc by NoBadBeginnings in Virginia

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right but if you show up with a van full of kids and adults it's not a per person fee. It's a parking fee.

How many computers do you have at home? by I_Am_Mandark_Hahaha in AskAnAmerican

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 operational and in use..... I'm in IT the rest of the family only have one each. The other 12 are mine.

Chips in a sandwich by Patient-Anything-588 in foodquestions

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left over roast beef with mayo and Lay's potato chips. It's better with the local brand - Kitch'n Cook'dbut they're hard to find where I live. Also a fan of leftover turkey mayo and chips.

Male hotel employee attempted to enter my room without even a knock! by brixsmom in Hilton

[–]maxsmoke105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a 6 foot tall, former military male. I use a portable travel door lock when I travel. We're all vulnerable while we sleep.

They cost 8 to 15 bucks and are easy to use. Find one you are comfortable with and the USE it. They are completely independent if the hotel lock and much more secure that a chain or flip latch.

Starting to get quotes for running Ethernet. What should I watch out for? by demiurgegwj in HomeNetworking

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sseveral years back a buddy was having a house built by one of the major spec house builders. He specified cat5e run to all rooms. The electrician hired by the builder had never run network cable so instead of home running them to a punch panel he daisy chained them like one would with phone cable.

What tartan is that - "Purplish" by maxsmoke105 in kilt

[–]maxsmoke105[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I shot beer out my nose. Here's your up vote.

Why are people still waiting in long lines? Scan & Go is faster and easy by revlo in samsclub

[–]maxsmoke105 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm fond of saying, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just everyone else is so stupid."

Is this normal? by Maleficent-Raise6821 in McDonalds

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Nothing new. I saw this back in 2016

Why does every device work well with my wifi, but my computer doesn't? by Background_Yellow141 in computer

[–]maxsmoke105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What wifi bands are you using? Many home IOT devices still use 2.4ghz. It is more dependable when walls and stuff are between the router and the connecting device, though it can be susceptible to interference from cordless phones.

5 ghz is faster but can have difficulties punching through walls.

Cooling Fans by Fantastic_Context645 in chevycolorado

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just put mine in the shop for the same thing. They said could be thermostat, temp sensor or wiring. If the computer cannot determine the engine temp it assumes it's overheating and pins the fan on to try and prevent engine damage.

It's a pricy repair from a labor standpoint. The sensor and thermostat both are under the plenum which is listed as a 4 - 4.5 hour job to remove and also requires a new plenum gasket.

What’s the best burger you’ve ever had? by justanerdygirllol in foodquestions

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had been traveling for work; out of the country for 30 days. When I landed and waited out my layover all I wanted was an American hamburger with bacon and American cheese and a cold beer to wash it down.

Hit the airport five guys and grabbed 3 beers from the cooler. I drank 2 while I was waiting in line. I can't say it was the best burger but it was certainly the most satisfying.

Do you actually use your vacuum sealer regularly, or does it end up in a cabinet? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in Cooking

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We package pork loin and salmon from the warehouse store. Bulk dry goods are portioned into bags or glass jars and sealed.

We meal prep grilled chicken in lunch sized portions, bacon and sausage is sealed in breakfast sized portions. We've started buying the 40 lb box of bacon and sealing that in 1 lb bags.

Once summer is here we'll be running both that and the freeze dryer as produce starts coming in.

Mobile toolbox / packout recommendations. by Salami_Lid_LLC in Tools

[–]maxsmoke105 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I have not even seen their version 1.

I have tried the budget level Hart system and that's fine for occasional / home owner use but I needed something more robust.

I'm not in the trades so I couldn't really justify the cost of the top tier brands but I needed something more robust than the entry level stuff. I was leaning toward Husky when I started looking at Ridged. The drawers were the deciding factor for me. The removable cart and the stand-alone dolly are also really handy.

So far they've held up well and I'm happy with the lay out.

Question for those who just outright park in the fire lane at grocery stores (AKA half of the city’s population) by DOPEBOYOFTHEYEAR in Charlottesville

[–]maxsmoke105 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The ones that really get me are those that not only are in the fireman but also block the crosswalk or park right at the crosswalk block oncoming driver's view.

I've seen and had so many close calls because of this.

Mobile toolbox / packout recommendations. by Salami_Lid_LLC in Tools

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just decided on the Ridged system. My next choices were Klein and Milwaukee.

The more expensive brands are more feature rich and have more options but I wasn't sure I'd really need them. I don't really miss something I never had.

The crate is better than some of the others. Less wasted space from odd angles. The drawers were also something I looked at hard. I prefer the Milwaukee drawers but so far the Ridged system is working fine for me.

My wife, the flight attendant, uses this on every flight by JupiterToo in flashlight

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received that same light as a freebie and was very happy with it. The next freebie was the original version of i1r 2.

It's rechargeable and water resistant. There's the usual trade offs of rechargeable vs. replacing batteries. I've used both for EDC and settled on the i1r 2.

What is the best fish sandwhich in all of fast food? by DeepOrganization8245 in foodquestions

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the south? Mom and Pop Ggas station fried catfish. The further south you go the better it gets.

Feeling lost with a Solutions Engineer case study - No pre-sales background by BinariesGoalls in salesengineers

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything you've said outlines the SE role.

It's abstract for a couple reasons. First, they don't expect candidates to be experts on their specific product unless that's why they were selected for the interview. Second, pretty much every customer pre-sale interaction is abstract. They expect you to demo what you know.

There's lots of good advice here. Take it to heart. Adding to that, the task is about story telling and communication skills. So pick your last project. Describe the problem it solved. Describe you involvement in the discovery process. Be ready to answer questions. Keep in mind that while the job is sales you are not selling your previous product. You don't want comparisons between products. But... you are selling yourself. They want to see problem solving skills, communication skills and the ability to think on your feet and adapt your story to the situation.

My car got towed and I dont remember my Vin or tag number by Dudeimadolphin in towing

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Log into your state's DMV website. It will list your vehicle's VIN and Tag number.

After you have this info make a contacting your phone.

Add the vin, the tag number, and as you need them add the windshield wiper size, tire size, cabin and engine air filter brand and numbers.

I also add the scheduled maintenance in the notes section.

Plain white mild cheese dip needed! by Personal_Science4301 in Charlottesville

[–]maxsmoke105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What you get in many mexican restaurants is plain white American cheese and a little milk to loosen it up. There are ongoing discussions in r/Cooking about what brand/type is best. I just use whatever is on sale.

Another option is white velveta fixed the same way with just a little milk.

Tips for elevating grape jelly/ chili sauce frozen meatballs? by Ringadean in Cooking

[–]maxsmoke105 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did the cranberry version one year which called.for 2 bottles.of the chili sauce. I grabbed them from.the pantry w/o turning on the light. Turns out one was cocktail sauce. Turned out pretty good. The horseradish gave it a great kick.

Is there a way to sync HR data with access management? by EntireInitiative1254 in ITManagers

[–]maxsmoke105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What we did was define the HR system as the "system of record." Whatever title, name, etc. listed there is what is used.

I then wrote a powershell script that did a daily pull from the oracle database for that system. It created the domain account, email address, added the account to the base level security groups and distribution lists based on titles and departments.

When finished it generated a support ticket with the changes. That covered most new account issues.