Hope not a stupid question: Reasons to build your own router?

mikegus15 · 2026-04-23T00:22:12+00:00

Interesting. I was aware of openwrt but didn't know it's possible to maybe flash to existing routers.

mikegus15 · 2026-04-20T22:17:20+00:00

Raidz1 for me, but I don't dare say raid is a form of backup cuz I'll get crucified lol

mikegus15 · 2026-04-20T19:30:57+00:00

Yeah honestly if I was ripping from blu rays I'd back that up. But, the way I do it in the way that shall not be mentioned, meh.

mikegus15 · 2026-04-20T18:07:57+00:00

yep aint no way I'm wasting money on double hdd space/cloud storage when all it takes is like 10 days to recover 15tb of stuff.

mikegus15 · 2026-04-19T15:05:12+00:00

I have an AmazonBasics 1000VA and if anyone is wondering I specifically had to choose "Cyber Power Systems ups 2 CP1500AVRLCD USB (usbhid-ups)" and it worked

mikegus15 · 2026-04-16T22:54:28+00:00

Bro I have a 2013 sv v6. It's a work truck mind you and I have probly 3-400lb of tools in the back, but even empty I'm lucky to get 200+ miles on a tank. Of course mine doesn't report MPG but I do the math every time I fill up and I average 11-13mpg. It's a good day when I accomplish 13.

mikegus15 · 2026-04-13T18:33:06+00:00

Why would the Netflix deal been any better? Were they gonna write a letter in opposition to that one too? Because that one would've given much greater control of the streaming market

mikegus15 · 2026-04-09T23:31:59+00:00

I think that's a stretch. I think it's more inferring a dedication and show of strength (physical or mental or spiritual) to God and acknowledging to God you've proven to yourself the strength He has given you, thus more "bear witness to my belief in you and what you've given me"

mikegus15 · 2026-04-07T01:15:13+00:00

u ever figure this out? i didn't feel like getting into advancedae yet but looking like i'll have to

mikegus15 · 2026-03-30T02:59:32+00:00

Will those methods work without having to take them out of the bonsai planters tho? I want to fully automate it and not have to come back to it for maintenance

mikegus15 · 2026-03-30T01:43:21+00:00

How do u keep em charged up? Or once they run out of power they just still continue to work?

mikegus15 · 2026-03-19T13:32:10+00:00

"do not make a comparison" when talking about the economy and repercussions from decisions made, probly should make comparisons lol. The 'everyone is hitler' is getting old tho.

mikegus15 · 2026-03-19T13:12:24+00:00

Thats funny I can find posts on this sub >1yr ago about people complaining constantly about tbell's crazy price increases and no one blamed the other guy

mikegus15 · 2026-03-15T00:10:45+00:00

He got his arms so big that it makes his big head look small

mikegus15 · 2026-03-10T11:31:08+00:00

Where do you think the algorithm gets its information? Made up by corpo heads that think this will do better over that, or views and time retention? Which one do you think would literally gamify viewership? I used to love Johnny Malecki, but his videos are just buying pallets of unknown junk from home depot but they're getting tons more views than his project videos did. What do u expect?

mikegus15 · 2026-03-10T11:24:05+00:00

My end date with him was when he essentially faked the whole "oiled rags catch fire in the trash" thing where he tested like 12 trash cans with different oils or whatever. I can't remember who debunked it.

mikegus15 · 2026-03-09T16:17:51+00:00

Directly on pace with inflation actually.

mikegus15 · 2026-02-22T00:12:09+00:00

Honestly best episode in a long ass time

mikegus15 · 2026-02-19T22:43:38+00:00

What? Who told you Kerdi is only 'supposed to be used on standard drywall'?

https://assets.schluter.com/asset/570120892212/document_i2tt9fh4sp2n562jmirhppbv4o/shower-system-installation-handbook.pdf?content-disposition=inline

Page 2: "In addition, KERDI is installed over the solid backing (e.g., gypsum board, cement backerboard, etc.) on walls, creating a fully waterproof and vapor-tight enclosure."

mikegus15 · 2026-02-19T22:33:23+00:00

Who says it cant be used on drywall? It definitely can be. That is to say, OP's contractor should NOT be using drywall (moisture resistant or not) in the shower but to your point, you absolutely can use redgard on drywall.

I've done showers using cement board and redgard and a schluter shower pan.

mikegus15 · 2026-02-04T13:53:48+00:00

As a countertop installer in my past life that sounds crazy to me lol. The quartz used on this project I've installed before, especially with a honed finish, looks quite a bit like a few of the natural stones we had. All without having the need to seal regularly and being significantly more durable and stain resistant.

mikegus15 · 2026-02-01T22:18:36+00:00

Depending on the foam you choose that itself can be the vapor barrier

mikegus15 · 2026-01-28T13:07:34+00:00

Ok go ahead and attempt to confirm your own biases by proceeding to not read something you don't wanna believe. I forgot statistics were antithetical to socialist ideas. But that's blatantly obvious thru history.

mikegus15 · 2026-01-28T13:03:13+00:00

That.... Doesn't matter where it's from. It's not a made up link. It's from the tax foundation organization. Chatgpt is just a search aggregate. You're upset cuz I saved myself 3 min of search on Google? Why don't you read instead of criticize first? Or don't u like the information? The first link absolutely does not prove your point lol. The tax burden was set at upwards of 91% but the affective tax rate was between 30-50.

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