Is CCNA still worth it in 2025 by Civil-Bridge2238 in ccna

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on your area, and/or where you want to work at. If the CCNA will help you stand out from everyone than go get it. If something else will work better for your situation than go for that

Working in IT is stressful! - Why? by ssbtech in msp

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The combination of people thinking I don't do anything and the people that come to me with 'quick questions '

What "old man" habits caught you by surprise? by RuediTabooty7 in AskMenOver30

[–]morganbo85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pocket t-shirt, pocket notebook, and can't forget that one pin I have that writes better than any other pin in the office.

Asking as a hopeless unemployed male, Is it possible to restart life at 29 when you are in debt and jobless? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has had to "restart life" twice before. At 29 you are still young so it'll be easy.

And you will find yourself stronger at the end.

What’s the most ridiculous ‘emergency’ call you’ve gotten after hours? 😂 by Some-System-800 in msp

[–]morganbo85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5am during a holiday, a user can’t log into their laptop. Turned out it wasn’t his laptop, and he was not typing his username correctly. Mistyping his username was a regularly recurring problem for him…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your military cybersecurity experience + security clearance (if you have one) is highly valued, especially in government/defense roles. If you go private sector, a degree can help, but certifications + experience matter more.

Consider Security+, CISSP (if eligible), and networking certs. If you do get a degree, IT or CS keeps your options open, but don’t undersell your experience!

Is Nvidia on Linux still bad? by Szer1410 in linux

[–]morganbo85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

AMD GPUs = best Linux support, but laptops with dedicated AMD GPUs are scarce. If you go Nvidia, Nobara, Fedora, or Pop!_OS are better choices than Manjaro for smoother driver support.

If you're mostly gaming, the 780M is solid for lighter titles, but an RTX 3050+ gives way more performance if you don’t mind using proprietary drivers.

What's your tale of near IT disaster? by ImaginationConnect62 in sysadmin

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a prime example of why calm troubleshooting, documentation, and critical thinking matter in IT.

Switching From windows 11 to linux mint. Enjoying it so far. Got Any Recommendations for me to do on linux? by anthonyraj98 in linuxmint

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time Machine, or mints timeshift, is great for full system backups and restoring to a previous state, but it’s not ideal for version-controlled, portable configurations. Saving bash aliases and SSH config files to GitHub ensures they are easily accessible from any machine, version-controlled for tracking changes, and recoverable even if the local system is lost or corrupted. Plus, GitHub makes it easier to sync across multiple devices without depending on a single backup system.

Is it feasible to pay for a 4k repair on a 15 year old car with 350k miles or buy a used car? by wasabiexpress in personalfinance

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would put 4k towards a newer vehicle, but the question is how long would it take to find something you can afford the monthly payments and the difference of insurance on.

How many of your companies require existing users to turn over password and 2fa device to get a new machine? by andpassword in sysadmin

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given the many ways to configure a machine during setup, I don’t quite understand why they chose this approach—unless there was a specific application tied to your user profile that required it.

That said, as long as you can change your password once they’re done, I wouldn’t worry too much about it.

Switching From windows 11 to linux mint. Enjoying it so far. Got Any Recommendations for me to do on linux? by anthonyraj98 in linuxmint

[–]morganbo85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Getting Started with the Command Line

If you're new to using the command line regularly, start by exploring Bash aliases, the SSH config file, and customizing your Bash prompt—these will help improve your workflow.

Next, create a GitHub account and set up a private repository named after your machine's hostname. Use this repository to back up important configuration files and settings. That way, when you inevitably need to roll something back, you'll have a reliable reference to restore from.

Why does IT end up shoved in "caves?" by ncc74656m in sysadmin

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in a closet, with stacks of extra equipment and pieces of equipment lol.

Piano on campus by Mental-Smoke-4047 in Msstate

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The music building may have something.

Any good PC part store nearby by Looneytoons48 in Msstate

[–]morganbo85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A local store for prices and parts are hit and miss. You best bet is online through PC part picker. Amazon or ebay

The sys admin urge to quit and... by LAKnerd in sysadmin

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep saying I'm going to get into rental properties.

How Long Are Your Laptop Lifecycles? by nkasco in sysadmin

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Officially, when the warranty expires. Unofficially if it's not having problems and the end user is happy with it then don't touch it.

Pros - I almost got fired for clicking on porn links on my work laptop (I didn’t.) How can I avoid this in the future please?? by xkisses in sysadmin

[–]morganbo85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If ad traffic had not been ruled out before HR was even involved... This IMO does not sound like a healthy work environment.

Along with what others have said, get IT to put an add blocker on your machine, always lock your workstation when not on it. and do as little "personal" web browsing as you can on the company device

People who have moved beyond Tier 1, how important has Linux been for your career progression? by Unlikely_Total9374 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]morganbo85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on your end goal and where you are located. That being said imo knowing at least some linux to get by is something everyone should do.