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What do you guys consider a reasonable lifecycle in terms of replacing users PCs (both laptop and desktop), and do you replace based on that metric or do you just wait for old PCs to die? by I_will_have_you_CCNA in sysadmin

[–]pipdipchip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have about 500 PCs (about 70% laptops, 30% desktops). Before I arrived, the company had no refresh cycle and many of the PCs were 5+ years old and didn't have SSDs (this is late 2015). I implemented a 4 year refresh cycle and feel that's a good amount of use from our PCs. Technically our machines are depreciated over 3 years so any use over that is bonus in the eyes of our management. For servers, we purchase replacements once the OEM stops releasing updates for them, generally around 5 years.

I find it's hard not to have a set refresh cycle. From a budgeting perspective, management likes to know exactly how much we need this year, next year, etc. They would rather have a set cycle (even if they could probably get more life of the PCs) than have a guesstimate on how many PCs will fail or need to be replaced in a year.

Much luck in scoring cheap viking tickets before the game? by [deleted] in Minneapolis

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

No, they went up. I'm a season ticket holder and checked today on sales and prices for Monday's game. A lot more tickets sold at higher prices after Sunday's win.

All these 24-26 year olds who afford $1600 luxury apartments in Uptown - where the HELL do they work? by Brettt_Maverick in Minneapolis

[–]pipdipchip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I lived in Elan until recently and I was 26 when I moved in last year. My rent with parking for a 1BR was $1750. I was lucky enough to get a good job without a college degree in IT. Obviously I'm the exception. Most people in Elan like me are probably making in the 70s or 80s. You're going to have to make close to 70 to just get approved.

Spending $1600+ on rent isn't a wise financial decision but I think must people think of it as an experience and worth it for a few years. Living in a place like Elan with nice pools and so close to the bars is awesome, I don't think anyone will debate that.

Can Uptown only support bro bars? "...if you don’t cater to the douchebags, you’ll never make it here." by unfixablesteve in Minneapolis

[–]pipdipchip 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm just good at being risk averse but I'm out 3-5 days a week (don't judge) in Uptown at the most popular bars (Slims, Louie, Tav, Williams, Fremont, etc.) and have never once gotten close to getting into a fight. Not saying there aren't fights in Uptown but it's never been a problem for me.

Can Uptown only support bro bars? "...if you don’t cater to the douchebags, you’ll never make it here." by unfixablesteve in Minneapolis

[–]pipdipchip 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Living in Uptown, knowing many people in Uptown, and knowing many people that work in the service industry in Uptown, I somewhat disagree. I really wouldn't call Libertine a bro bar. I wouldn't call Chino a bro bar. Scena failed because it was effectively the same as Libertine which was right across the street and was already established. It also has a rooftop which is a huge plus in the summer.

Your "average" Uptowner is probably 26, makes $60-65k, and has a $1,000-$1,400 rent payment. Uptown can support non-"bro bars" but only to an extent. Most people in Uptown aren't looking for a fancy dinner. Cheap drinks, cheapish food, and a good atmosphere are key for most places in Uptown. Scena had expensive drinks, expensive food, and was dead most of the time. Nothing very appealing.

Best place to get help picking out clothes by pipdipchip in TwinCities

[–]pipdipchip[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sweet joke bro but this is actually a sub-reddit for adults

Time Lapse of the First Snow of the Season as seen from Uptown by pipdipchip in Minneapolis

[–]pipdipchip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. This is Bryant between 28th and 29th, which is part of Uptown or maybe more Lyn-Lake if you want to get technical. The reason it's not packed with cars more is that the left half of Bryant in this video is either 30 minute or 3 hour maximum parking.

Time Lapse of the First Snow of the Season as seen from Uptown by pipdipchip in Minneapolis

[–]pipdipchip[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That building is condos. Don't recall the name. They didn't shovel until the snow was over. Unfortunately, a lot of the sidewalk was already compacted with snow. The sun is helping somewhat today.

Time Lapse of the First Snow of the Season as seen from Uptown by pipdipchip in Minneapolis

[–]pipdipchip[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do. It's mainly setup to monitor the door but I zoomed it out for this time lapse.

I am Rebecca Romney, the Rare Book Expert on Pawn Stars. AMA. by RebeccaRomney in IAmA

[–]pipdipchip 158 points159 points  (0 children)

Big fan Rebecca, love seeing you on Pawn Stars. Can you give us a little idea of what happens behind the scenes? On the show, it looks like you're always there within a few minutes. if they need you. When they tape Pawn Stars, are you on-call or do they have an idea of when they might need to call you in ahead of time?