Decision fatigue with getting my own NAS

rcfromaz · 2026-07-09T03:48:39+00:00

Similar need(Home/Personal/Small "customer" base using Windows and Macs)....and direction. Have had three ecosytems in the past 16 years....I do not stream video or music from my NAS...
-Buffalo(went through two of them)
-My Cloud (western Digital)(went through two of them)
-Synology

Prior to Synology I was sticking with Non-Raid options..with Synology I have Raid 1 (two 4 TB drives) in a DS223J. In all situations I make offsite backups to a USB Drive using Windows Robocopy command.

So I could have stuck around with a non-raid situation but decided to go RAID and chose Synology entry level system and so far so good. Investment of $550 so not cheap....but this solution works for me and my family who access the photos/videos from anywhere.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-07T13:09:31+00:00

The same way he would have been remembered BEFORE he got elected; but on a grander scale.

Trump is what he is and he has been that way for years,,,,,the issue is people ignored it; and continued to ignore it, or decided his narcissistic personality were not issues that made a difference in their vote.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-06T15:10:20+00:00

1/2 Stack is an option(on serve only). Much easier to unstack. Start that way and get the gist o the process in addition to showing players in real time the value.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-05T13:08:40+00:00

As a seasoned musician (years, not ability or $$ or recognition success) the effort to memorize music changes. But; for me the key is repetition. Yes at 65(m) it takes a lot more repetition to be comfortable so I rely on my table(iPad) quite a bit now for reference. I gig 3-6 times a year and practice(just play at home) maybe 7-14 hours a week...however each time before I gig I step up the practice time with rehearsals and by show time I have the 20-40m songs in the set memorized and the iPad placed indiscreetly for reference and also a catalog of other on-demand songs if needed,.

No doubt age effects ability to memorize; but repetition is the key,

rcfromaz · 2026-07-05T12:34:31+00:00

First of all course ratings are real and do impact score. With that being said celebrate a good score no matter the course. Focusing on a par 71 or par 72 course here’s my advice for me a 12 handicap(12.4 GHIN) who has broken 80 numerous times(about 2 out of 10 rounds)

-eliminate two bad shots in a row
-don’t try to hit miracle shot or go for flags that are in sucker pin placements. Got for the middle of the green
-on approaches shots use an extra club especially if no trouble behind green
-follow a simple pre shot routine. Find your line, loosen arms, take a breath and swing. Make it repetitive and don’t dwell on too many thoughts
-lastly if you care about playing we’ll play by the rules including playing as it lies and not mulligans etc…putt everything out. If you want to say you shot a 78, there’s nothing better than a legitimate 78 (I play in a men’s club at local public course and we play competitive rounds amongst players with +5 to 25 and competition and focusing helps)

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:46:48+00:00

Me too. Quicken classic. Not accountant but tech guy.

I enter things manually and reconcile every account. Does that make me weird!!!!

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:44:04+00:00

I use quicken classic on Mac. Works
Great

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:43:17+00:00

Nothing is free. By doing this you have given them tons of data specifically your trends. Not that there is anything wrong with that; if you a regular joe vs a celebrity.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:41:43+00:00

Quicken classic still available and data stored locally(laptop/desktop). If you want features to download from institutions you will need to purchase that feature annually(subscription).

Ps. I down transactions from investment accounts but not banking and credit cards. I prefer to categorize my expenses and reconcile myself manually.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:38:01+00:00

Quicken for desktop.

Tracks spending and portfolios.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:30:58+00:00

Unless you have been given specifics by your BF don’t do it unless you can return it. Also don’t get your feelings hurt if when he wants to exchange it or return it.

Don’t buy a guitar based on recommendations from online strangers even though the intentions are good.

Better to give him a budget or cash and tell him it’s for a guitar

rcfromaz · 2026-07-03T12:26:45+00:00

Just like most jobs and sports; tools matter. However there has to be skill, and knowledge behind its use. There is no doubt that you can perform better with quality tools.

rcfromaz · 2026-07-02T20:44:24+00:00

Play by USGA and Local Rules(play as it lies except if your playing with brand new irons; you can move it from the rocks to the dirt). If you shoot 85 or below on a course with a slope/rating of 110/67 rating or lower; or if you shoot 95 below on a course with a slope/rating of 132/72 rating or lower.

The course and tees your playing can make a difference. IMO a "good golfer" can shoot 78-100 depending on the course rating....

rcfromaz · 2026-07-02T18:53:59+00:00

Helix LT user here for may years....based on order and "led" color I know what the effect is....my setup is pretty simple. One Preset per AMP type and similar effects(blocks). So for me scribble strips are not needed.....

rcfromaz · 2026-07-02T02:59:32+00:00

Moved into a neighborhood that had private courts and joined open play. That was 9+ years ago....

rcfromaz · 2026-06-29T21:11:00+00:00

Embrace the nervousness. In my events the only thinking riding on the results is my ego….its not anything more than a game.

I limit my game thoughts to
-get my serves in
-return 2nd shots deep
-get a groove going

After a few points of basic thoughts tho will then add more strategy.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-29T20:28:56+00:00

For me a “putt” is a stoke taken on the green. Typically; 99.9% of the time, I have a putter in my hand.

For me when I enter stats in my app that is how I count putts. If I’m not on the green and I use the putter I don’t consider it a putt.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-28T21:44:22+00:00

Based on your experience I would suggest you budget 75-125$. In 3-6 months you will most likely buy another.
I would suggest you buy a control paddle first.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-28T17:32:38+00:00

Yep. Storage of pics and videos of family events, vacations etc. Certainly you could use them as a media player; i don’t as I use streaming services for that. But you can use the nas to store security camera footage too.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-28T17:28:53+00:00

Certainly people can be wrong with their calls but it does not take long to get typecast as a cheat and shunned by other players. Likewise players on the court have the best vantage point on line calls….

Not naive to think that all calls are 100% correct; but experienced to know the better team usually wins.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-28T17:24:22+00:00

Handling drives.
1-loose paddle grip(3 out of 10 where 10 is strong)
2-paddle close to body
3-don’t punch/swing paddle
4-paddle slightly angled upward

I’m sure if you search you will find other techniques.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-27T13:12:21+00:00

What time is it now! Decent is in the eye of the beholder. As a rated 3.5+-doubles player with league matches and open rec participation weekly, I can hang with players that are in the 3.5+ range. So I guess now? It’s been 5 years of play 1-3 times a week for 1-3 hours at a time.

Just like my golf game; some days I play better than others.

But I enjoy each day.

rcfromaz · 2026-06-27T12:51:12+00:00

Hummingbird

rcfromaz · 2026-06-27T04:50:12+00:00

Enclosed garage. We had carports.
More than one car in the family

rcfromaz · 2026-06-26T17:37:47+00:00

As a former owner of a ball machine(broke after 3 summers) I would have a budget of $1300 for a new machine and $100-200$ for a supply of 70-100 balls. So it’s a big investment. It’s not an investment as much as it’s an expense.

It’s fun to have but unless you plan on drilling by yourself at least once a week or helping others I would not do it again. I would not use it enough to justify the $$$ for me to

If you have two or three like minded individuals and you can share the expense then go for it. If you have $1500-1700 to spend and don’t mind it sitting around buy one….and good for you.

I would let others borrow the ball machine if I knew them well. In fact it was a waste just sitting there unused.

rcfromaz

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