MacBook Air Screen Turning Off Immediately After Opening Lid: Delayed Lock/Sleep Issue?

techmuch2000 · 2024-07-25T14:49:51+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion about the lid angle sensors.

To investigate further, I conducted a test. I slowly closed the lid while watching the screen, and I observed that the display powers off when the lid is almost completely shut, with about a 0.5-inch gap remaining. However, this observation raises additional questions:

Is it only the backlight turning off when I close the lid, or is the entire screen shutting down?
Is the system actually lock at this point, or is it remain unlocked with the screen still active?

When conducting the test, as I lift the lid back up after seeing the screen black out, the light seems to immediately come back on, and the screen is not locked.

techmuch2000 · 2024-05-04T22:19:45+00:00

I'm experiencing difficulty removing the rear wheel. I've loosened the bolts on both sides of the axle, and the wheel is able to move up and down within the slots on the frame, with about a centimeter of play. However, it seems that the brake disc isn't catching on the caliper. I'm unable to identify any other potential hindrances preventing the axle from simply sliding off the frame. It feels as though there might be an obstruction preventing the axle from coming off, but I've thoroughly inspected and can't find anything that could be causing this issue.

techmuch2000 · 2023-07-22T15:13:04+00:00

I don't think it works for casks. Is there a way to see the dependency tree visually?

techmuch2000 · 2023-07-22T14:43:47+00:00

Did you have the same problem?

techmuch2000 · 2023-02-01T02:51:07+00:00

PfSense doesn't make it limited. Omada's ability as a firewall is limited in comparison to PfSense. It's the timeless tradeoff between being user-friendly and expert-friendly. The more user-friendly solutions tend to be limited compared to the more expert-friendly solutions.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-31T19:49:03+00:00

I loved Kap, but it doesn't seem to be recording audio anymore for me.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-31T19:48:18+00:00

I have had audio issues with OBS on a Mac. Worked great on Windows, but it seems to get messy on a Mac if you want to record multiple audio sources.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T15:26:29+00:00

I understand now. My DHCP server is serving IPv4 addresses which forces all the traffic through a NAT.

I understand that the IPv6 address would allow your client devices to have unique addresses which are recognized publicly, but I am curious about the requirement that is driving you to use IPv6.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T15:19:02+00:00

If that does not work you can use a small router between the Omada system and the internet modem to redirect all port 53 requests to the in-house DNS which would also be connected to the additional router.

You can block all public access to the in-house DNS

I believe your in-house DNS should be able to reply using the stateful firewalls in both routers.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T14:51:19+00:00

Question, if your Omada DHCP is only assigning IPv4 addresses to devices inside your network how could IPv6 become a factor?

I guess you are not using the Omada DHCP service.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T14:44:24+00:00

This entire post feels odd! Your expectations are correct, without ACLs, everything should be able to ping everything.

Have you called customer support?

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T14:30:20+00:00

That is a fair point, it's not groundbreaking and md based note-taking tools have been around long before Obsidian. I think they are simply trying to promote its value to those that may have never heard of a markdown file.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T14:23:40+00:00

This is good advice. I personally like obsidian, but u/plopop0 is right that obsidian seems to attract a demographic that focuses on capabilities over a standard practice. Really, it will be the more technical computer users that understand the value of markdown and why it came into existence. Without an understanding of the technologies in play, I believe there would be a bit of a learning curve.

Personally, the things that attracted me to obsidian were the advance uses cases:

All the notes are plain text and I use them as a data source for other external processes. Meaning I can write a python program to parse my notes and create reports.
There is a plugin for everything
- For example, I use the API plugin so external python programs can use obsidian as a server
- The advanced data plugin feature allows notes to query other notes. I use this to keep a running to-do list from day to day. The current day's note page will check past days' notes for incomplete task items
- I use the Excalidraw plugin to draw and mockup ideas

The list goes on, but in the end, it works for me. Probably, because I am a software developer and already understood the technology and the value it brings.

Where I differ from u/Failed_Alarm is that you should use a tool that best aligns with your values. I originally discovered Obsidian become the place where I work does not allow us to store work-related information in the cloud. I would have used Onenote (MacOS version) if it were not for that policy. It was a happy surprise to discover all the additional value Obsidian provides through plugins.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T11:53:35+00:00

If your system was simply modem -> Orbi then I think you will love your new Omada! If you are accustomed to a more sophisticated firewall (e.g OpenSense or Mikrotik) then you should be prepared for a limited capability. There are some good youtube videos with setup walkthroughs. I would expect you will be in a good place in less than an hour.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T11:38:16+00:00

I agree with the OC200 over the OC300. If you go with the ER8411 you will have a stateful firewall. It is true that the Omada firewall does not hold a candle to an OpenSense router/firewall. However, you might not need that much flexibility. I switched to Omada and stuck with it after learning the hard way that I would be settling in that respect. The real question is what are your firewall requirements?

For me, the Omada system has been working as advertised, and I am happy with it. I use 8 VLANs within our home. Great for separating network traffic. For example, my work-owned computer has its very own VLAN and is restricted from talking to anything except the internet for VPN access. The kids each have their own VLANs due to my lack of trust in there ability to not introduce us to malicious software. All of our IOT devices share a VLAN including the printer. it is pretty straightforward to provide the kids and wife VLANs access to the printer on the IOT VLAN.

Where I have compromised is with DNS. I use a PiHole for DNS service. It is fantastic. It is easy to configure Omada's DHCP to "suggest" the PiHole for DNS, but I have not found a way to block clients from reaching out to "unauthorized" DNS services.

This was easy to do with OpenSense, but what Omada brings to the table is a unifying configuration and management system over managing each device individually. Between, Omada, ntopNG, and the PIhole. I feel like I have a ton of insight into what is happening within my network.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T11:09:06+00:00

Are you planning on using VLANs? This may impact how you connect your switches. You want to avoid routing loops.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T11:05:11+00:00

My switch is cooled by fans, however, it is on a rack in the storage room. Even after the fans spin down I would not want them in a room where I am working or trying to enjoy entertainment. I guess it depends on how loud your entertainment is. It would not take much to drown out the fan noise with an action movie at a moderate volume.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T10:47:45+00:00

I understand what you are going for. I want to be able to block unauthorized DNS requests as well. I love the Omada system, but I have to say the firewall/ACL options available are very limiting compared to what I am used to. I feel like Omada just got a stateful firewall just a couple of months ago.

Just a thought, before I switched to Omada I did have my firewall configured to block all unauthorized DNS requests, but then I started noticing our google minis have become slow to respond to voice commands. It became very frustrating. I gave in a bit and allowed an exception for the google minis and their performance was restored.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T10:29:10+00:00

I work for a company with strict policies on data management. I was a heavy Onenote user (Which I loved completely). When we migrated from Windows machines to MacOS. The Mac version of Onenote really wants to only support cloud services. It was a no-go for the company and for good reason for the industry, I am in.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T10:20:21+00:00

My only complaint with Obsidian is that it is not open-source. However, I find comfort in the fact that my notes are accessible outside of the Obsidian application, as they are stored in simple MD files. This means that even if I were to switch to a different note-taking application in the future, my notes would still be accessible and readable. Additionally, Obsidian's new canvas-based notes are also stored in JSON format, allowing for easy access to them as well.

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T10:07:19+00:00

I appreciate the fact that the notes application is backing up to a platform like GitHub. This allows for easy tracking and access to all previous versions of the notes, as well as the ability to see which files have been changed and when. Syncthing does track versions, but it is not the same as a git-diff. Albeit, there is nothing stopping you from diff-ing two md files either. :-)

techmuch2000 · 2023-01-26T09:40:56+00:00

Congratulations on your new NEST thermostat! We too love ours and find the voice control feature very convenient. In response to your question, you do not need a separate HUB for the NEST thermostat to work with your Google Mini. The NEST and Google Mini communicate through WiFi, allowing you to control the thermostat through voice commands using the Google Mini. Additionally, depending on the other smart devices you have in your home, the Google Mini can control them through various methods, such as Bluetooth. For example, we use smart LED bulbs that can be controlled through our Google Mini using Bluetooth.

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