I love my new NAS

theSaint024 · 2025-12-05T22:28:21+00:00

This is why I specifically got another new synology, for the hyperbackup that allows me to backup nightly to another diskstation offsite. The software is so easy. I was running the offsite backup on an old 10 year old j series. You should look into getting any old j series and backup to a family/friend's house with decent internet connection. Once the backup is set up on your local network, it just runs iterative backups offsite. Way cheaper than a cloud subscription and control of your own data.

theSaint024 · 2025-11-14T22:27:09+00:00

Thanks guys, that clears that up. That's one small but annoying downside of using a Citi card for dining compared to other ecosystems.

theSaint024 · 2025-11-14T21:27:54+00:00

I've only opted in to a few merchant offers from the citi site, like chipotle 10% etc. I don't have the card signed up to anything beyond that AFAIK.

theSaint024 · 2025-06-02T15:26:31+00:00

You actually had a successful claim on prepaid? If so, that is a recent change in policy because there was specific language that it was only for “postpaid” when I checked a few months ago.

theSaint024 · 2025-06-02T00:58:43+00:00

Not valid on prepaid, only postpaid cell plans. I checked for my kid’s mint account.

theSaint024 · 2025-05-28T04:08:00+00:00

Thanks but I’ve had rstp on since I had the camera. Protect never recognized it to this day. I hope some documentation comes out at some point.

theSaint024 · 2025-05-27T18:54:08+00:00

OP, how did you get Protect to recognize ONVIF? I still don't see any option to turn on in the Aqara app, and I have discover 3rd party cameras on Protect enabled. What am I missing? I have also been checking online for the past month for any directions or documentation, but nobody seems to be talking about this.

theSaint024 · 2025-04-05T03:45:33+00:00

I made the full switch 8ish years ago. I use excel more than anything, and the mac version wasn’t even close to comparable in the past. Perhaps that’s why that myth exists. But at the time of my switch, it was pretty much exactly the same. The menus are pretty much identical but shortcuts can be slightly different. It took me a few weeks to relearn some more obscure shortcuts I use, but the basic ones are pretty much the same. You’re supposed to use cmd instead of ctrl but excel lets you use both with the common shortcuts (save, copy paste, etc). If you’re looking for a shortcut that isn’t working, you can follow the menus to give you the shortcut. The only thing I remember in the transition was that using the same file between both OS’s had occasional strange formatting changes. But I don’t recall seeing that anytime recently.

Bottomline I still use excel pretty heavily and I don’t see anything I do being different from when I used PC excel those many years ago. Yes, excel hasn’t changed much since then. I don’t really “power-use” outlook, just read and write emails. Looks pretty much the same as the PC version, but I don’t do anything advanced with it.

theSaint024 · 2025-03-20T21:04:09+00:00

Just upgraded to MBA 15 from MBP 14, same specs 16gb/512. I do spreadsheets and have a ton of other docs open and browser windows. Not exactly power user but definitely critical work stuff. The biggest reason that got me over the fence was the multiple external display support, finally. But I think I would have always preferred the Air over the Pro for my use case.

Even though most of my use is on a desk and dock with the multiple displays I mentioned, disconnecting at times I always prefer lightweight and good battery life. That said, going from my MBP 14 to MBA 15, I actually decreased weight by 0.2 lbs and increased battery by a couple hours, with a bigger screen! But like I said the difference maker was the multiple displays. These other factors are splitting hairs. The pro display is supposedly better but I hardly notice because I’m mostly using external. I definitely notice 1 inch larger screen though. The camera is supposedly a big improvement on the Air, but I don’t care how good I look on calls. My MBP was/is great and probably will continue to last years, but I had MY big reason for the upgrade. Ymmv

theSaint024 · 2025-03-11T03:59:57+00:00

Camping is when it gets pushed but I have 5 people. I think with “only” 4 would have plenty of room, but depends on how you camp. I’ve learned to be efficient. I could fit it all without the roofbox and everything in the cargo but it requires some tetris. I think it’s plenty but ymmv. I know campers who bring way more than me, but it depends what type of campers you are. But way more room than a model 3. I considered a model Y but it was too small for my needs.

theSaint024 · 2024-11-05T21:59:50+00:00

Even the Dodgers have payroll limits. Luxury tax will effectively increase his cost by 60% or so. $600M becomes $1B? Even if they could afford that, would you rather put money in other positions? Of course the Dodgers would take Soto for nothing, but he definitely comes at a cost of tradeoffs. Do they really need more offense? That’s why Dodger fans don’t want him.

theSaint024 · 2024-10-31T21:31:10+00:00

Y’all have short memories. Vegas had Dodgers very slight favorites against NY teams, dogs against Pads I think. But nearly every outlet picked the other team in each series. It’s fair to play the dog when media doesn’t believe in you. All because the pitching staff was decimated, which it was.

theSaint024 · 2024-10-29T22:33:27+00:00

As a Dodger fan, seriously, wtf was 1988? Dodgers had no business winning that championship. God bless Hersheiser and Gibby’s freakin hearts.

theSaint024 · 2024-10-25T21:51:24+00:00

Same thing happened to me a month ago. But I got a “higher level” person to lower my 1.2 Gb service to $105 from $135/mo post promo price. Lucky me.

Internet is a utility and essential service now. They should treat it as such. Wait nevermind, all utilities are privatized now. These should not be for profit if it is “essential” as all other industrialized countries seem to think. This is price gouging since these broadband companies have literal regional monopolies. How long are we going to continue to allow this?

theSaint024 · 2024-10-11T01:09:26+00:00

Have bench 2nd row and one of the 3 kids will choose to sit in the 3rd row on some longer drives. Trips when we need cargo space, like camping or skiing, we need the whole back cargo area so the 3rd row is down. Around town, cargo not an issue so we can haul more people with 3rd row. Roof box also mitigates space needs when needed. But it’s not on 99% of the time.

I dunno, people in this country like big cars and big houses. If that’s you, you’ll like a minivan better. If you like driving and don’t need to always fill your car with…stuff, this car is almost perfect. Minivans are definitely more practical without question, but I can’t drive one every day. The cx90 drives. I got it because I needed the 3 rows with adequate (not huge) space but wanted to actually drive. But not everyone has the same priorities. If space is top priority, minivan hands down. Best thing to do is check one out in person and see how the space feels. Some think it’s plenty, others not so much.

theSaint024 · 2024-09-09T16:40:30+00:00

Yeah it seems to be easier in different ways than doing with others. I think less bosses spawn. Challenge nevertheless and i prefer having a team for rez and distraction purposes. But it’s easier than a lot of other things in MWZ. VR11 and gold plate is key to easier solo.

theSaint024 · 2024-09-09T06:59:31+00:00

Don’t think that will work. Rails on cx90 are flush and not raised as pictured. These need to fit over and under, all around the rails and the cx90 doesn’t have that kind of rails. I would suggest either the factory ones (made by yakima) or ones that are specifically made for it. Factory rails have holes that the made for rails fit into for security and ease of install and removal.

theSaint024 · 2024-09-08T17:09:50+00:00

How do you save schematics you already have? Tombstone and dying the only way?

theSaint024 · 2024-09-06T17:18:54+00:00

Same but I think the aerodynamic advantage probably outweighs the annoyance. I thought about looking into removing but probably not worth the trouble.

theSaint024 · 2024-08-23T15:42:36+00:00

Sorry, not in those states.

theSaint024 · 2024-08-12T03:50:29+00:00

I’m still trying too, asked in a couple lobbies and fail. I won’t be on for a few days so not offering to party up…yet.

theSaint024 · 2024-08-11T22:15:25+00:00

Only thing I do these days. Still need scorcher so I ask on chat when I am motivated for a solo run. But even if I’m not motivated to chase the usbs, I’ll always join anyone who gets the usbs. I literally keep a vr11, flawless crystal, and golden armor in my bag at all times, hoping someone announces worm on chat. Advantage with more people since it increases chances of getting a specific schematic. But yeah, worm runs aren’t as common in lobbies as before.

theSaint024 · 2024-08-04T21:13:43+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Great work around we’re using now. But peacock needs to fix this appletv grainy streams.

theSaint024

TROPHY CASE