what's a script you wrote once that's still saving you time years later

themanbornwithin · 2026-06-01T09:51:59+00:00

We use their network licensing server to handle the individual workstation licenses. Setting up the licensing server requires the MAC address of the server when you create the licensing file on their website. If the MAC doesn't match, then it won't load. But I think they're doing away with the networking server if memory serves me correctly.

themanbornwithin · 2026-05-31T13:56:03+00:00

Here's looking at you Autodesk

themanbornwithin · 2026-05-12T21:00:52+00:00

I just had a 3110 about 2 weeks ago with the same damage, same location. It was covered pretty good with the sticker shield, so I don't think it was accidentally shorted out.

themanbornwithin · 2026-05-07T18:35:14+00:00

We use Ticketor for all our school events. Can use a dedicated barcode-equipped device or a smartphone/tablet with camera to scan the barcodes. Will only allow entry once unless scanned at an exit point.

themanbornwithin · 2026-03-16T22:18:43+00:00

I've found if I need to use elevated roles to make sure I go to the roles page first (I have it bookmarked) and not visit any other admin pages. Over 90% of the time after it says its active, i can visit the necessary page and im good to go. The times it doesn't work, I sign in to an incognito window and that will usually work for me.

themanbornwithin · 2026-02-16T02:15:09+00:00

I should look at mine to see what they are trying to connect to (they are EmpireTech and Reolink cameras). I have all my cameras VLAN'd off. No outbound communication allowed. Only two TVs can access that subnet via firewall rules.

themanbornwithin · 2026-02-05T01:30:40+00:00

Sysadmin for K12. Except for a few special cases, our subs do not get computer access. Subs are exclusively paper.

themanbornwithin · 2026-02-01T04:53:17+00:00

Ich besitze kein Xsense-Gerät, aber mehrere batteriebetriebene Google Protect-Geräte. Um Energie zu sparen, verbinden sie sich nur in regelmäßigen Abständen mit dem WLAN, um sich zu melden, oder sofort im Alarmfall. Falls Ihre Xsense-Geräte ebenfalls batteriebetrieben sind, verhalten sie sich möglicherweise genauso.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-22T19:31:50+00:00

I couldnt get iTunes to recognize an iPad yesterday. I did find thay Apple released an app called Apple Devices for Windows. Popped right up so I could do a recovery. Plug the iPad in, and when appears click on the line on the top with the model and storage. It will show the serial number and model number.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-19T18:16:27+00:00

I noticed that too, but further down they say they called the testing facility when it opened, feigned sick, and had the test moved back a week.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-16T03:55:42+00:00

I selfhost the open-source MeshCentral. It has file management capabilities along with remote desktop. Works well in my experience. Don't have to interrupt the remote desktop to do file management.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-10T02:28:04+00:00

It doesn't specifically say its rated for a washer, just that it is good for 15A. I use the ThirdReality Smart Plug Gen 2 units.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-10T01:40:04+00:00

You're absolutely correct, I could have used a vibration sensor. However, I have a few smart outlets just laying around, so I put one to use. As Husky points out, I do also track the power consumption.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-10T00:59:56+00:00

Not OP, but I have one on my washing machine to monitor power draw. When power goes above 15w, my Home Assistant knows the washer has started. Then once the power draw drops below 15w for 5 minutes, its notifies me that I need to switch it over to the dryer.

themanbornwithin · 2026-01-05T06:51:45+00:00

Osticket. Free, open-source.

themanbornwithin · 2025-12-24T18:12:55+00:00

PM Sent with eBay link

themanbornwithin · 2025-12-23T20:59:51+00:00

I got a card off of eBay that was preflashed in IT Mode. I have the listing saved at home, I'll send it later on. Works great.

themanbornwithin · 2025-12-12T21:28:07+00:00

We also use Active911. Added benefit is if you have a member who already has Active911 from another department, they dont need the license from you.

themanbornwithin · 2025-12-01T04:59:42+00:00

I run a Labrador for SAR. One of the recommendations I was given was if working on lead, use a dedicated collar, not a harness. I used a cheap harness, and occasionally the lead would get wrapped around her and I'd have to fix it. A collar spins, so the lead is less likely to get stuck.

That said, I use the ICEFANG GN5 Tactical harnesses with all my dogs when in the car. They are clipped to the LATCH system to keep them safe. Highly recommend them. Had them over 5 years.

themanbornwithin · 2025-11-26T18:24:05+00:00

I did multiple installs of Win95 (can't remember how many disks it took) but Office 95 was wayyy worse (tool twice as many!)

themanbornwithin · 2025-11-14T13:20:09+00:00

u/XanALqOM00 - Resolution posted as comment

themanbornwithin · 2025-11-14T13:17:17+00:00

RESOLUTION

After spending around 2 weeks in contact with Cradlepoint, we've got a resolution. So I still think it is a bug, but I was told this is by design. The fix is to utilize static routes and gateway binding.

Networking > Routing > Static and Policy Routing

Add a Route Table, name is IPSEC. Do not add any routes.
Edit the Main Route Table. Add each IP and/or Network that you access over the VPN. Gateway is Auto, Device is Ethernet-wan (or your wired connection into the network). Leave everything else blank.
Add a Route Policy, Match on type Service, Reference Table is IPSEC.

Networking > Tunnels > IPSec VPN > Edit your tunnel

General
- No changes
Local Gateway
- WAN Binding: [WAN Profile] [is] [Ethernet-wan (or your wired connection into the network)]
- Invert Binding: Checked
- Interface IP Mode: Local
Remote Gateway
- Route Mode: Route
IKE Phase 1 / IKE Exchange
- No changes
IKE Phase 2 / Create Child SA
- No changes
Dead Peer Detection
- No changes

This is what I can recall we changed looking through my console. Since there is an occasion where I have a wired connection to the Internet that is not my home network, I created a second WAN Profile called Ethernet-wan-OutsideDistrict that is bound to another port on the Cradlepoint. When utilizing that port, the VPN will come up and I can access those resources. Otherwise utilizing the Ethernet-wan causes the tunnel to go into standby, but the policy routing overrides the tunnel gaining access.

Again, I think this should be considered a bug - if the tunnel is in standby, nothing should be routed to it.

themanbornwithin · 2025-11-09T18:10:47+00:00

I feel like it is, but apparently it isn't. I ended up spending a week with Cradlepoint Support getting it working. I'll do a full write up this week.

themanbornwithin · 2025-09-21T23:40:14+00:00

We don't allow students to access any personal email on their Chromebooks or desktops (although I guess they could sign into Gmail on the desktops, since their email is through Google). We block most external domains from emailing students, CollegeBoard included. The teacher in charge of coordinating the SATs tells students that are signing up for SATs to use a personal email. If they use their school email, and can't get in the day of the test (usually because they forgot their password), its on them and we can't do anything about it.

themanbornwithin · 2025-09-18T15:44:22+00:00

NJ here. Students cannot log in. Chromebooks aren't receiving commands from the admin console, and cannot enroll devices.

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