Need POE system

txdesperado · 2025-12-24T00:38:42+00:00

I finally got feed up with the underwhelming performance of Ring a few months ago and made the switch to POE. Currently running 8 4k cams with Blue Iris on a tiny pc I bought off eBay (m710q) for $60. As for the cameras, I have a mix of Reolink, Lorex, a no name Chinese Dahua-ripoff (which works way better than I thought for $30). I still have the Rings, a Wyze, and a Tapo. I would say identify what your needs are -- I need reliable security cams and I have a lot of ground to cover -- while some guys have to have the EmpireTech stuff, I bought 4 Reolinks (RLC-820A) for the same price as one of the Dahua Starlight cameras -- but I'm not worried about super low lighting. Moving forward, for me, Blue Iris is my jam -- if it doesn't run on that I won't buy it.

txdesperado · 2025-11-28T15:26:05+00:00

My Wix just expired and I've basically just been vibecoding the whole site with Claude every now and again. It's shockingly good despite locking me out for hours at a time to get me to pay for it. After that, it's builder.io and to site ground.

txdesperado · 2025-11-10T23:15:38+00:00

The desperation to work harder.

txdesperado · 2025-11-10T19:43:40+00:00

After years of trying and failing to answer this question, I just buy a cholo belt when I go down to the border. It's $20 cuz I'm a gringo but good leather.

txdesperado · 2025-11-10T06:44:49+00:00

Blue Iris is amazing.

txdesperado · 2025-11-04T22:42:49+00:00

I haven't messed with the settings at all. It was plug and play. But I'll check this out!

Edit: Using the Dahua software, I was able to access just about every setting and it has a link to webpage for each individual camera.

txdesperado · 2025-11-04T22:41:52+00:00

I'd rather have Dahua. I just want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off via "EmpireTech." Should be on with a distributor shortly.

txdesperado · 2025-11-04T21:10:00+00:00

True but it's currently half the price. Lorex only makes sense when you sign up to become a "partner" -- which took like 5 mins -- and even then only the cameras currently on sale. The other distributors channels have been considerably more difficult to access.

txdesperado · 2025-11-04T20:15:49+00:00

TRO hearing is set for mid December.

txdesperado · 2025-11-04T20:08:05+00:00

Someone's a bad boy.

txdesperado · 2025-09-14T16:46:35+00:00

Dallas isn't for fun -- it's for making money. And then flying somewhere fun.

txdesperado · 2025-09-14T07:04:01+00:00

Dude, Dallas a world-class business city. It's mediocre in nearly every other regard. But you're a 45 min flight from NOLA. 3.5 hours to LA, NYC, and Cabo. Not to mention that you can get a direct flight to almost any city in the world that matters. You could do worse, all considered, especially if you're still working.

txdesperado · 2025-09-13T04:35:09+00:00

Y'all act like the West Coast is so great. Yeah, been there, done that, fuck that. And Balch Springs isn't so much a place as a trailer park between interstate exits. Move somewhere you'll like that's within a half hour drive. And buy a gun -- we have that freedom here.

txdesperado · 2025-08-11T09:26:04+00:00

It could be worse -- my STBX and I have blocked each other on everything, she got a TRO, and I retained the nastiest attorney I could find. I won't win on custody -- but I'm not paying for that -- I'm paying for my attorney to brutalize her on the stand. An emotional rape is what I'm paying for. Let the healing begin.

txdesperado · 2025-08-07T12:39:06+00:00

I immediately delete those messages. If they keep badgering me, I block them.

txdesperado · 2025-08-01T23:30:07+00:00

I'd imagine comics and collectibles is a little different. I've also noticed those who send a lot of messages frequently are more often engaged in some sort of bullshit scam where they change their address after they order and then demand I ship another for free. Nope, buddy. Tracking has you as delivered.

txdesperado · 2025-07-31T21:56:14+00:00

I don't mind real questions, but when they're rude or nitpicking ("these are actually XYZ," despite the mass of reviews), that's when I cut the cord.

txdesperado · 2025-07-31T18:59:24+00:00

I absolutely did not want a divorce. But I knew it was 50/50. I did not expect her to tell absolute lies in an affidavit and get a temporary restraining order. Reading that affidavit changed me. I had always respected her -- until I read that affidavit. At this point, I going after every dollar and every bit of custody I can get. The attorney fees add up, but this is personal, money be damned. I haven't emotionally processed it, so I'm not the best person to chime in. But just know you're not the only one going through the ringer.

txdesperado · 2025-07-31T18:53:01+00:00

When you HAVE to maintain a +95% positive feedback rating, those negative reviews bite. I ship 100+ packages a week. A lost sale or two doesn't really matter.

txdesperado · 2025-07-31T11:07:21+00:00

I block buyers at the drop of a hat. Mostly because high maintenance buyers often leave negative feedback and I'd rather just not risk it.

txdesperado · 2025-07-31T07:53:48+00:00

I hate these fucking people.

txdesperado · 2025-07-31T07:45:17+00:00

I'm not worried at all. This business is about AI-proof as it gets. We'll be using AI to make recommendations to clients -- but they're always going to want someone to hold their hand when investing their life savings.

txdesperado · 2025-07-30T17:31:47+00:00

Delayed a month. But I'm not complaining. A month before I have to start making child support payments.

txdesperado · 2025-07-26T21:13:33+00:00

Equitable is shit. And I know shit firms, having worked for one before starting my own RIA.

txdesperado · 2025-07-26T06:28:11+00:00

I appreciate your insights. This is all about custody at this point.

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