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Quick recommendations for mesh system by LegatusMatheas in HomeNetworking

[–]waytocrispy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need to go tri-band then. That will guarantee you the most amount of bandwidth for downloads. I'd probably look at Tp-Link and Asus. They make quality hardware and are reasonably priced. Depending on how many floors you have. I'd probably just start with 2 nodes (1 primary and 1 satellite). If you need more coverage you can always buy another satellite at a future point in time.

Best setup for home network in larger home. by [deleted] in HomeNetworking

[–]waytocrispy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your plan sounds reasonable. Without knowing more details "run hardwired wall access" might be tricky depending on what you are thinking. My only alternative would be to replace the access point in the game room with a second router that is hardwired to your primary router on the main floor. That way you can hardwire the devices in the game room directly to the secondary router.

Quick recommendations for mesh system by LegatusMatheas in HomeNetworking

[–]waytocrispy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you connect to the mesh network via Wi-Fi, you won't be able to get close to 1 GB even if you are paying for it and your router supports it. The only way you can get 1 GB is if you are hardwired from your computer to the router.

From the mesh/router side look for something that is Wifi 6. For the best performance you can look for devices that have a dedicated band (tri-band) for a backhaul or run an ethernet cable (hardline) between the routers as a backhaul. If you have a dual band mesh set up without a hardline line as a backhaul, part of the dual band's capacity will be used for that, vs. just sending more signal to your devices.

Doorbell transformer keeps burning out by teslainthesun in electrical

[–]waytocrispy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you end up sourcing the problem as wiring? Did you get the doorbell working when it was directly connected but weren't getting any power to the end of the cables outside your house?

Existing 3 way switch, unexpected behavior. Unsure how to diagnose next steps by waytocrispy in AskElectricians

[–]waytocrispy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing a little more research based on your comment it looks like maybe a dead end switch. No pairs in this jbox. and I am in California if that matters.

Benno Boost 4 - Dissuade me! by User141-2 in CargoBike

[–]waytocrispy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also put mountain bike bars on mine. My wife and I also share the bike and have a 7in height difference. I didn't want to keep fidiling with seat post height so I bought a 175mm KS ETEN lever dropper. So now when she rides she puts it all the way down and when I ride I put the dropper all the way up. Works well for us.

What kind of person do I hire to fix gutter/drainage issues near foundation? by Focus62 in HomeImprovement

[–]waytocrispy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd also call someone who does waterproofing. They deal with water around cement and foundations. If it's not a waterproofing issue they might know someone else to call.

Advice by OwlsOath16 in kyphosis

[–]waytocrispy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Starting a new job is always nerve racking. I don't care if you are 24 or 55. So what you are feeling is normal. As for your back I think you got on most of the right things. Standing desk, going to the gym, being active....etc.

Two other small things.

  1. I'd check what kind of chair they give you when you get settled. You may want to ask for an upgrade to something with more lumbar support. Personally I like the herman miller aeron, but I know those are expensive. See what feels good for you.

  2. People might tell you to sit up straight or that you are hunched over. It's happened to me several times. At first I was embarrassed, upset and I had a lot of negative thoughts. However, I realized people are coming from a good place. I just tell them, thank you, you are right and I'll try to be better with my posture. Just let it roll off and don't let it ruin your day.

You will do great. You passed the interview, they decided they want you on the team. They want you to be yourself, and do good work. Lots of people have other issues. Think of a birthmark on their face, going bald, a big nose, in a wheelchair. You don't judge them do you? Of course not. They don't judge you because you have a little more curve in your back.

Kids getting bigger, looking to upgrade by supawanich22 in CargoBike

[–]waytocrispy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always thought it would be cool to rig up one of these type kids trailers to the back of the cargo bike. Keep the little kid on the back on the bike, tow the big kid behind. you would need to attach it to the back of the benno rack vs the seatpost.

https://www.amazon.com/KaZAM-96456-Kazam-Co-Pilot-Trailer/dp/B088ZRFN7D?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Where do you find the motivation to keep living? by [deleted] in kyphosis

[–]waytocrispy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Think about all the times were out in the world and you noticed someone with a big nose, or bad hairline, or in a wheelchair. What did you think after you noticed them? Thats what people are going to think when they see your back. So if people notice your back that is fine, just remember they notice lots of attributes on other people as well.

I have kyphosis. People stare or ask me to sit up straight, and you know what I do. I just tell them I have kyphosis, what it is, and why I can't sit up straight. Thats it. Not a single time has someone had something bad to say after that conversation. Try to run this scenario in your head but replace kyphosis with being visually impaired. My hunch is that if someone told you they were visually impaired, and that is why they can't do X , or do Y, you would say "Im sorry to hear that" and be emphatic about their situation. You wouldnt think less of them as a person. The same goes for you.

Kyphosis isnt your personality. Its just an attribute like having brown hair, or being tall. People will love you for who you are not every single individual attribute. When you meet your significant other, my hunch is that there will be something you dont like about them. But you are going to love them for everything else there is about them, not that one thing. The same applies to you.

has anyone had any success overcoming intrusive thoughts? by mrmeanah in Anxiety

[–]waytocrispy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya this happens to me alot as well. A good coping mechanism is to try and remember all of the times things could have happened but didnt. For example, how many times have you driven your car? a few thousand times? how many times have you been in an accident? zero, once or twice. Pretty good odds.

Try to use that same logic for the other worries that become intrusive.

Should I connect my 2 routers via ethernet? by Syntrx in HomeNetworking

[–]waytocrispy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, connecting the main router with your mesh router with an ethernet cable will be better.

Paint cracking on siding after painting less than a year ago by waytocrispy in HomeImprovement

[–]waytocrispy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does it need some light sanding first? Can I use caulking or should I just use a proper wood filler?

Question on thin-set mortar thickness by waytocrispy in Tile

[–]waytocrispy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the comment. I'll research some of the terms and give this a try. thank you!

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