I recently faced what can only be described as a hard drive nightmare with my Proxmox server, which runs on an HP DL380 server with 12 SAS drives on the front and three bays on the back. The main array was humming along just fine, but the three 16TB drives I added to the back? …
Well, on a bit of a lark I started looking into bidding on Mini Trucks in Japan. Little did I know I would end up actually winning one. After several months, I now have it here at my house, but not without a number of stories to go along with it. The big thing is, …
Consolidating for Convenience and Algorithm Hell I realize this information is available elsewhere, but by consolidating and reposting it here, I hope it helps both with search algorithms and for anyone facing similar issues. Plus, it saves me the trouble of tracking down the original sources when the problem inevitably crops up again. So yes, …
Recently, I encountered a heart-stopping issue with my Proxmox server. I had been tinkering with disk partitions, trying to get a couple of drives recognized for backups. After a reboot, things went from bad to worse: my server booted up, but the Proxmox GUI was gone, and none of my VMs were running. Panic mode …
Disclaimer: This article is based on my research and experience. I am not a CPA or tax expert, and this should not be considered professional advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional if needed. This is merely a roadmap for reference. In Vine member groups, taxes are a hot topic to avoid. …
I understand that giving away 30 or more items for free in exchange for reviews is a significant expense, but your competitors are doing it, and so should you. If you are going to play in this arena, realize that Vine reviewers aren’t stupid. Here are some games NOT to play: The bottom line is, …
I’ve been on Vine for a while longer now, and I’m starting to get more opinionated about the program, other Vine users, reviews in general, and sellers. Here are some of my updated thoughts. First off, Vine is amazing. There are several groups exclusively for Vine members where the words “blessed” and “blessing” are surprisingly …
Well, work grinds to a halt. ChatGPT is down. Is anyone else having trouble with ChatGPT? I can’t seem to access it. Is it just me, or is @OpenAI down? #ChatGPT #AI #DownDetector— John “JR” Smith (@jsmith4260) March 25, 2024 Downdetector.com is starting to glow with the number of reports, so it is starting to …
The holidays are over, and I just got a box of goodies. A whole slew of new WiFi dongles featuring the MediaTek MT7612U. I spent the night with my sons shucking the boxes, and assembling them to end up with the box above. I am still waiting on a few critical parts, but I will …
I recently became acquainted with the Amazon Vine program after being invited to participate in it. After spending some time getting to know the ins and outs of the program, I wanted to share a few observations. First off, yes, people do receive free products and provide reviews on them. However, the nuance here is …