I’m an 8 year data center network engineer who recently broke 100k for the first time. When I got asked my salary requirements I actually only asked for 90k as my highest previous salary was 80k with lots of travel, then I found out they gave me 100k because it was the minimum they could pay someone in my position. I’ve read...
What hardware would you recommend for AP’s and dedicated Firewalls? I really value open-source so bonus points if it works without blobs or the hardware is open or has available schematics....
From their FAQ. So it seems there are free 802.11n APs…
If the device has a DSL modem or an 802.11ac wifi chipset, the libreCMC project can’t support these devices. There are currently no fully free (libre) 802.11ac or DSL modem chipsets
I’m setting up DHCP reservations on my home network and came up with a simple schema to identify devices: .100 is for desktops, .200 for mobiles, .010 for my devices, .020 for my wife’s, and so on. Does anyone else use schemas like this? I’ve also got .local DNS names for each device, but having a consistent schema feels...
Thunderbird 115 has been out over a week now and the lack of packaged versions, especially Flatpak, is beginning to raise eyebrows. Gotta admit, I’ve been curious at the lack of a Flatpak version since the day they announced it’s “availability”....
I am looking into getting a NAS setup at home, but have to consider wanting it to just work and work for my family who are not technically advanced. They use computers fine, but being asked to open a terminal would require letter by letter instructions....
What are some good tech related podcasts you can recommend? I’ve listened a lot to Darknet Diaries but lately, I’ve found it to become less and less interesting as he mostly just interviews some pentesters....
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I’m looking for a keycap set for the Keychron Q11. I may stick with the stock set, just because the Q11 has R1-R4 macro keys on the left-side (see here)....
Interesting move by Canonical. Wonder if this is related to the new GUI for LXD that Canonical released recently? Or maybe they want to bring more projects in-house after the RHEL shakeup?
I am deadset on not having 32bit libraries outside of a sandbox on my PC. I'm supposed to get a refund on all faulty PC parts I had so I ordered new ones and once they arrive, I will have a fresh system. I used flatpak Steam on my current system and it had no access to my download folder which I found slightly irritating. What...
diff tools cannot handle moving code blocks (lemmy.ca)
Adding a line: ✅...
what's the highest increase in salary you've had or seen?
I’m an 8 year data center network engineer who recently broke 100k for the first time. When I got asked my salary requirements I actually only asked for 90k as my highest previous salary was 80k with lots of travel, then I found out they gave me 100k because it was the minimum they could pay someone in my position. I’ve read...
Libre firewall and AP hardware?
What hardware would you recommend for AP’s and dedicated Firewalls? I really value open-source so bonus points if it works without blobs or the hardware is open or has available schematics....
Built my first ergo keyboard (Keebio Sinc) and would like some recommendations on macros and layers that you find useful. More pics/videos inside! (loganmarchione.com)
Details:...
How do you organize your DHCP clients?
I’m setting up DHCP reservations on my home network and came up with a simple schema to identify devices: .100 is for desktops, .200 for mobiles, .010 for my devices, .020 for my wife’s, and so on. Does anyone else use schemas like this? I’ve also got .local DNS names for each device, but having a consistent schema feels...
Thunderbird Flatpak got updated to 115 Supernova (lemmy.world)
Thunderbird 115 - odd lack of packaged options beginning to raise eyebrows?
Thunderbird 115 has been out over a week now and the lack of packaged versions, especially Flatpak, is beginning to raise eyebrows. Gotta admit, I’ve been curious at the lack of a Flatpak version since the day they announced it’s “availability”....
what is the current recommendation for a simple home NAS?
I am looking into getting a NAS setup at home, but have to consider wanting it to just work and work for my family who are not technically advanced. They use computers fine, but being asked to open a terminal would require letter by letter instructions....
What is a good wooden wrist rest that isn't too expensive?
I saw the glorious gaming wooden wrist rest but not a fan of the logo. Is there something better in the price range?...
Good tech podcasts
What are some good tech related podcasts you can recommend? I’ve listened a lot to Darknet Diaries but lately, I’ve found it to become less and less interesting as he mostly just interviews some pentesters....
Intel Exiting the PC Business as it Stops Investment in the Intel NUC (www.servethehome.com)
Looking for keycap set for Keychron Q11 (has R1-R4 macro keys)
I’m looking for a keycap set for the Keychron Q11. I may stick with the stock set, just because the Q11 has R1-R4 macro keys on the left-side (see here)....
LXD is now under Canonical (linuxcontainers.org)
Interesting move by Canonical. Wonder if this is related to the new GUI for LXD that Canonical released recently? Or maybe they want to bring more projects in-house after the RHEL shakeup?
How did Lemmy.world become more popular than Lemmy.ml?
I don’t understand how Lemmy.world developers managed to surpass both Lemmy.ml and Beehaw.org instances in user activity.
Has anyone used the Keychron Q11? (www.keychron.com)
I’m looking for a more ergo keyboard and am looking at the Keychron Q10 (Alice) or Q11 (split), but I’m leaning more towards to the Q11:...
Arch: Flatpak of Snap for Steam?
I am deadset on not having 32bit libraries outside of a sandbox on my PC. I'm supposed to get a refund on all faulty PC parts I had so I ordered new ones and once they arrive, I will have a fresh system. I used flatpak Steam on my current system and it had no access to my download folder which I found slightly irritating. What...
Looking to purchase UPS
Hi All,...