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by b-man1
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Coax install question
Replies: 9
Views: 3776

Re: Coax install question

there is just the power supply, located inside wherd the main TV is and X1 DVR was previously. only have cable modem now, across the house. there is a splitter at the power supply, then it runs outside to the exterior Comcast box. i need to look in there to see if there is a amp...i dont see one ins...
by b-man1
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Coax install question
Replies: 9
Views: 3776

Coax install question

I've had my current cable modem install from Comcast for a bit over three years and forgot about this... During the install, the tech installed an amp, saying the signal was "too weak for X1 service". Ok...no big deal. The amp is a small power adapter w/ 15VDC 400mA output into the coax. I...
by b-man1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: OS / Software Forum
Topic: Windows 10 1903 (May 2019) Manual Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 2138

Re: Windows 10 1903 (May 2019) Manual Upgrade

The update went without issue and seems to be working fine. The sandbox feature will be very useful too.
by b-man1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Red-Eye Peeps: Anyone interested in setting up & maintaining a server?
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Red-Eye Peeps: Anyone interested in setting up & maintaining a server?

I was going to say (being an Exchange guy)...no way would I recommend that small of a shop run an Exchange server. O365 Business Essentials or Premium and be done with it. I don't have time to support them, as I could only help off-hours and weekends, but that's not enough during a business hours is...
by b-man1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:50 pm
Forum: Sizzlin' Deals
Topic: TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 wireless ear buds mini-review
Replies: 2
Views: 2061

Re: TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 wireless ear buds mini-review

How is the noise cancelling for phone calls? When I talk to people that are using AirPods, the background noise is terrible.
by b-man1
Fri Jun 07, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: NWS -Bullets in Back Pocket after being hit with a Taser !!
Replies: 5
Views: 1387

Re: NWS -Bullets in Back Pocket after being hit with a Taser !!

You guys are being too hard on the honorable citizen there...he clearly tapped-out at 1:22 and was no threat. ;)
by b-man1
Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: OS / Software Forum
Topic: Windows 10 1903 (May 2019) Manual Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 2138

Re: Windows 10 1903 (May 2019) Manual Upgrade

updating to this now...I've been wanting to use the sandbox feature for a while.
by b-man1
Fri May 24, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Broadband & Networking
Topic: Secured the home network...finally
Replies: 4
Views: 2527

Re: Secured the home network...finally

UNMS should handle firmware updates for you, but it's another controller to run, like the UniFi controller.
by b-man1
Fri May 24, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: Broadband & Networking
Topic: Secured the home network...finally
Replies: 4
Views: 2527

Secured the home network...finally

It's been a long time coming, but I finally made the effort to segment my home network. I was originally using a Ubiquiti Edgerouter X and several unmanaged switches. I added a few Ubiquiti UniFi 8-port PoE switches (didn't go with one of their USG devices...kept the Edgerouter X). My WAPs are old R...
by b-man1
Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Nature Exacts Ultimate Karma
Replies: 1
Views: 802

Re: Nature Exacts Ultimate Karma

Lions left only the poacher's skull and a pair of his pants, officials say.
Lions: 1
Poacher: -999999999
by b-man1
Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: UnRAID 6
Replies: 8
Views: 3389

Re: UnRAID 6

Nice...glad that little server is still getting put to good use!
by b-man1
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Viking Sky cruise ship engines failed because of low oil levels, maritime official says
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

Re: Viking Sky cruise ship engines failed because of low oil levels, maritime official says

I thought things like that were pressurized to avoid movement causing these types of issues.
by b-man1
Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Groovy Movies, DVD's, Music and Anime!
Topic: Here we go again - another DOOM movie
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Re: Here we go again - another DOOM movie

Wow, that looks like a SyFy Sunday movie...
by b-man1
Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Furniture sliding, parts of ceiling fall off on Viking Sky cruise ship
Replies: 3
Views: 1710

Re: Furniture sliding, parts of ceiling fall off on Viking Sky cruise ship

My wife and I were on a cruise during Irma and also had engine issues. They were in "limp mode" on one of the engines, so they eased off the other to avoid over-taxing it and ending up with both failing. You're right, you'd think they would design them so that one engine is enough and the ...