Title says it all. She is not the most technologically savvy person. Based on her description of how enjoyable and convenient it has been to purchase drugs through whatever services she has been interacting with I doubt she has taken any steps to protect herself and our shared network beyond whatever protections are put in place by her browser.

She has no intention of stopping using it, and wouldn’t tell us if she was using it in the future.

What steps can I take to better protect our network?

Update: She hasn’t been using a VPN and didn’t even consider doing that because “it costs too much”

I’m huge into Technology and IT and I see cool devices and projects all the damn time. I even have a local AI running on a big ass server for production (my small app).

But are we deadass? 8 local AI models just imported put on a damn 64 GB flash drive… 999 sold FOR…get this… $89-99…

Fuck me man this is just a scam.😤

I'm applying for an IT Support Specialist role. I'm asking for advice on my résumé.

1. is it too sparse or short? if so should I extend to 2 pages to fit more experience?

2. Should I include projects and less experience?

any advice will be greatly appreciated!

"Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab said on Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant looks to ​contain costs and help fund its massive AI investments."

..."Units such as marketing, commercial business and security will be excluded,..."

I have been on the lookout for a keyboard and a mouse that I can switch between my work computer (Windows) and my personal one (MacBook), as juggling two mice and constantly connecting/disconnecting my keyboard is getting a bit annoying. I currently have two Logitech Pebbles and the Pebble keys, but I wanted a mechanical keyboard. I was very enticed to get the MX Master 3S mouse and the MX Mechanical keyboard, but I want to be able to switch the keys to a burgundy set.

It would be cool if the frame and mouse were black, and if it were a pretty standard keyboard size, no need for a number pad on the right, but also indifferent to it.

So TLDR: Need a mechanical keyboard and a comfortable mouse that will support switching between two different laptops using Bluetooth.

For those that work IT or have seen your organizations cord storage solutions, what are you all doing. For example I have lots of power cords, hdmi, displayports, sata cables, adapters, etc.

Currently I am just using cardboard boxes and just wondering if theres a better idea out there i might like.

I've been messing around with my AD lab today and finally got one issue sorted out. I have two Windows Server domain controllers, but DC01 is currently powered off, so I'm working with DC02 for now. While running dcdiag, I found that the _msdcs delegation was still pointing to DC01. I checked the records and changed it to point to DC02 instead. Ran dcdiag again, and the DNS tests are now passing. I also jumped onto my Windows 11 client to see if it could reach DC02. DNS resolution works, ping is fine, and TCP tests to ports 53, 88, and 389 all succeeded.

So far, so good.

The part I'm still trying to understand is that repadmin /showrpl reports replication failures involving DC01, and DC02 is still logging Event ID 2092 about FSMO role validation. All five FSMO roles are assigned to DC02, but apparently that doesn't mean everything is healthy. I'm not planning to force anything or clean up DC01 until I decide whether I'm bringing it back or retiring it properly. For those who've dealt with this before, would you focus on the Event 2092 warning first, or sort out the DC01 situation before going further?

I'm still learning the deeper side of AD, so I'd appreciate hearing how you'd approach it.

If you train or run deep learning models locally using an RTX 3060, hitting the dreaded PyTorch CUDA out of memory error is a regular headache. Even with the 12GB VRAM version, large batch sizes, unoptimized activation graphs, and memory fragmentation can crash your training scripts instantly.

​Most guides offer generic advice that ignores the specific limits of mid-range consumer cards. I put together a focused troubleshooting guide specifically for the RTX 3060 to help you maximize your VRAM. It covers tuning your batch sizes, leveraging automatic mixed precision, adjusting environment variables for memory allocation, and using gradient accumulation effectively.

​If you want to stop running into sudden VRAM crashes and keep your local machine training smoothly, check out the full breakdown here: https://interconnectd.com/blog/320/how-to-fix-pytorch-cuda-out-of-memory-on-rtx-3060-fast/

​What strategies have you found most effective for managing tight VRAM budgets on your hardware?

Choice A: Dual-booting Windows 11 (default) alongside my preferred Linux distro

Choice B: Completely replacing Windows 11 with my preferred Linux distro

Context: I am struggling with my current laptop setup because I am experiencing severe memory bottlenecks.

Current hardware specs (I own a budget-tier laptop):

• (C:) OS drive 12.7 GB free of 116GB
• (D:) Backup drive 200 GB free of 931 GB (1TB)
• 8 GB memory
• AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
• AMD Radeon Vega 8 (Picasso)

According to my research, Linux Mint is highly recommended as a lightweight Linux distribution for intensive web and database development.

My intention in asking here is to learn from someone with more experience regarding the trade-offs. So... enlighten me, guys!

I have a 2nd round interview for a IT position at a bank headquarters with the director of IT. This is the first time I’ve ever got to have a second round interview and more specifically a in person interview. I’ve been researching online what’s the best dress code. This is a more entry level position in IT but it is also a salary position. The first round interview it seems like most of the people were working from home and so I wasn’t able to get an accurate understanding of what I can expect to dress like. I also never confirmed with the HR recruiter on what the dress attire was (a fault on my laziness)a At my previous role at a Fortune 20 company, I never wore a tie and I did tuck my shirt or polo in and I wore chinos and some comfy dress shoes. I do have a black suit that I can wear with a white shirt which I’ve been thinking of wearing since this is a financial institution and more specifically at a headquarters building and the meeting is with a director. Still having second thoughts though that I might be overdressing, what should I finalize????

UPDATE: So i ended up wearing the suit with no tie and it worked out quite well. The person interviewing me was wearing a polo lol and he was the director himself! HR lady was dressed to part though which I kind of remember her dressed up even for the first round virtual. Still awaiting results on the turnout of the job, will know after this week since they had other candidates that they scheduled for 2nd round interviews. I do know though that it is the final round! Pray for me Reddit people!

So short story first, feel free to skip to the next paragraph if you don't care. I still live with my parents unfortunately. Even with a full time job, I cannot afford rent. My dad has decided to throttle my interent speed for my computer because he doesnt like that I sometimes download large files that slow down his streaming. I dont think this is fair, because I pay for half of the interent bill. I've asked if he will turn it off, he says he has, but he obviously hasn't because my computer still takes 2 hours to download a 3gb file, while my phone, (both connected to the same WiFi,) can do it in about 2 minutes. I know he is able to throttle my interent speed because he's told me he can do it through some app on his phone.

If my internet speed is being throttled by my dad for my computer specifically, is there some way I can get around it? Would changing my IP address do it, if that's even possible? Can I get a VPN? Im not entirely sure how VPNs work tbh, but it seems like a VPN would go through the router rather than my computer, so I'm not sure thay would change anything for me.

Edit: Thanks for the help guys! I think I will tell my dad I will stop paying half of his bill, and get my own interent if he doesnt stop throttling it!

Please help me out here, I want to enjoy what I do but it is SO hard at college? As for the career paths, do I have to worry on finding a decent one with my IT background? Thank you for those who will answer. (You can also share some of your experiences and give me advice:)

The champions of the new KDE Goals for the 2026-2028 cycle will be answering your questions live!

They are working on making KDE a more viable choice for businesses and public institutions by improving enterprise features such as centralized authentication, network management, system administration, and remote access. In the long-term, the idea is to build enough demand for enterprise distributions to bring Plasma and the KDE software stack back into the offerings of enterprise distributions. More info in the full proposal

Leave your questions in the comments or in the KDE Forum post! The champions will answer them live on on Youtube and Peertube on October 29 at at 17:00 UTC.

So i work on ship and we have limited internet per mounth 100mb and ive ran out, i worked out that you can hotspot to the pcs on board and have internet accsess to google but only select sites and reddit(idk why), i was wondering if there is anyway to bypass this to accses whatsapp to talk to my family back home? Any tips and advice is great

(I have tried a vpn but there blocked)

Я недавно навайбкодил расширение для скачивания манги с мангалиба и 18+ ресурсов этого же сервиса . первые 100 глав хорошо загружались , а потом полезли ошибки 403 и 404 . при смене айпишника все работало недолго и проблема вернулась . если есть знающие люди пусть помогут

Anyone know of a device that I could plug a USB HID device into and then plug into my computer that would hide the fact that it is an HID to my computer. This would essentially just be an intermediary device that is read by the computer as a normal keyboard or mouse. Any ideas? Thanks!

I am conducting a research project on IT professionals for my MA Psychology program. I am working with wellbeing, work life balance and perceived stress in IT professionals for which I am collecting data via Standardized questions. All data collected will be confidential ofc. I am in need of 30 participants to fill the form.

I have been trying for months now to get some data, collect some data from participants.

Yes i have tried emails, calls, forwarding everything.

If there is anyone here who can help who's working in IT.

I will be pleased to share the Google link form with you if you agree.

Thanks in advance :)

I graduated this past May with a BS in MIS mostly Big Data concentrated.

I was hired by a small company as an intern while I was still in school to work as a system analyst. 10 months went by and I was still in school. They offered an IT support position (which I had no interest in). They said that was the current need given the company is trying to create an MSP-style business. I had nothing else lined up and just went with it.

I applied to a computational analytics program in Georgia Institute of Technology. I got in and I’m going to start my first class. In my support role I been interacting a bunch with Entra, intune, AD, Defender XDR and sentinel and some exposure to Unify console for WiFi. However I don’t want to stay in support forever… I been looking into moving to a cybersecurity role and looking at potentially studying for CCNA or Sec+. I’m not happy we’re in right now given I feel I have potential for other roles. Just need advice on potential opportunities for a different role.

Hi,

I would appreciate any advice on how to improve this resume. I have gotten in the past 4 months only 2 callbacks. Made it to the fifth interview for a role I really wanted but I wasn't chosen.

At this point im desperate and would accept anything tbh

Saw a video framing this as trouble for WhatsApp/GPay and $1 per like. Went and checked.

What he said, per Free Press Journal (IANS feed): We're adding long press on like to send someone $1 via X Money. Posted Sunday Oct 25, 2026. Mechanics reported: long-press Like to send the post's author $1. The liker pays, the author receives.

Status: announcement/proposal only. Lapaas Voice says it's announced, not confirmed as available, no rollout date, and open questions on confirmation screens, other amounts, eligibility, countries and fees.

X Money per TechX: closed beta early 2026, first external invites March, subset of US Premium+ on June 25, all US Premium and Premium+ subscribers on July 27, 2026. P2P by handle plus a Visa debit card. Cross River Bank as banking partner, money transmitter licenses in 40+ US states. Needs a paid subscription and US only.

India: no launch date announced for X Money or the Like feature (Free Press Journal).

WhatsApp/GPay angle: that's the video's framing. I didn't find any report saying X Money competes with UPI apps in India, and it isn't available there.

Worth noting from TechX only (single source, so take it lightly): Cross River has had an FDIC enforcement order since 2023, and lawmakers wrote to Musk in April asking how a 6% yield on balances would be funded, without detailed public answers.

Would you actually use a $1 tip on a Like, or does it feel like it'd make likes awkward?

Sources: Free Press Journal (IANS), Lapaas Voice, TechX

I just came out of a very long couple of years at work and while professionally I am very much at the top of my game in my field I've come to see and learn a lot of gaps that I've just never had the need to dig in to. Plus I want to round out my professional credential stack as well.

I don't learn very well via lecture. Instead I'm more action driven:

• Here's a concept
• Here's a resource that covers that concept either in depth or enough to get a grasp on it and dig deeper
• Here's a goal to put that concept to practice

I'm not opposed to a paid service either.

As far as skills I'm after for specifics I'm after:

• MS Certifications (may as well finally take them)
  • Specifically O365, Azure VMs, and Entra
• AWS
• ITIL
• Project Management
• And of course since every company is doing it: AI

If they also have things around electronics, etc. then I'd also be happy for that piece as a "hobby" track

I am currently a project engineer at a pretty decent-sized MSP. Been there a few months. Only thing I’m doing technically is 365 migrations, tool implementation. Upgrading old networking equipment. Standard PS work, doesn’t feel challenging and almost like I’m going backwards technically. Boss is incredible and very flexible. Have a current offer for a senior networking engineer/technical project manager for a local big MSP to me. Can’t really make a decision easily. If I knew the new place was going to be super flexible and lenient like current place it would be a no brainer. From strictly a technical position what would you all did?!