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smashman42 commented on Alternative to Rufus for Windows 11 TPM
That's cool, as a rufus user for a crapload of bootable USB junk this sounds fantastic
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that's not much space. not a prob for the linux distro but for windows growth/bloat, might be safer to use another SSD for linux. even if…
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pizzaguy on [Refurbished] EufyCam 3 (S330) 4-Pack with Homebase 3 (Grade C) $998.98 Shipped @ Eufy
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normally the 3rd gen homebase has the 16GB built in and the expansion slot empty, so I assume it means this "pro kit" comes with a 1TB…
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jason2615 on [Refurbished] EufyCam 3 (S330) 4-Pack with Homebase 3 (Grade C) $998.98 Shipped @ Eufy
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If I read it right, Eufy have a wired for power, wireless for data version of these cameras…
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smashman42 commented on TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-Pack)
IIRC that one has very similar guts to the original Google WiFi I have, just slightly faster 2.4g band. My 3x Google WiFi with similar…
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smashman42 commented on Unofficial OzBargain Mortgage Stress Poll
you should have split the not stressed into the time scale as well and had more time points IMO - ppl who bought in the last few yrs vs ppl…
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Often its like a 6hr window and its either no drop at all, an instant drop and reconnect, or maybe 15-20min at worst.
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The Superloop emails I get specify that its NBN works usually, and NBN works are usually in the middle of the night. I don't get texts from…
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Does the apartment have the previous NBN hardware, like a phone line for FTTN/B/C or HFC cable? If yes, Superloop should have been able to…
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yeah, something ain't right there the fact that nbn box --> cat7 cable --> PC works properly means it isn't NBN/Superloop now it has failed…
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put the Cat7 cable in there and test from your PC over WiFi and see what happens - got any other cables? It could be that your Cat5E cable…
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The cat5 cable between your NBN NTD and router is the issue here, Cat5E or better. Your wireless will be slower than hard wired (with the…
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smashman42 commented on Weekly Disconnection: Modem or nbn?
I had similar probs and it ended up being the modem. I was lucky enough to have a spare from another ISP/RSP so I just switched them and…
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smashman42 commented on What NAS Pathway to Take?
Honestly, basically all of the NAS distros do the stuff you want, so if you're familiar with FreeNAS/TrueNAS, what is the benefit of…
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I haven't looked at your specific listed items as I'm not familiar with the best bang for buck units atm, just want to stress the…
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So to clarify and get more info... The router is in the garage right now, and everywhere, both upstairs and downstairs, has patchy WiFi? Or…
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Well I mean, what SSD are you getting? A $50-80 small 250-500GB MX500 or similar yeah sure why not? 4TB massive SATA drive that costs a few…
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no, of course most don't need it. Prob is there is a gap in the market (or at least there was when I last looked) between the affordable…
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Ubiquiti basically take enterprise sort of tech and package it for home power users & small business - that's why it costs more than the…
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Ya, when its a teeny bit more money shoving something bigger in is always tempting. As an owner of both a 6700XT (daughter's rig) and…
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It has DV in it, I assume (hope?!) doesn't stand for *that* DV
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Dunno about the V2 - but IIRC the V1's PSU struggled with some 3080s and the like even though it should have been big enough. The SFX…
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What's your monitor here? In that teeny case is it viable to drop to a RX6700XT(6750?) or 3070(Ti?) to lower your heat load? They'll shred…
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smashman42 replied to
Twix on I Am Getting 33mbps, Should I Stay on 50/20 nbn Plan or Switch to 25/10?
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my point is I'm already getting 100 so they won't upgrade it for free unless I order a higher plan Was just pointing out I'm comparatively…
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badmedicine on I Am Getting 33mbps, Should I Stay on 50/20 nbn Plan or Switch to 25/10?
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the shaped line sync is always like 10% higher or so, so that your actual performance comes closer to what they advertise. My modem reports…
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aznhy01 on I Am Getting 33mbps, Should I Stay on 50/20 nbn Plan or Switch to 25/10?
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You might be able to get 50/20 out of it if you unwire one of those sockets. They didn't make much difference to ADSL2+ signal but with…
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yes, you can use the internal/s as a live-ish backup/mass storage, and then back them up to the 18TB periodically - the more backups you…
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Concur with this advice your current needs are basically buy whatever is cheap and big and it'll be enough, but your mentioned interest in…
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smashman42 commented on Win a Zotac Gaming RTX 4080 16GB AMP Extreme AIRO Graphics Card or 1 of 20 Minor Prizes from ZOTAC
Apparently the secret code is "gaming" I just entered words on the gleam blurb about the card and it worked?!
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smashman42 commented on 1 Year Old NVMe SSD with 90% Health Status
So no write heavy workloads different between the two SSDs? The only way I've got even 10yo SSDs below 90% is to mess with Chia on them…
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