[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

That about sums it up.

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

To each his own, but the Branch Ergonomic is the most uncomfortable chair I've ever sat in. It's almost entirely plastic and the lumbar support isn't rigid enough to provide any support. The worst part is they have a 30 DAY return policy. By the time I had used the chair long enough to make an assessment, I was stuck with it.

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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by triptrapper@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

Hey all, I'm very new to self-hosting and have no background in anything computer-related. I'll explain in as much detail as I can. I'm running Plex on a Synology DS220+. I'm using the Plex app, i.e. not using Docker (see note below).

The issue: I can watch Plex on my local network in 4K, but outside my local network it barely makes it to 720p. I thought it was an issue with my upload speed, but I got gigabit last week and it hasn't fixed the issue. I have remote access enabled in Plex through a manually-specified port. The issue persists with my own account and any friends who have access to my library.

I appreciate any advice, links or questions you can offer!

NOTE: I understand the benefits of Docker and I promise to transition in the future. I spent many hours learning and troubleshooting, and it was even functional at times, but eventually I needed something that just worked.

EDIT: You all have been so helpful and supportive. Thanks for meeting me where I'm at and sharing some potential issues.

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There are a few spots I've neglected to replace old brittle sealant (around the kitchen sink) or never sealed at all (new faucet I installed 8 months ago). Now there's black gunk accruing under and around the sealant.

When I go to replace the sealant, how do I kill the mold so it's safe to seal over again?

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago

A friend who worked at Meta said pretty concisely, "You get rewarded for coming up with something new, not improving something old."

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 38 points 2 months ago

I got a set of metal picks from Harbor Freight for like 3 bucks. They're similar to the pick tool that a dental hygienist uses. I use these things nearly every day to scrape stuff out of a crevice, retrieve something out of a narrow hole, pull stuff out of a tube or straw, precision clean corners of things, etc. I love them.

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[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 38 points 4 months ago

Horrible horrible horrible

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 28 points 7 months ago

Is there any way to confirm this? Or are there examples of artists who made a significant amount of money from NFTs? I understand its potential benefit for artists, but I mostly remember already-rich corporations (e.g. UFC) using them as another way to extract money from consumers.

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 45 points 7 months ago

I donate frequently also. It pains me that people poke fun at Wikimedia or Jimmy Wales for their constant fundraising. It's such a ubiquitous tool, it's a miracle that it's free.

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 61 points 7 months ago

You've worked there for... a few weeks? And you're declaring that the reasons for the strike are bullshit? Bless your heart and good luck being exploited.

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 24 points 8 months ago

You don't know the circumstances under which she had kids. I understand your point that they didn't ask to be born, but if that's the case are they just going to be bitter freeloaders to punish her?

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 44 points 9 months ago

About a year ago?

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 119 points 10 months ago

"I'm a free agent, and I want to do my job for the highest bidder."

[-] triptrapper@lemmy.world 49 points 10 months ago

I was at a large outdoor music festival in 2015. On Saturday night thousands of people were lined up to use overflowing port-a-potties. Naturally, I made my way to the perimeter fence to pee. A cop came up behind me, shined his bright flashlight on me and said, "It's not worth an indecent exposure charge, man."

I was alone, in the dark, facing away from the zero people near me, and this pervert approaches me and threatens me with his pervert law. Get a fucking life.

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