What's Bothering You? (The thread about what is bothering you.)

[suicidal_orange]

Slow downloads on my Linux machine.
Narrowed it down to a software issue, as I've installed a new gigabit ethernet pci card. Still exactly the same slow download speeds.

Is it connected at gigabit or using the wrong module?  Unlikely on two cards but they could actually be the same chip )

[SBJ]

Slow downloads on my Linux machine.
Narrowed it down to a software issue, as I've installed a new gigabit ethernet pci card. Still exactly the same slow download speeds.

Is it connected at gigabit or using the wrong module?  Unlikely on two cards but they could actually be the same chip )

I didn't really think that it could be the same chip.
It says connection speed: 1Gbps.
However when I do a speedtest I get this result:

My connection is 150/150.

EDIT: After checking I can at least say it's not the same model.
The new one installed is a TP-link, while the one on the motherboard is a intel.

[suicidal_orange]

Down slower than up, very strange.  Though Linux limiting network speed would be even stranger...

I guess you've tried the usual putting something else on that cable/port in the switch/router to confirm the problem is the computer but not sure what else it could be.  Have you tried an alternate OS perhaps, a live BSD CD/USB?

[SBJ]

Down slower than up, very strange.  Though Linux limiting network speed would be even stranger...

I guess you've tried the usual putting something else on that cable/port in the switch/router to confirm the problem is the computer but not sure what else it could be.  Have you tried an alternate OS perhaps, a live BSD CD/USB?

No that's my next step. Trying a different os that is.
I'm pretty certain that an update borked it.
Yeah tested out the switch and the cable, no issues there.

[tp4tissue]

I didn't really think that it could be the same chip.
It says connection speed: 1Gbps.
However when I do a speedtest I get this result:

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My connection is 150/150.

EDIT: After checking I can at least say it's not the same model.
The new one installed is a TP-link, while the one on the motherboard is a intel.

You need dat.. rrr..   Nighthawk x4s.. bes router.. says internet.

But also the wifi card , 9260/9560 are the go to cards,  the ax200 is faster, buhhhhhhhhh  it's new so drivers/ compatibility issues.

[xtrafrood]

Down slower than up, very strange.  Though Linux limiting network speed would be even stranger...

I guess you've tried the usual putting something else on that cable/port in the switch/router to confirm the problem is the computer but not sure what else it could be.  Have you tried an alternate OS perhaps, a live BSD CD/USB?

No that's my next step. Trying a different os that is.
I'm pretty certain that an update borked it.
Yeah tested out the switch and the cable, no issues there.

I had some issues with a TP-link PCIE wifi card some years ago.  Issue was worse in Win 10 Home (both auto & TP-link drivers) compared to Linux distros, but still pretty bad for a PCIE device.  Probably a decent company and I should have sent it back *shrugs*.

[demik]

When people use children/babies to get in the carpool lane. Your crotch goblins can’t drive so you don’t get no carpool privileges.

[tp4tissue]

Apex Legend downloads from the EA server @ 98MB/s

This is clear indicator of an Evil corporation peddling digi-crack...   

Am uninstalling.


Blizzard is a much more responsible company,  it only sends games out at 74MB/s

[noisyturtle]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

[SBJ]

Down slower than up, very strange.  Though Linux limiting network speed would be even stranger...

I guess you've tried the usual putting something else on that cable/port in the switch/router to confirm the problem is the computer but not sure what else it could be.  Have you tried an alternate OS perhaps, a live BSD CD/USB?

No that's my next step. Trying a different os that is.
I'm pretty certain that an update borked it.
Yeah tested out the switch and the cable, no issues there.

I had some issues with a TP-link PCIE wifi card some years ago.  Issue was worse in Win 10 Home (both auto & TP-link drivers) compared to Linux distros, but still pretty bad for a PCIE device.  Probably a decent company and I should have sent it back *shrugs*.

I've tested it pretty extensively and I can't find fault anywhere but with software.
I don't think it's the tp-link software to be clear, it's some Linux update that borked it.
Ah well, I eneded up changing distro's... again.

[suicidal_orange]

I've tested it pretty extensively and I can't find fault anywhere but with software.
I don't think it's the tp-link software to be clear, it's some Linux update that borked it.
Ah well, I eneded up changing distro's... again.

Did you try alternate CPU schedulers and the like first?  The distro shouldn't make much difference unless they're using random kernel patchset, most of the code in both kernel and browser is done upstream which is the whole point.  It worked, I'd have had to stick with it and work out why it was so slow so I could send a bug report.  Too late now though

[SBJ]

I've tested it pretty extensively and I can't find fault anywhere but with software.
I don't think it's the tp-link software to be clear, it's some Linux update that borked it.
Ah well, I eneded up changing distro's... again.

Did you try alternate CPU schedulers and the like first?  The distro shouldn't make much difference unless they're using random kernel patchset, most of the code in both kernel and browser is done upstream which is the whole point.  It worked, I'd have had to stick with it and work out why it was so slow so I could send a bug report.  Too late now though

I need to get better at troubleshooting Linux. As it stands now I don't know where to begin. Do you know of any good reading for such things?
Debian, arch. Doesn't matter what. I'll try out whatever you link me.

[dingusxmcgee]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

Password managers.
Last Pass, 1pass, keypads. Etc.
Personally use LastPass and like it but there are many options.

[fanpeople]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

Password managers.
Last Pass, 1pass, keypads. Etc.
Personally use LastPass and like it but there are many options.

Use password as default password for all passwords. Write it on a bit of paper and stick it under your keyboard. Also tell five of your closest coworkers in case you forget.

INFOSEC AS ****/10

[xtrafrood]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

Password managers.
Last Pass, 1pass, keypads. Etc.
Personally use LastPass and like it but there are many options.

Use password as default password for all passwords. Write it on a bit of paper and stick it under your keyboard. Also tell five of your closest coworkers in case you forget.

INFOSEC AS ****/10

Username/password on post-it note be INFOSEC +3000 pts

[fanpeople]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

Password managers.
Last Pass, 1pass, keypads. Etc.
Personally use LastPass and like it but there are many options.

Use password as default password for all passwords. Write it on a bit of paper and stick it under your keyboard. Also tell five of your closest coworkers in case you forget.

INFOSEC AS ****/10

Username/password on post-it note be INFOSEC +3000 pts

Like this one time in Dubai, when the gate combo to our compound got changed and everyone wrote the new combo on bits of paper. This one ****head, dropped said bit of paper and caused the combo to be changed again. And then someone did it again and then an angry email came out, saying don't write the gate combo on paper. It was not super effective and within like three weeks the combo got changed again.

[xtrafrood]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

Password managers.
Last Pass, 1pass, keypads. Etc.
Personally use LastPass and like it but there are many options.

Use password as default password for all passwords. Write it on a bit of paper and stick it under your keyboard. Also tell five of your closest coworkers in case you forget.

INFOSEC AS ****/10

Username/password on post-it note be INFOSEC +3000 pts

Like this one time in Dubai, when the gate combo to our compound got changed and everyone wrote the new combo on bits of paper. This one ****head, dropped said bit of paper and caused the combo to be changed again. And then someone did it again and then an angry email came out, saying don't write the gate combo on paper. It was not super effective and within like three weeks the combo got changed again.

Yep, see there--they cheaped out and bought the gold leaf paper when they should have bought a pad of gold leaf post-it notes.

[fanpeople]

How tf do admins remember all their usernames and passwords? I've so many damn accounts and logins I sometimes lock myself out just cycling through them to get into somewhere I haven't been in ages.

Password managers.
Last Pass, 1pass, keypads. Etc.
Personally use LastPass and like it but there are many options.

Use password as default password for all passwords. Write it on a bit of paper and stick it under your keyboard. Also tell five of your closest coworkers in case you forget.

INFOSEC AS ****/10

Username/password on post-it note be INFOSEC +3000 pts

Like this one time in Dubai, when the gate combo to our compound got changed and everyone wrote the new combo on bits of paper. This one ****head, dropped said bit of paper and caused the combo to be changed again. And then someone did it again and then an angry email came out, saying don't write the gate combo on paper. It was not super effective and within like three weeks the combo got changed again.

Yep, see there--they cheaped out and bought the gold leaf paper when they should have bought a pad of gold leaf post-it notes.

Gold leaf post-it notes with diamond encrusted itemization indicators. Cannot go wrong.

[noisyturtle]

I ****ing HATE the bus. HATE IT.

[demik]

I ****ing HATE the bus. HATE IT.

[tp4tissue]

Windows 10 HOME..  This is the most frustrating software ever...   They've ruined windoz..

[SBJ]

Windows 10 HOME..  This is the most frustrating software ever...   They've ruined windoz..

Care to explain? Other than WINDOZE=BAD.

[romevi]

I ****ing HATE the bus. HATE IT.

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[mizzoperator]

Actually, another thing that's bothering me...
There is this one ad playing on youtube for some random Steelseries board (maybe another company, I don't know)
and it insists that the mechanical keyboard switch was first created in 1974 (or 1984).
This REALLY irritates me because this is AGAIN propaganda for friggin' Cherry. It INFURIATES me.
CHERRY DID NOT INVENT THE MECHANICAL KEYBOARD! THEY DIDN'T INVENT SWITCHES! AAAAGHHGHGH!!

[tp4tissue]

Windows 10 HOME..  This is the most frustrating software ever...   They've ruined windoz..

Care to explain? Other than WINDOZE=BAD.

All the options are hidden,  they even excluded group policy editor..

[sarahnicole]

Every time I think it’s safe to finally wear jeans and sneakers and black shirts it’s still like 90 degrees out fml

[Sifo]

I have the worst luck with ear impressions ;(

[tp4tissue]

I have the worst luck with ear impressions ;(

//headscratch , 

Is this.. some sort of new secs thing for young people ??

[suicidal_orange]

I have the worst luck with ear impressions ;(

When I was thinking of getting custom IEMs years ago you were complaining about them and put me off, just today I saw someone wearing a pair and was thinking about it again and here you are   Sorry to hear you're still having problems though my wallet thanks you!

[Sifo]

I have the worst luck with ear impressions ;(

When I was thinking of getting custom IEMs years ago you were complaining about them and put me off, just today I saw someone wearing a pair and was thinking about it again and here you are   Sorry to hear you're still having problems though my wallet thanks you!

it's literally just me tho

I went to empire ears in person cuz I knew something would happen and the audiologist I went to just happened to do a bad job lmao

once everything gets sorted, it's a great time

[suicidal_orange]

I went to empire ears in person cuz I knew something would happen and the audiologist I went to just happened to do a bad job lmao

once everything gets sorted, it's a great time

Ooh, those are very shiny

One day no doubt I'll take the risk but I know the audiologists in my hometown suck - they say my mum can hear fine when blatantly she cannot.  Hard to trust anyone so inept with what is surely a trickier task...

[Sifo]

I went to empire ears in person cuz I knew something would happen and the audiologist I went to just happened to do a bad job lmao

once everything gets sorted, it's a great time

Ooh, those are very shiny

One day no doubt I'll take the risk but I know the audiologists in my hometown suck - they say my mum can hear fine when blatantly she cannot.  Hard to trust anyone so inept with what is surely a trickier task...

having a good audiologist is the key... I've been very inconsistent with mine and so far due to appointment availability and only 1 has done a decent job.

If u ever get a chance to go to an audio show sometimes they'll take them on site for you. or better yet get your ears 3d scanned and go with a company that'll do 3d printed shells

[tp4tissue]

Overall Sifo,  I'm not convinced that molded shells are better.

They can not replicate the resonance properties of the ear/head area.  They're still measuring a point source.

The claims for custom mold is to minimize interference , but it fundamentally adds its own form of harmonic distortion as it simply is not the sound format of a natural acoustic experience.

[Sifo]

Overall Sifo,  I'm not convinced that molded shells are better.

They can not replicate the resonance properties of the ear/head area.  They're still measuring a point source.

The claims for custom mold is to minimize interference , but it fundamentally adds its own form of harmonic distortion as it simply is not the sound format of a natural acoustic experience.

they're objectively more comfortable than universals that's all I care about sir

[suicidal_orange]

Today I got an e-mail from my bank, after 16 years they've decided I'm no longer a student and are taking away my interest free overdraft.  They're not wrong - I've not been a student for 13 years and 5 years ago I told them this when I set up my mortgage.  I never used the overdraft even when I was a student so it's not really a problem but I've always enjoyed laughing that it's there to be abused if needed and now it won't be.

[tp4tissue]

Today I got an e-mail from my bank, after 16 years they've decided I'm no longer a student and are taking away my interest free overdraft.  They're not wrong - I've not been a student for 13 years and 5 years ago I told them this when I set up my mortgage.  I never used the overdraft even when I was a student so it's not really a problem but I've always enjoyed laughing that it's there to be abused if needed and now it won't be.

How much can you overdraw on that interest free ?

[suicidal_orange]

Today I got an e-mail from my bank, after 16 years they've decided I'm no longer a student and are taking away my interest free overdraft.  They're not wrong - I've not been a student for 13 years and 5 years ago I told them this when I set up my mortgage.  I never used the overdraft even when I was a student so it's not really a problem but I've always enjoyed laughing that it's there to be abused if needed and now it won't be.

How much can you overdraw on that interest free ?

Being as the only way to get it increased is to use it and pay it back or ask (neither of which I've done) it's what they thought was reasonable for someone who had never had any income back in 2003 - £1200.  Not a huge amount but enough for any random hobby related purchase...  I should probably ask them to increase it now )

[tp4tissue]

Being as the only way to get it increased is to use it and pay it back or ask (neither of which I've done) it's what they thought was reasonable for someone who had never had any income back in 2003 - £1200.  Not a huge amount but enough for any random hobby related purchase...  I should probably ask them to increase it now )

How much time is it interest free,  u could've overdrew, bought weed, sold weed, then come out +10000%.. Master Dr00g dealer.   Then enter the pharaceutical industry peddling opiods as pain killers addicting them housewives and rich people.

[noisyturtle]

Developers acting like their **** don't stink and everything they touch is golden then being offended and confused when their **** is broken beyond all ****s and cannot even be worked on properly.

[suicidal_orange]

Woke up latish, realised I hadn't put my phone on charge so no music at work.  Plugged it in anyway and it didn't want to charge, took 5 mins to convince it but it is now.  Turned on computer - keyboard doesn't work, boot screen (Linux) filled with debug messages.  Pressed reboot, it crashed instead.  Rebooted and it worked, until I went to eat and came back - keyboard dead again.  Un/re-plugged it and it's working, for now.  Now I have 10 mins 'til I have to go to work so no time to debug and be able to buy anything needed to fix it before the weekend.

Why always a Friday?!

[fanpeople]

Used my bodies ventilation cycle to clean my keyboard. Got a face full of dried cum. Well that is my guess as to what it is.

[iri]

Developers acting like their **** don't stink and everything they touch is golden then being offended and confused when their **** is broken beyond all ****s and cannot even be worked on properly.

Are you a software tester? Having a dedicated QA person is my dream that will never come true.

[suicidal_orange]

It's confirmed, the USB socket on my trusty old Nokia 808 pureview is practically dead.  Back to carrying a 'huge' fragile phone

And then I go to open my bag and the zip breaks.  It too has been a bit dodgy for a while but has gone from 96% functional to 50% (unusable) overnight and now I need a bag before Monday with zero research.

I daren't touch anything for fear it dies!

[fohat.digs]

Having been in the construction industry for many years, it is a given that "moving parts" are almost destined to eventually be points of failure.

Small sockets on portable devices in particular - I am astonished that they don't fail far more often than they do.

After my wife brought home an Apple laptop a few years ago with a magnetic power connection, I have been obsessed with the efficacy of that concept. I bought 3 of these (1 for home, 1 for car, and 1 for work) along with some extra end plugs (also some "C" tips in anticipation of future purchases). With a connector in each of my commonly-used devices, I can switch back and forth with ease. Also, it can easily be done one-handed, in the dark, from an awkward position!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/USLION-3A-Fast-Micro-USB-Type-C-Magnetic-Charging-Charger-Data-Cable-For-Android/392289639698?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661265873103&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[Coreda]

After my wife brought home an Apple laptop a few years ago with a magnetic power connection, I have been obsessed with the efficacy of that concept. I bought 3 of these (1 for home, 1 for car, and 1 for work) along with some extra end plugs (also some "C" tips in anticipation of future purchases). With a connector in each of my commonly-used devices, I can switch back and forth with ease. Also, it can easily be done one-handed, in the dark, from an awkward position!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/USLION-3A-Fast-Micro-USB-Type-C-Magnetic-Charging-Charger-Data-Cable-For-Android/392289639698?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661265873103&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

MagSafe was great so it's interesting to see similar concepts using the C-type bidirectional socket. Looking at the eBay screenshots though: 480Mbp/s transfer rate? That's USB 2.0 speed.

[suicidal_orange]

Having been in the construction industry for many years, it is a given that "moving parts" are almost destined to eventually be points of failure.

Small sockets on portable devices in particular - I am astonished that they don't fail far more often than they do.

After my wife brought home an Apple laptop a few years ago with a magnetic power connection, I have been obsessed with the efficacy of that concept. I bought 3 of these (1 for home, 1 for car, and 1 for work) along with some extra end plugs (also some "C" tips in anticipation of future purchases). With a connector in each of my commonly-used devices, I can switch back and forth with ease. Also, it can easily be done one-handed, in the dark, from an awkward position!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/USLION-3A-Fast-Micro-USB-Type-C-Magnetic-Charging-Charger-Data-Cable-For-Android/392289639698?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661265873103&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

True, I've been really clumsy for nearly three months and knocked my phone onto the floor while it was charging more in this time than I have in many years previously.  I'm using my old phone as I don't trust myself not to smash the screen on my new one (again, already replaced it once) but in doing so rediscovered my love for it's tiny (by modern standards) size.

I want to be healthy and waste money doing up my bike not tired and useless spending on fixing things or worse, preventing damage that should never be happening in the first place.  I do like the idea of interchangable magnetic chargers though so might make an exception...

[fohat.digs]

I do like the idea of interchangeable magnetic chargers though so might make an exception.

I absolutely love mine and would not want to go back. The only downsides of this particular model are that the (sturdy) cable is a bit on the stiff side and it has a ridiculously bright blue LED.

[xtrafrood]

Linus Tech Tips gave high marks for Volta charger cables (magnetic interchangeable connector cables).  Never used them myself, though the concept is intriguing.

[noisyturtle]

Why did God give men nipples if we're not supposed to breastfeed our pets?

[demik]

Why did God give men nipples if we're not supposed to breastfeed our pets?

To pierce them so we can hang stuff off the rings. Or bars.