I would touch the tip of my finger to my buddy's nose and say, "Beep." He would give me a look. I would do it again and he would do a little lip snarl. Do it again and it would get bigger. Eventually he would "snap" at my finger. He wasn't doing it to hurt, I barely felt it, was just his little way of saying, "I got ya."
He would also bark at women when they would sneeze.
He would also play with a rock in the kiddie pool.
Never used VyOS so can't help there. I do use OpnSense, TP-Link Omada EAP-650's (with an isolated vLAN for the guest network) multiple vLAN's for cameras, iot, management, Trusted devices, and DMZ, along with Wireguard for remote access and since my ISP only gives me an IPv4 address I use a Wireguard tunnel to Route64 for IPv6 connectivity, a cellular connection for backup internet connectivity, CrowdSec, Intrusion Detection, Caddy, and UnboundDNS.
I used multiple different Router OS' since around 2005 and settled on OpnSense years ago. I stick around because there is rarely an issue and the reporting system makes it easy to visually spot issues.
First, you need to verify whether you actually have a public IP or if your ISP has you stuck behind CG-NAT, because that dictates your options.
If you're behind CG-NAT, Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared): This is usually the easiest path if you are mostly trying to access web-based services (HTTP/HTTPS) on your server. Your home server initiates the outbound connection to Cloudflare, so CG-NAT doesn't matter. You just set up a domain (or subdomains) for each service you want to reach. If you need full network-level or SSH access rather than just web apps, check out ZeroTier.
If you have a direct public IP (even a dynamic one), you can run a reverse proxy like Caddy paired with a free DDNS provider like DuckDNS or FreeDNS. One nice thing about Caddy is that it handles getting and renewing real, valid Let's Encrypt SSL certificates automatically, so you don't have to deal with manual or self-signed certs at all.
Dealing with the WireGuard block, if your country's ISP is using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to identify and drop WireGuard traffic, traditional VPNs like OpenVPN might get blocked pretty quickly too. If you still want a true VPN setup, look into AmneziaWG (it's a fork of WireGuard specifically modified to scramble packet signatures and bypass DPI) or obfuscated proxy protocols like V2Ray / Xray or Shadowsocks.
I watched the original RDA version as a kid. It probably had a bigger impact on my morals than my mother did (which a lot of people should be thankful for).
Later in life, I realized some of his improvised tricks were complete TV logic or exaggerated for safety reasons, but a surprising number of those basic principles actually hold up in a pinch. I’ve noticed a few things where my own politics diverge from the show’s commentary over the years, but overall, it was a great series. A huge reason I got into Stargate SG-1 later on was simply because I loved RDA in MacGyver.
As for the reboot, I made it about three minutes in before shutting it off. They had a scene with people blathering on about tech, and literally nothing they said made a lick of sense. It felt like watching 90s "Hackers" tropes forced into a modern setting. The writers clearly had zero clue how actual technology works - which you could get away with in in the 80's and 90's, but comes across as lazy and cringe-inducing today.
Hardee's: The Big Roast Beef Sandwich. One of the few nice memories as a kid. None where I've lived for a long while. Finally went on a trip where there was a Hardee's and it's no longer there. The BBQ sauce made it amazing. Now it's just Carl's JR with a different name.
Taco John's: The Super Potato Ole... got it again on a trip years later, it's cheap crap now. Again none where I've been living.
I've looked on Google maps a few times at the house where I was most of my childhood and it's turned into a dump. Satellite view shows one area where it actually looks like trash has been piled up in one area and there are multiple broken down vehicles.
No major formal education. Did a DOS class at a local Community College back in the day, only did it for the certificate and made my high school pay for it. I already knew how to do everything they were walking me through anyway, I only showed up a couple days per week to drop stuff off.
The instructor made a big deal one of the last days. He stood near this whiteboard and said, "I'm ashamed, I'm appalled, out of everyone in this class, a high school student has the highest grade."
I didn't have the heart to tell him I learned DOS from the DOS Manual when I was 15. I learned how to do some very basic graphic programming and such when I was in elementary school on an Apple II.
I have worked as a network tech and pc repair tech for a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) helped shoot 2.4Ghz WiFi connections up to 8.5 miles and shot a connection 7.6 miles myself. Most of the network troubleshooting was running multiple ping's to different equipment to watch for issues. Learned on the job how to weatherproof connections using electrical tape and butyl rubber tape. It's also where I learned how to crimp cables from the installer we had.
Most of the job was cleaning up and checking CPE's that came in from previous installs, configuring the CPE's for upcoming installations, and dealing with the phones. The owner was working for another company in IT about 3 hours away. I eventually quit when I was stuck trying to train a new installer and needed help with an issue, the owner quit answering the phone.
I later managed an in house ISP for an apartment building that was converted from a hotel built in the 50's. I brought in 4 different connections, one from a small local WISP using the building as a tower 6Mbps, two AT&T 3Mbps DSL lines, and a cable modem 6Mbps. And provided internet for about 30 apartments using HPNA. Tried getting the owner to change some things but he was off the thought that if it works don't fix it. Most people only got between 750Kbps to 1Mbps due to line quality and the technology.
First off (if you are in the US) this isn't just up to state law it’s a violation of federal law.
Under the FTC's Eyeglass Rule (and Contact Lens Rule), eye care providers are legally mandated to release a copy of your prescription immediately upon completion of the exam, whether you ask for it or not, and before attempting to sell you eyewear. They cannot withhold it or force you to buy frames from them first.
If your prescription is still valid (under a year old), call or visit the office and politely but firmly let the front desk or office manager know that withholding a valid prescription violates the FTC Eyeglass Rule, and ask for a printed or emailed copy immediately. Mentioning the FTC usually gets corporate staff to fix the issue real fast without needing to drag the new OD into a formal state board complaint.
If the prescription is expired or nearly expired, save yourself the headache, go to an independent practice for a fresh exam, and leave a detailed review online explaining how the corporate office handles patient records.
I just turn the access completely off. Then again I only use chrome as a news feed reader and block coookies and javascript as well. Breaks a ton of things but if a news site needs it to function they are not a site I want to deal with anyway.
Crimping cables is pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
I don't use our advocate pass-through ends for 2 reasons. One is they cost more. Two they allow easier moisture ingress which can cause signal issues.
Use a tool to strip about 2 inches of the outer jacket away. Separate the conductors into individual wires and remove anything else, if the cable has a plastic separator pull it while holding the cable jacket, I usually try to pull out till it stretches to around 6 inches, then squeeze the jacket and clip it off as close to the wires as possible. When you release the pressure the plastic separator will pull back into the jacket. You may have to fold the wires out of the way.
Check the color code on the opposite end. It will be either TIA/EIA A or B
Untwist the pairs and then grab the jacket with one hand and the wires with the other using your thumb and the side of your index finger and pull the wires through while rocking your hand back a few inches. After a couple passes the wires will straighten out. Make your wires lay out according to the color code and given them another pull or two to get them straight. The whole time you should be keeping pressure on the jacket so the wires don't move or shift.
Make sure you have your crimper and end handy. Move your grip about an inch from the end of the jacket. Get everything laid out and adjusted. Grab the rj45 and set it at the end of the jacket where the end of the wires land is where you will want to cut the wires off. Once the wires are cut slip the connector on and check that a wire didn't shift. All the wires should press against the end of the connector on the issue. Once they are set and you are happy with the connection crimp the end on.
A couple tips.
You can compress or stretch the jacket, not the wires.
You truthfully want the jacket to slip into the base of the RJ45 so that when you crimp the little plastic clip bites on to it.
Pulling the wires to straighten them can be a pain, just work it. Sometimes a side to side movement while pulling can help.
If your finger starts to hurt you can try a pencil or a piece of plastic as a guard. After 10 or 15 ends it probably will be sore.
Nope this is a different version than the official docs. I tried that and it didn't work at all. This version constantly sends data every second and does not accept communication. You don't even have to connect the device rx pin. The output is via UART continuously, all you can do is receive the output information.
Edit: Adventures with Purpose. The lying pedo was a major scumbag. Met him once. Knew something was off.
Linus tech tips, after letting his son go through and pick parts to build a computer on top of everything else I just couldn't stand it.
SV Seeker nuked everything so it's not like I would watch it i could but I found the channel because of the build stuff.
Mike Patey, the man had money... yes he works hard. Some people can run on that little sleep. Then he pulled a derp and wrecked the plane on takeoff. Next I start seeing the new mansion build.
Abom79, again I loved the build videos. When my shoulder was healing and I had to sleep sitting up (which sucks so bad they had to give me ambien to sleep just 3 hours) I would watch his videos and get some naps in no clue why but watching the machining was so fascinating but it would make me nod off like a drunk redneck watching NASCAR. Pretty soon it's let's talk about my new tool that some company gave me. And vacation travel.
There was one where a guy in Asia built a house and cleared the land diverted a stream for water and Tools. Had the fish pond etc. No talking just doing things. Then his sister started a channel and things just flopped.
There have been a few others who changed their identity when they got popular. ___
May as well, lol. When the house is done I should have a decent cash flow positive enough to be able to spend more time diving and traveling.
I'm using wled and just have random things that play and I manually set different ones on certain holidays. Nothing super fancy. I will eventually add more strips and light the whole house... may even attach to my soalar racking with a few strips. I have concrete headstones for Halloween and will be making a couple more but I am not sure if I want to run lights on them. Eventually my front yard will have a couple fruit trees with a pergola to put some on. After that I will probably look at a light show. The house is a semi craftsman style so I'm considering downlighting the side walls with a strip instead of going along the edge of the roof. With a white house it can be any color I want at night.
For Christmas I do have a couple things that are lit up. My other half bought a couple wire lit yard things that I have installed WS2812B fairy lights in and I made a WLED sign that says Merry Christmas in the same fairy lights. At some point I'm going to do a Christmas tree the same and mount it somewhere in the front.
Let me give you a little bit of advice. A relationship is work, you can't expect things to just be without putting in the time to make it. Take pictures every chance you get. Record yourselves having dinner and a conversation. Make memories that will last. Take the vacation together and explore somewhere new. Don't give up just because something is tough. Apologize when you are wrong. Don't be an ass when you are right. Learn how to look at things from another person's point of view. Invest in yourselves. Do something good for someone else without expecting credit. Be a better person not just for those who see you but for those who don't.
The Motorola Droid. Full keyboard was amazing.
Before that the Nokia 6800. Tiny screen but still had a full keyboard.
I would touch the tip of my finger to my buddy's nose and say, "Beep." He would give me a look. I would do it again and he would do a little lip snarl. Do it again and it would get bigger. Eventually he would "snap" at my finger. He wasn't doing it to hurt, I barely felt it, was just his little way of saying, "I got ya."
He would also bark at women when they would sneeze.
He would also play with a rock in the kiddie pool.
https://youtube.com/shorts/hfnP4Kb6xbk?is=7D8SSsgEWEr2ttbU
Lost him to cancer 2 years ago. He was the only thing that kept me going when my wife passed in 2019.
Never used VyOS so can't help there. I do use OpnSense, TP-Link Omada EAP-650's (with an isolated vLAN for the guest network) multiple vLAN's for cameras, iot, management, Trusted devices, and DMZ, along with Wireguard for remote access and since my ISP only gives me an IPv4 address I use a Wireguard tunnel to Route64 for IPv6 connectivity, a cellular connection for backup internet connectivity, CrowdSec, Intrusion Detection, Caddy, and UnboundDNS.
I used multiple different Router OS' since around 2005 and settled on OpnSense years ago. I stick around because there is rarely an issue and the reporting system makes it easy to visually spot issues.
First, you need to verify whether you actually have a public IP or if your ISP has you stuck behind CG-NAT, because that dictates your options.
If you're behind CG-NAT, Cloudflare Tunnel (cloudflared): This is usually the easiest path if you are mostly trying to access web-based services (HTTP/HTTPS) on your server. Your home server initiates the outbound connection to Cloudflare, so CG-NAT doesn't matter. You just set up a domain (or subdomains) for each service you want to reach. If you need full network-level or SSH access rather than just web apps, check out ZeroTier.
If you have a direct public IP (even a dynamic one), you can run a reverse proxy like Caddy paired with a free DDNS provider like DuckDNS or FreeDNS. One nice thing about Caddy is that it handles getting and renewing real, valid Let's Encrypt SSL certificates automatically, so you don't have to deal with manual or self-signed certs at all.
Dealing with the WireGuard block, if your country's ISP is using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to identify and drop WireGuard traffic, traditional VPNs like OpenVPN might get blocked pretty quickly too. If you still want a true VPN setup, look into AmneziaWG (it's a fork of WireGuard specifically modified to scramble packet signatures and bypass DPI) or obfuscated proxy protocols like V2Ray / Xray or Shadowsocks.
I watched the original RDA version as a kid. It probably had a bigger impact on my morals than my mother did (which a lot of people should be thankful for).
Later in life, I realized some of his improvised tricks were complete TV logic or exaggerated for safety reasons, but a surprising number of those basic principles actually hold up in a pinch. I’ve noticed a few things where my own politics diverge from the show’s commentary over the years, but overall, it was a great series. A huge reason I got into Stargate SG-1 later on was simply because I loved RDA in MacGyver.
As for the reboot, I made it about three minutes in before shutting it off. They had a scene with people blathering on about tech, and literally nothing they said made a lick of sense. It felt like watching 90s "Hackers" tropes forced into a modern setting. The writers clearly had zero clue how actual technology works - which you could get away with in in the 80's and 90's, but comes across as lazy and cringe-inducing today.
Hardee's: The Big Roast Beef Sandwich. One of the few nice memories as a kid. None where I've lived for a long while. Finally went on a trip where there was a Hardee's and it's no longer there. The BBQ sauce made it amazing. Now it's just Carl's JR with a different name.
Taco John's: The Super Potato Ole... got it again on a trip years later, it's cheap crap now. Again none where I've been living.
I've looked on Google maps a few times at the house where I was most of my childhood and it's turned into a dump. Satellite view shows one area where it actually looks like trash has been piled up in one area and there are multiple broken down vehicles.
https://www.dima.pm/integrating-tapo-cameras-with-frigate-including-2-way-audio/
https://docs.frigate.video/configuration/live/#webrtc-extra-configuration
Is the only things I'm finding with audio output.
No major formal education. Did a DOS class at a local Community College back in the day, only did it for the certificate and made my high school pay for it. I already knew how to do everything they were walking me through anyway, I only showed up a couple days per week to drop stuff off.
The instructor made a big deal one of the last days. He stood near this whiteboard and said, "I'm ashamed, I'm appalled, out of everyone in this class, a high school student has the highest grade."
I didn't have the heart to tell him I learned DOS from the DOS Manual when I was 15. I learned how to do some very basic graphic programming and such when I was in elementary school on an Apple II.
I have worked as a network tech and pc repair tech for a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) helped shoot 2.4Ghz WiFi connections up to 8.5 miles and shot a connection 7.6 miles myself. Most of the network troubleshooting was running multiple ping's to different equipment to watch for issues. Learned on the job how to weatherproof connections using electrical tape and butyl rubber tape. It's also where I learned how to crimp cables from the installer we had.
Most of the job was cleaning up and checking CPE's that came in from previous installs, configuring the CPE's for upcoming installations, and dealing with the phones. The owner was working for another company in IT about 3 hours away. I eventually quit when I was stuck trying to train a new installer and needed help with an issue, the owner quit answering the phone.
I later managed an in house ISP for an apartment building that was converted from a hotel built in the 50's. I brought in 4 different connections, one from a small local WISP using the building as a tower 6Mbps, two AT&T 3Mbps DSL lines, and a cable modem 6Mbps. And provided internet for about 30 apartments using HPNA. Tried getting the owner to change some things but he was off the thought that if it works don't fix it. Most people only got between 750Kbps to 1Mbps due to line quality and the technology.
First off (if you are in the US) this isn't just up to state law it’s a violation of federal law.
Under the FTC's Eyeglass Rule (and Contact Lens Rule), eye care providers are legally mandated to release a copy of your prescription immediately upon completion of the exam, whether you ask for it or not, and before attempting to sell you eyewear. They cannot withhold it or force you to buy frames from them first.
If your prescription is still valid (under a year old), call or visit the office and politely but firmly let the front desk or office manager know that withholding a valid prescription violates the FTC Eyeglass Rule, and ask for a printed or emailed copy immediately. Mentioning the FTC usually gets corporate staff to fix the issue real fast without needing to drag the new OD into a formal state board complaint.
If the prescription is expired or nearly expired, save yourself the headache, go to an independent practice for a fresh exam, and leave a detailed review online explaining how the corporate office handles patient records.
Cloudflare gave me a 502 error.
So either the server is goofed or there is an issue between the server and the internet.
I just turn the access completely off. Then again I only use chrome as a news feed reader and block coookies and javascript as well. Breaks a ton of things but if a news site needs it to function they are not a site I want to deal with anyway.
Yep. And it gets worse every year.
I avoid major areas every chance I get.
Too many people with the me me me, and whatever aditude on the road.
No problem. I've done a few hundred of them.
Crimping cables is pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
I don't use our advocate pass-through ends for 2 reasons. One is they cost more. Two they allow easier moisture ingress which can cause signal issues.
Use a tool to strip about 2 inches of the outer jacket away. Separate the conductors into individual wires and remove anything else, if the cable has a plastic separator pull it while holding the cable jacket, I usually try to pull out till it stretches to around 6 inches, then squeeze the jacket and clip it off as close to the wires as possible. When you release the pressure the plastic separator will pull back into the jacket. You may have to fold the wires out of the way.
Check the color code on the opposite end. It will be either TIA/EIA A or B
Untwist the pairs and then grab the jacket with one hand and the wires with the other using your thumb and the side of your index finger and pull the wires through while rocking your hand back a few inches. After a couple passes the wires will straighten out. Make your wires lay out according to the color code and given them another pull or two to get them straight. The whole time you should be keeping pressure on the jacket so the wires don't move or shift.
Make sure you have your crimper and end handy. Move your grip about an inch from the end of the jacket. Get everything laid out and adjusted. Grab the rj45 and set it at the end of the jacket where the end of the wires land is where you will want to cut the wires off. Once the wires are cut slip the connector on and check that a wire didn't shift. All the wires should press against the end of the connector on the issue. Once they are set and you are happy with the connection crimp the end on.
A couple tips.
You can compress or stretch the jacket, not the wires.
You truthfully want the jacket to slip into the base of the RJ45 so that when you crimp the little plastic clip bites on to it.
Pulling the wires to straighten them can be a pain, just work it. Sometimes a side to side movement while pulling can help.
If your finger starts to hurt you can try a pencil or a piece of plastic as a guard. After 10 or 15 ends it probably will be sore.
Yeah there were a lot of weight and balance issues and bad decisions.
The City of Tulsa was actually threatening a lawsuit because there were no permits for building it.
But taking and nuking the channel and information was a major dick move.
Nope this is a different version than the official docs. I tried that and it didn't work at all. This version constantly sends data every second and does not accept communication. You don't even have to connect the device rx pin. The output is via UART continuously, all you can do is receive the output information.
There was a lot of things wrong with his tips. I don't remember everything as it's been too long.
Edit: Adventures with Purpose. The lying pedo was a major scumbag. Met him once. Knew something was off.
Linus tech tips, after letting his son go through and pick parts to build a computer on top of everything else I just couldn't stand it.
SV Seeker nuked everything so it's not like I would watch it i could but I found the channel because of the build stuff.
Mike Patey, the man had money... yes he works hard. Some people can run on that little sleep. Then he pulled a derp and wrecked the plane on takeoff. Next I start seeing the new mansion build.
Abom79, again I loved the build videos. When my shoulder was healing and I had to sleep sitting up (which sucks so bad they had to give me ambien to sleep just 3 hours) I would watch his videos and get some naps in no clue why but watching the machining was so fascinating but it would make me nod off like a drunk redneck watching NASCAR. Pretty soon it's let's talk about my new tool that some company gave me. And vacation travel.
There was one where a guy in Asia built a house and cleared the land diverted a stream for water and Tools. Had the fish pond etc. No talking just doing things. Then his sister started a channel and things just flopped.
There have been a few others who changed their identity when they got popular. ___
May as well, lol. When the house is done I should have a decent cash flow positive enough to be able to spend more time diving and traveling.
I'm using wled and just have random things that play and I manually set different ones on certain holidays. Nothing super fancy. I will eventually add more strips and light the whole house... may even attach to my soalar racking with a few strips. I have concrete headstones for Halloween and will be making a couple more but I am not sure if I want to run lights on them. Eventually my front yard will have a couple fruit trees with a pergola to put some on. After that I will probably look at a light show. The house is a semi craftsman style so I'm considering downlighting the side walls with a strip instead of going along the edge of the roof. With a white house it can be any color I want at night.
For Christmas I do have a couple things that are lit up. My other half bought a couple wire lit yard things that I have installed WS2812B fairy lights in and I made a WLED sign that says Merry Christmas in the same fairy lights. At some point I'm going to do a Christmas tree the same and mount it somewhere in the front.
Well, I wish you the best in your endeavor.
Let me give you a little bit of advice. A relationship is work, you can't expect things to just be without putting in the time to make it. Take pictures every chance you get. Record yourselves having dinner and a conversation. Make memories that will last. Take the vacation together and explore somewhere new. Don't give up just because something is tough. Apologize when you are wrong. Don't be an ass when you are right. Learn how to look at things from another person's point of view. Invest in yourselves. Do something good for someone else without expecting credit. Be a better person not just for those who see you but for those who don't.