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  1. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    Not unless you include UPS or FedeX.
  2. LunarMist

    SSDs - State of the Product?

    That works for me.
  3. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    It should be RAID 5. The stupid NAS is wimpy for encryption and surprisingly worse on the eternal UX500P.
  4. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    I want to pull 5 drives as a group and store them offsite. Maybe the UX was a mistake, but I wanted to make some use of the extra drives. The only other option is to use the 5 in the Synology, but then I cannot expand the main array past 7. QNAP does not support encrypted folders for some...
  5. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    My brains are exploding trying to find a workaround for the encrypter. The eternal QNAP has horrible performance <50MB/sec. with the volume level password. I cannot use something like the Truecrypt since it craps out when larger files are created. Is there some other tool, maybe a container...
  6. LunarMist

    Audio Equipment

    If you return the whole package the replacement may have a more serious defect. ;)
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    Something Random

    Maybe put this part in the politics thread?
  8. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    Thanks. I decided on the cheap route and added the 5-pack USB to the backup NAS.
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    Mirrorless Cameras (MILC) and Lenses

    There is a rumored new Canon system as well. http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-sends-invites-to-dealers-for-major-mirrorless-presentation-next-month/
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    Something Random

    No, not since the early 80s. I'm still on December for the network TV playback. I work in the private sector as a civilian. I expect there would be a long term impact to our business if it continues for months, but I don't expect any departmental impact in the short term. I suppose some...
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    Something Random

    This the first I heard of it. Not a joke?
  12. LunarMist

    Audio Equipment

    Is the cable is removable? Maybe they can send you a new one. I cannot hear well over 10K, so I would not spend that kind of money on a head phone.
  13. LunarMist

    Audio Equipment

    Bummer. Another strike against the HiFi-Man brand.
  14. LunarMist

    Something Random

    IT, Finance and other heads are popping up on the lower right all day. I liked the old days when IT support actually talked to you and resolved problems.
  15. LunarMist

    Dell XPS 13?

    Or the mice?
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    Dell XPS 13?

    It's still a PITA to carry two mice , adapters, etc.
  17. LunarMist

    Dell XPS 13?

    So you must have 3 dongles hanging from the unit? USB-C has not replaced USB-A by a long shot. :D
  18. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    It's always something...
  19. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    So you must have 3 dongles hanging from the unit? USB-C has not replaced USB-A by a long shot.
  20. LunarMist

    Something Random

    That would be nice. :)
  21. LunarMist

    Something Random

    Not like the political socialists. :D The sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instantgram, etc. are not the place for serious communication. Instant messaging or texts are also crap. I want an easy to organize permanent record. How do you guys capture those records?
  22. LunarMist

    Best 8TB Drive

    Yes, both models. Most likely the usual $200 sale will be on and off. Did you pull the drive for internal use after testing it?
  23. LunarMist

    Something Random

    Socialism media is killing me. Why can't people use email?
  24. LunarMist

    KVM Switch

    $400 or so is not bad. However, they are the DVI type.
  25. LunarMist

    Mirrorless Cameras (MILC) and Lenses

    I suppose there will be something, but I'm not convinced it will save Nikon. The tiny sensor in the CX MILCs has not made them very popular. I think they should be using DX.
  26. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    I'm not a fan of the variable ND filters. They use two polarizers that often cause artifacts, especially with wide lenses.
  27. LunarMist

    Audio Equipment

    German vs. Chinese, hmm.
  28. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    I have two computers and two NAS with SFP+ at this point, so the main reason for a switch would be to use more NAS or more computers. I'm not sure about the future of that interface.
  29. LunarMist

    Shooting Video (HQ "4k"/UHD/1080p)

    Oh, I have no idea. I assume you are strong and can handle the loads.
  30. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    I'm sure there are a lot of possibilities, but I'd rather have more ports. Four would be the least, but eight would be nice for future proofing. I really should be buying a new monitor before the NAS updrages.
  31. LunarMist

    Shooting Video (HQ "4k"/UHD/1080p)

    I suggest a true fluid video head. I have three gimbals (including a Sidekick) and they lack the viscous coupling for smooth panning.
  32. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    IIRC Coug mentioned that Lithuanian brand a while ago. I cannot find any for sale online in the US.
  33. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    Then what would be the need for a switch? The NAS have GbE ports as well. I'm sure some normal single users would find a use, but it wouldn't work for me. :lol: Of course in a datacenter the incoming 10GbE is distributed to the groups or individuals of gBE users.
  34. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    What is the point of two ports for a single user?
  35. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    I found this fanless switch for 10GbE. It has only four SFP+ ports, but noiseless is nice.
  36. LunarMist

    Best 8TB Drive

    So I opened one of the enclosures from last year and it contains the WD80EMAZ (white label) drive rather than the REDs previously used. The EMAZ has the same 83.H0A83 firmware as the EFAX REDs. I was checking the drives prior to running the full disc test and breaking open the cases in case WD...
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    Bluetooth speakers

    It probably depends on the store. The one nearest to the office is one of the worst. There is usually one cashier at most, yet a number of goofballs are usually milling around the phone area or Apple area. They never open another checkout or customer service line.
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    Every modern processor has unfixable security flaws

    Yikes! The internet is becoming more of a pain than it is worth. :( Perhaps I should take the main computer offline after the outbursts as I was planning to do last year. Then I could update Windows on the NUC and only connect with that device. At least I don't do anything on my home computers...
  39. LunarMist

    Bluetooth speakers

    I once ordered online from the Best Buy and picked up the product in the store. It took forever for them to even find it after standing in the line. :(
  40. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    It appears to be an SFF-8470, a trapezoidal type of connector. I'm not familiar with it, only SFF-8087 and SFF-8088. https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/SFF-8470-Infiniband-CX4-Connectors.jpg...
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    Every modern processor has unfixable security flaws

    No, I never find any. There are all sorts of technical discussions about the Meltdown and Spectre (malware), but what is the actual impact to the user's infected computer and data? Are people losing data, being extorted, dying in hospital, etc.?
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    Every modern processor has unfixable security flaws

    It is still not clear to me what these malwares will accomplish. Will they delete data or try to extort money for example?
  43. LunarMist

    Bluetooth speakers

    I'm trying to avoid spending another $500 for a couple of speakers plus transmitters and I don't need that "bongo" feature. :) Obviously the sounds in the toilet are harsh, so I'd put the better speakers in the #1 bedroom.
  44. LunarMist

    Cold

    PA was not too bad. The weather this week started off cold and became quite warm in the latter part.
  45. LunarMist

    Home NAS

    Synology has a DX1215 expansion unit for the DS3617xs, etc. that connects by a fairly short inifiband cable. Does anyone have experience with this type of cable or expanding the NAS? I would create a separate array of lower speed drives so the impact of the external interface is unimportant...
  46. LunarMist

    LED flashlights

    J/K. I have no idea about patches and am not using them.
  47. LunarMist

    LED flashlights

    Maybe it was that CPU melting bug. :D My Hasewell E and Windows 7 are insecure. My point is that such a large emitter actually has less throw and a 30 minute run time with the IMR cell seems ridiculous in a small light. The MH20GT is hot after extended use and the MH23 must be a burner in...
  48. LunarMist

    LED flashlights

    The MH23 was announced. I think Nitecore is crazy putting a
  49. LunarMist

    Bluetooth speakers

    Did you find the XB40 to have cleaner midrange sound than the XB3 or XB30 and/or better directionality of the highs? I was thinking about placing the old XB3s in the toilets vs. using something new on the nightstands to play overnight.
  50. LunarMist

    Bluetooth speakers

    Will the XB30 be discontinued and discounted soon? I'm thinking about sending a signal to the toilets.
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