[-] [email protected] 8 points 21 hours ago

You got me. I made up a story so I could get my one upvote.

[-] [email protected] 12 points 23 hours ago

A friend of mine worked for a FAANG company and he taught me that people get promoted for creating something "new" rather than improving something that already exists.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

That about sums it up.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 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.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Very well said. I played with a buddy for like 50 hours before I admitted I just wasn't having fun.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

The movie is exceptional also.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

L-theanine! Personally I drink black tea every day and it feels much more pleasant. Of course, the methy feeling of coffee is fun, but I'm sweaty and anxious till I crash.

[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

So because you were born with myopia, you don't believe that some people develop it later in life? What are you talking about?

[-] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

Well that's callous of you. Nobody deserves to die just because they're religious.

[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago

Brazil isn't an obscure country, but there's an indigenous band called Uakti that builds their own instruments. It's some of the most unusual music I've heard. They also have some classical albums, and one by Phillip Glass that I like to listen to when I'm coming down from a trip.

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

They get it, but they believe that some lives are less important than others. When someone holds that position I haven't found an argument to convince them otherwise.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

That is huge.

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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.

EDIT2: I found the culprit by accident. I had UPnP enabled on my router. I turned it off and my local speeds increased significantly, and my Plex library is available remotely. I don't know how or why UPnP is related, but that's what the solution was for me. Thanks again for all your input and support.

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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.

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