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Pointless Advice

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by genuinemommy, Feb 7, 2013.

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  1. POPEYE

    POPEYE Very Tilted

    Location:
    Tulsa
    hard lesson I learned this past few weeks. I lost all my saved info, including a transcript that took my years to write. because I didn't save it on a usb or some external storage device. I thought my pc was safe and down loaded some porn. the whole system crashed an destroyed my video card. lost everything. windows saved my files in " old windows " after re-installing it was still gone. years of work and my imagination just dis-appeared. stupid me not using my resources to preserve the work I was ready to submit to a publisher. I will not quit, going to re-write and save back as many times as possible
     
    POPEYE, Feb 9, 2015
    #221
  2. redravin

    redravin Cynical Optimist Donor

    Location:
    North


    I picked up a 2 terabyte external Seagate backup for $60.00.
    I also have my writing on Google docs which puts it in the cloud so I have two forms of backup.
    Know that feeling of losing your work all too well.
     
    redravin, Feb 9, 2015
    #222
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  3. POPEYE

    POPEYE Very Tilted

    Location:
    Tulsa
    you are so right, the feeling of safety here in the country doesn't translate to the internet or my own at home pc.
     
    POPEYE, Feb 9, 2015
    #223
  4. Lindy

    Lindy Moderator Staff Member

    Location:
    Nebraska
    I use an Apple Time Machine backup system. It's saved my bacon at least twice, :) and so transparent and easy to use. It's a combo ethernet/wireless router and hard disk, located in the semi-attached garage, so it's still on site, but at least not just three feet away in the same room as the computer. For non Mac users and Apple Haters there is probably something similar in the Windows world.:rolleyes:
     
    Lindy, Feb 9, 2015
    #224
  5. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    We have just upgraded our NAS to a redundant 4TB system. I also have anything important backed up to Dropbox AND Google Drive. I have really important stuff in additional places like thumb drives I don't touch, and laptop and PC. I run Acronis nonstop backup of my documents and weekly of my system.
    I'm only a *little* paranoid.
     
    Japchae, Feb 10, 2015
    #225
  6. weezer

    weezer Getting Tilted

    Location:
    this mortal coil
    act your age, not your shoe size.
     
    weezer, Feb 11, 2015
    #226
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  7. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    You might think you are going to get away with it and chances are, you will. But the cosmic sledgehammer will still find a way to smack you in the head until you do the right thing.
     
    Charlatan, Feb 15, 2015
    #227
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  8. weezer

    weezer Getting Tilted

    Location:
    this mortal coil
    never trust a skinny chef.
     
    weezer, Feb 16, 2015
    #228
  9. POPEYE

    POPEYE Very Tilted

    Location:
    Tulsa
    I now have two external storage devices, just a damn good idea.
     
    POPEYE, Feb 17, 2015
    #229
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  10. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Do Good
     
    rogue49, Feb 18, 2015
    #230
  11. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    If you haven't eaten beans in over a year, don't start now.
    I may have scarred my hubs for life.
     
    Japchae, Feb 18, 2015
    #231
  12. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    [​IMG]
     
    rogue49, Feb 19, 2015
    #232
  13. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Don't fuck with, make jokes about, or cut eyes at the woman buying a bottle of red wine and a box of tampons.
     
    Japchae, Mar 13, 2015
    #233
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  14. ralphie250

    ralphie250 Fully Erect

    Location:
    At work..
    Yes maam
     
    ralphie250, Mar 13, 2015
    #234
  15. genuinemommy

    genuinemommy Moderator Staff Member

    When life throws everything at you at once, don't ask it to slow down. The wave will pass.
     
    genuinemommy, Mar 14, 2015
    #235
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  16. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Professional IT workers...clean up your shit. (code and paths)

    Most often, the product is not yours...realize that you are like to move on...or you represent the client.
    It's not just about "making it happen" or function...
    But putting your name on things, inconsistent naming, putting it everywhere...it's just slap-dash and sloppy. (ex. your setup folder shouldn't say "Bill" ...or 6 different name for "version")

    Bonus, it makes things easier on you.
    Especially when they're asking you to troubleshoot it or work quick (at 3 in the morn, a year later, with 2 mgr looking over your shoulder saying "how did this happen?")

    Prevents you from bouncing around, for getting a step...
    and when others see and learn your work...they're not confused.

    Keep it clean. (I don't care what you do in your personal life, I don't live with you :rolleyes:)
     
    rogue49, Mar 21, 2015
    #236
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  17. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Laugh often. It'll keep you sane, and others admire someone with a sense of humor.
     
    snowy, Mar 21, 2015
    #237
  18. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    While I'm on an Ok Go kick, they have some good advice...


    For me as well as anyone else :rolleyes:
     
    rogue49, Mar 29, 2015
    #238
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  19. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Here's a tip...when flirting with a pretty woman, don't end your conversation by asking if she bathes her livestock. :rolleyes: (** her family raises sheep & cattle for show...)

    Yep, I did it.
    I'm such a dork.
     
    rogue49, May 27, 2015
    #239
  20. INTERNATIONAL T.

    International T. Slightly Tilted

    "If someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!" - Winston, Ghostbusters
     
    International T., Jun 5, 2015
    #240
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