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Protobuf finally has LSP support. You’re welcome. · Buf
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Windows Updates Error
Hi, One of my 2022 servers has failed to update for the past 2 months. It's failed the July and now the August CU's. Update error: 0x80073701 Its a physical server running on Dell PE hardware, pretty simple install acting as an NVR. We have a few of these setups and the others updated without issue.…
Decentralized & self-hosted chat platform - Looking for feedback
Hey there! Today i've released a new version of a "chat app" (discord/teamspeak like with messenger) i've been making since 2023 and i've released a new version today. Im curious about feedback, ideas and thoughts as im mostly working alone on it. Questions are welcome as well ofc! It can be found o…
Legit or Scam? Received a Microsoft invoice with my correct details but weird Bank of America info (I'm in APAC).
I need some help figuring out if this is a highly targeted scam or a legitimate invoice. I recently received an email containing a PDF invoice for an "Unreturned Advance Exchange Fee". The sender email is [ADVEX@MICROSOFT.COM](mailto:ADVEX@MICROSOFT.COM). Here is what is really tripping me up and …
Trying to become a better sysadmin — what should I learn next
Hey everyone! I’m trying to build my skills in system administration and virtualization, and I’d love to hear from people already working in the field. What would you recommend focusing on to become a solid junior sysadmin? I’m currently learning Linux, Windows Server/Active Directory, networking, D…
Really Struggling to Find Stable Employment
Alright so here goes. I have two BAs one in Cinema Studies (academic study degree) and the other in Radio-Television (broadcast technology, hands on degree) I feel into the world of IT sorta. I freelanced for some production companies doing trade shows out of college and fell down the technical path…
EmbeddedSass implementation for .NET
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Maintaining an open-source app on iOS vs Android: How are you managing the ecosystem friction?
Android is fairly simple... you put the binary up on GitHub, or F-Droid, and call it a day. Maybe publish to the Play Store, which is annoying... but eh... manageable. But iOS's walled garden nonsense is worse than I thought... Free Apple dev accounts expire signed builds after 7 days apparently... …
RealVNC 7.15.1 (r18) Windows -> macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 - fix.
Hello. I was not able to connect to macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 via VNC from Windows using RealVNC. I had this error: "Protocol error: key length too large" I'm used to RealVNC 7, but unfortunately the new RealVNC subscription/licensing model doesn't really match my... beliefs. :) So I here is a patch for Re…
Typical NPO "no money" situation until it something breaks....
Had multiple IDF racks totaled by a surge that ripped through low cost surge suppressors bearing no UL 1449 rating that I could find. Any sugggestions on a UL 1449 list surge suppressor with fitted with NEMA L5-20R and NEMA L5-20P connectors? to r/sysadmin
KillerPDF 1.7.3: free, open-source PDF editor for Windows
I just released KillerPDF 1.7.2 and then a 1.7.3 hotfix immediately afterwards because of an embarrassing bug. New in these releases: Seven new themes and Polish localization Book layout for two-page viewing Levels controls for improving pale or hard-to-read scans Paper size and source controls in t…
Ultimate File Manager Pro for AndroidTV and Mobile
Good Day OpenSource Community, Mods, please remove this post if it does not adhere to your rules. Due to this community being OpenSource, I thought my application that I have developed would be a perfect fit for this subreddit. Ultimate File Manager Pro is an all-in-one file manager for Android TV a…
Jobs - Country Origin
Hello, Been following this sub for a while now, hear alot of people sending 150 or more resumes for an IT job. Where I’m from, that’s unheard of. Working in sysadmin, M365 and some IAM myself. Jobs are for the picking. I was wondering, is it USA where it is a struggle? to r/sysadmin
CVE-2026-6837: Command Injection in Zyxel export-cgi PKCS#12 Export Handling
Technical analysis of CVE-2026-6837, an authenticated command-injection vulnerability in Zyxel’s PKCS#12 certificate export flow. The post covers the vulnerable execution path, root cause, affected firmware scope, and the firmware-emulation methodology used during analysis. to r/netsec
Linux Storage 101: Drives, Partitions, and Mounts
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Pony's Arena Allocator
I recently discovered that Pony's still alive. I had discovered Pony a few years ago while browsing tech forums. Its focus on memory safe & lock-free MT was interesting. I kept up with the weekly development for a brief period but then kind of forgot about the language until recently when I rediscov…
IT Administering Core Enterprise System
Looking for a sanity check from leaders, sysadmins, security pros, and anyone responsible for enterprise applications. We have a core platform that has historically been controlled almost entirely by the the business team the “owns” it. IT is now responsible for the broader technology environment, i…
Open source meeting assistant - Nojoin
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AWS Backup vs Veeam vs legacy tools for VMware cost comparison
Hi, We’ve been running Veritas NetBackup in an on-prem setup for a few years, but the cost of licensing + infrastructure is getting harder to justify, so we’re now re-evaluating our backup approach. The main focus is VMware workloads, and we’re trying to understand what actually makes sense today in…
Finally got RRAS VPN working after three days of troubleshooting
I've been working on a small RRAS VPN lab in my Windows Server environment, and it took me about three days to get everything working properly. The first problem was that the VPN client could connect to RRAS, but it wasn't receiving an IP address. After checking the RRAS configuration, I found that …
landing first job.
Sorry, I know there were a lot of posts like this one, but I see you guys are usually talking about US job market, when European one is little different. I am directing my questions to people working in Europe. Is RHCSA + homelab a way to land sysadmin job without helpdesk experience? I study 6+ hou…
Android 2.0 Eclair Running on a New Nintendo 3DS XL
https://preview.redd.it/9cyx5mmvdtjh1.png?width=575&format=png&auto=webp&s=1495771d13bdb48787e2e605bed500cd9ac493e8 Still a heavy work in progress (WIP) but its based on the work that somebody else did to get Linux on the 3DS. It runs quite snappy on the New 3DS, quite smooth and everything. I also …
Is a sysadmin a career worth pursuing as a high school graduate?
I'm about to graduate in less than a year and my original plan was to go to uni and then into software engineering. But due to the AI insanity that's been going for the past 2-3 years, I've decided that becoming a software engineer is just not feasible, mainly due to the hellish job market and more …
MiniOrange MDM, what do you guys think about it?
I have been looking into different MDM solutions and came across MiniOrange. On paper, it seems to cover most of the essentials. But I'm more interested in hearing from people who have actually deployed it. to r/sysadmin
[OS] Simple, lightweight menu bar app to monitor system stats and network speed
Hi 👋, I made this app for myself, thought of sharing it to those who wants something simple for this functionality. https://github.com/mkguru77/NanoStats to r/opensource
Created a Windows app that plays chosen music wherever there is no sound
As the title states it's meant to be for people who dislike no music wherever they are not behind the computer, or are doing something task intensive and music helps them focus, but they don't have the time to start their playlist. It's fully free and open source (right now only Windows, but you can…
How did you start your Sysadmin career and overcome the tough times?
Hey everyone! I'm 18 and just starting out in Sysadmin. I’d love to learn from your experience: How did you get your first IT job? Did you ever feel like giving up? How did you push through? Where should a complete beginner start today? Thanks for sharing your stories and tips! to r/sysadmin
Plasma Notification Mirror - open-source KDE Plasma notification mirroring for multi-monitor Wayland setups
Hey all, I recently released a small open-source utility for KDE Plasma that mirrors notification popups to additional monitors on Wayland. I originally built it to solve a problem in my own multi-monitor setup, and figured it might be useful to others too. It mirrors notifications to additional mon…
What are modern IT books that could gain legendary status?
I recently read a few books about the early days of computing and operating systems: In the book "UNIX: A History and a Memoir" by Brian Kernighan, which I read in German so I have no direct quote, the book "Lion's Commentary on UNIX 6th edition by John Lions" was mentioned which had a huge influenc…
Windows update broke my Canon MF452dw — here’s the fix (factory reset required)
If your Canon MF452dw, MF451dw, MF455dw, or MF450-series printer suddenly stopped printing after a Windows update — and now you’re stuck in: System Manager ID / PIN Department ID Management Restrict Access Remote UI PIN “ID-only mode” Missing print functions RAW‑9100 or UFR II blocked Here’s the par…
RIF'd after 14 years
Hey guys, I'm an IT guy with more than 20 years experience, most spent with a fortune 500 company. I was recently let go after a large acquisition and need to find a remote job. Any tips for finding my next gig ? I was making around 100k a year preciously. Thanks ! to r/sysadmin
I Built a Free Open Source E2EE Journal Web App
Github: https://github.com/MrSheerluck/smbl-journal I built a free, open-source, end-to-end encrypted text journal. The goal is to make journaling as simple as possible. The entire text-based journal is free with no limits. Entries are encrypted on the client before being stored, so the server never…
Public and BOYD Networks WIFI Calling/Texting
Rural non-profit hospital with little to no cell service and users are asking why they cannot make calls or texts in the building even with wifi-calling enabled when on the BOYD or Public networks. Did some digging and it looks like traffic is blocked on our PAs. I don't see a reason to keep it bloc…
Dealing with end users from HR
Every minor convenience requires her to let the entire office know. When its technical , she puts me in the spot - lets all other office workers know, so know I have to fix her problems in front of a crowd. Fixed a printer issue, and she told the whole office , jokingly, “ no one needs to die today”…
Hey, are you available?
“Hey” waits “You available?” waits again My brother in IT, just tell me what you need 😂 Just send: “Hey, I’ve got a user having an MFA issue. Got a few minutes?” Boom. Perfect. Now I know what you need, whether it’s urgent, and whether this is going to take 30 seconds or somehow turn into a 45-minut…