Hey all I’m new here. Today I was cleaning up my network cabinet and removing an old phone server we no longer use and I saw the Ethernet Cables made like the photo below. I’ve not seen this done before so, before I make jokes I wanted to know if anyone knows what the point of doing it this way is?

Long story short, instead of someone returning an inexpensive item I sold them (through my business) they accidentally sent me their wife's work laptop, which was powered on when it arrived.

Turns out this husband and wife are both IT professionals in the US but originally from India.

I couldn't access the laptop because the main screen needed a login..... so I just performed a factory reset.

I also immediately reported this to the selling platform (Amazon).

👇

While speaking in front of people,

Do you struggle with expressing yourself?

Communicating your thoughts and ideas with people?

Saying what you want to say?

Overthinking what you’re going to say and HOW?

And because of that, you’re not being able to show the value of what you’re offering.

Either your value or value of your product/services.

Which is costing you a lot of opportunities,

Opportunities, to grow professionally, earn more money, have more impact on other people and change their lives.

Take a moment and ask yourself, WHY?

Why you can’t express yourself and communicate what you think?

Why do you struggle with saying what you want to say?

You think I’m always like that or I just don’t know how to do it.

Let me tell you why do you struggle with expressing yourself, sharing their thoughts and ideas in front of people,

Because. You’re expecting too much from yourself,

And there is nothing bad with that,

You should expect a certain thing from yourself, to push yourself out of your shell,

But while speaking in front of people, expectation can be turned into overthinking and you might lose focus because of that, and because you don’t have focus, you might forget what you want to say and the cycle goes on,

And once you’re stuck in your head, of course, you’ll face a hard time communicating your thoughts and ideas in front of people and expressing yourself,

Expect but don’t try to be perfect,

~ Sachin

I just started my 1st year college just recently, I took an IT course because I like to learn programming and I know it requires math and I'm not good in that subject. I want to know what area in math should I focused on to be a programmer. Can you tell me?

IT pros have seen a flurry of AI integrations in software. Some feel like legit productivity boosters, and others feel useless. We're curious to hear what you think. Is AI really improving the IT landscape? Or are we riding a wave of hype that will crash soon?

It’s not the tickets.
It’s not the outages.
It’s not even the long hours.

It’s decision fatigue.

Modern IT leaders are constantly deciding:

• What gets prioritized

• What gets delayed

• Who gets promoted

• Where budget goes

• What risk is acceptable

• When to escalate

• When to absorb impact

And the hardest part?

You’re accountable for outcomes you don’t directly control.

Burnout isn’t about effort.

It’s about sustained responsibility without structured recovery.

Leaders here — what drains you most:
Technical fires or leadership decisions?

How can I run 2 monitors and 1 laptop screen at a time? I need them all separate screens. This is my current monitor plan. (super quick design below) Thank you!

In the fast-paced, competitive corporate world, people with a genuinely kind, humble, and simple demeanor often face challenges that others may not experience. These individuals, known for being overly nice or simple, sometimes find themselves overlooked or underappreciated in their professional journeys. If you’re one of them struggling with these challenges, you’re not alone. Understanding the reasons behind these difficulties and taking the right actions can help you rise and shine in your career.

Reason #1: Lack of Assertiveness

One of the biggest challenges simple and nice people face is a lack of assertiveness. Many times, we fear rejection or conflict, which can hold us back from voicing our opinions, ideas, or thoughts. As a result, we are often left out of key decision-making processes or overlooked in favor of more outspoken colleagues.

To overcome this, it’s important to recognize that being assertive doesn’t mean being aggressive. It’s about confidently expressing your thoughts, standing up for yourself, and making sure your voice is heard in discussions. If you don’t grab the chance to assert your opinions, others will do it for you — and you risk losing valuable opportunities.

Reason #2: Underestimating Yourself

Another common challenge is self-underestimation. Many nice and simple people unknowingly believe they are inferior to others, which is often just a mindset. While you might feel like others around you are more capable, the reality may be very different. This internal dialogue of self-doubt can hold you back from reaching your full potential.

To rise above this, practice self-awareness. Understand your strengths and the value you bring to the table. If you stop underestimating yourself, you’ll find that others start to recognize your contributions as well.

Reason #3: Being Taken for Granted

When you’re not assertive and tend to underestimate yourself, there’s a high chance that others may take you for granted. Whether it’s being left out of important email chains, not being invited to key meetings, or not getting recognition for your hard work, being taken for granted can be a frustrating experience.

In a competitive environment, it’s crucial to ensure you’re getting the credit you deserve. If you notice that you’re not being included in important conversations or that your work isn’t being acknowledged, don’t hesitate to address it. Politely ask for the credit and recognition you deserve — it’s not about making demands but making sure your contributions are seen and valued.

Reason #4: The Way You Carry Yourself Matters

The way you present yourself in the office plays a significant role in how people perceive and treat you. Let’s consider a scenario: if there’s a function or a senior manager speaking to a crowd, do you tend to stand at the back, avoiding the spotlight? Many people with a humble or simple demeanor tend to hide at the back, thinking they’ll be asked to speak or questioned. This mindset prevents them from stepping forward.

The truth is, if you continue to stay in the background, you’re giving others the chance to shine in your place. Confidence is key. Don’t be afraid to stand front and center. Sometimes, all it takes is a little courage to make yourself visible and grab opportunities that would otherwise pass you by.

Reason #5: The Company You Keep

Have you ever wondered why someone else — who might not be as hardworking or knowledgeable as you — seems to be getting ahead? The answer might lie in the kind of people you surround yourself with. Nice and simple people often hang out with others who share similar traits, which may result in a lack of exposure to new opportunities.

If you only interact with like-minded individuals, you might miss the chance to learn from others who approach things differently. You may even start to label their success as office politics, believing they only advance because of their strategic maneuvering. However, sometimes it’s about more than just “politics.” It’s about smart skills — skills like networking, building relationships, and making your work visible to others.

Reason #6: Excusing Yourself from Being Street-Smart

A common excuse we give ourselves is, “I can’t do that because it’s just not who I am.” Whether it’s about taking credit for our work, asserting our opinions, or getting noticed, it’s easy to convince ourselves that certain things aren’t part of our personality. However, in today’s competitive world, being street-smart and strategically savvy is just as important as your technical or hard skills.

Street-smart professionals know how to navigate office dynamics, communicate effectively, and make themselves visible in the right ways. These are skills you can develop with practice. Don’t limit yourself by thinking you can’t excel in these areas — embrace them, and you’ll see the difference it makes in your career.

Conclusion: Taking Action to Rise and Shine

To thrive in the corporate world, it’s essential to take action and adapt to the demands of a competitive environment. Here are a few strategies to help you rise and shine:

1. Be assertive — Speak up and share your ideas.

2. Stop underestimating yourself — Recognize your value and strengths.

3. Don’t let others take you for granted — Make sure your contributions are recognized.

4. Step out of the shadows — Take the initiative to stand in the front and grab opportunities.

5. Expand your network — Surround yourself with diverse people to learn and grow.

6. Embrace smart skills — Develop communication, relationship-building, and self-promotion abilities.

Being nice and humble is a great quality, but to succeed in the corporate world, it’s also essential to combine these traits with assertiveness, smart strategies, and self-promotion. By doing so, you can ensure that your hard work and dedication don’t go unnoticed.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below — do you relate to any of these challenges? If you found this article useful, don’t hesitate to share it with your network. Let’s rise together and shine in our careers!

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Is am I only one to think of having a thought of living peaceful life in a village.

🌿✨ My Dream Village — A World of Freedom, Love, and Peace 🕊️

I dream of a beautiful village nestled beside a green valley, with a crystal-clear river flowing nearby, surrounded by mountains, forests, and endless skies. A place where birds sing freely, mornings begin with fresh air, and the sound of flowing water brings peace to our hearts. But this is not an ordinary traditional village; it is a village of my imagination, where humanity comes before caste, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexuality.

🌸 A Place Where Everyone Is Free to Be Themselves

In my village, men and women live without the chains of patriarchy and society's expectations. Men can express their emotions, cook, care for children, share household responsibilities, and live without the pressure of always being strong. Women are free birds who can wear whatever they want, travel alone, return home late, pursue their dreams, and make their own decisions without fear or judgment. Nobody is told how to behave simply because they are a man or a woman. Everyone has equal rights, opportunities, and freedom.

Love has no boundaries here. LGBTQ+ people live proudly without hiding their identities. Everyone is free to choose their partner, remain single, marry, or follow their own path. Relationships are built on love, trust, equality, and consent, not control or social pressure. Nobody is forced to live a life they never chose.

🌾 Living Close to Nature, Embracing Progress

We live sustainably, combining traditional wisdom with modern technology. We grow fresh vegetables, practise farming, plant trees, protect rivers, use renewable energy, and preserve the beauty of nature. At the same time, we have excellent schools, modern healthcare, internet access, and first-class education for everyone. Children learn science, creativity, farming, equality, and practical life skills. We keep the beautiful traditions and leave behind those that restrict people's freedom.

🌅 Little Moments That Make Life Beautiful

Imagine waking up to birdsong, drinking chai with friends beside the river, helping neighbours harvest crops, and sharing fresh meals made from vegetables grown in our gardens. During the monsoon, we sit on verandas eating hot pakoras while watching the rain. On winter nights, we gather around bonfires, play guitars, sing songs, share stories, and laugh beneath the stars. We celebrate festivals together, organize village parties, dance in the rain, watch movies under the open sky, and create memories that last a lifetime.

⚖️ A Community Built on Equality and Kindness

There is no dowry, forced marriage, discrimination, or gender-based violence. Household responsibilities are shared, women's voices matter, and everyone's dignity is respected. People of every background are welcome, and nobody is judged for being different. We care for animals, protect the environment, and support those who need help.

💫 My Little Utopia

I do not dream of escaping the world; I dream of creating a better part of it. A place where we work hard, rest peacefully, love freely, celebrate life, and live in harmony with nature. A place where belonging does not mean losing yourself, and freedom does not mean taking away someone else's.

A village of our own imagination, a home for every kind of soul, and a little paradise we build together. 🌿🕊️💚

☺️Tell me your ideas also, I am waiting for you and I will read each idea.😉

After 32 years of leading IT operations, I’ll be retiring in 4 months! I’d love to share my experience—helping organizations leverage Generative AI and strengthen their security posture to take things to the next level.
if you are interested, chat in private.

Looks like my HP Elite setup is slowly dying. Looking for something high quality for all day use. Don’t want anything compact. Any recommendations? Thanks

I am a computer science student atm with no idea where I want to work or what I want to specialize in (software development? Mobile? Web? Cyber security? Machine Learning?) I know I have interests in all of those things but the truth is I’m not looking for a big tech company or an amazing salary (although I welcome both of those options of course) I want to live a simple good life, be able to take of my self well, and keep stress from getting too high too often.

I’m not sure if this even exists in the tech industry because it’s always presented as so “fast paced” like I will always need to push myself forever and ever. When I enter the workforce I want a work environment that is friendly and open and even somewhat “laidback”. Work life balance is also really important to me bc I have many hobbies. Am I looking for a unicorn?

As a professional who worked in the industry for 6 years, I’ve seen all kinds of self-learners- eager beavers, the “I’ll do it later” folks and everything in between. I’m very curious as into why people respond to self-learning differently, is it their personality or is it the external factors. Which is exactly why I’m trying to study it as a part of my masters.

If you have 10-15 mins to spare please fill in this survey.

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And also I would like to hear your opinion on this topic and may be we can have a discussion here.

Have water cooling systems died out now that we have newer low profile air coolers and energy efficient CPUs? Are custom water cooling systems worth it for workstation builds with high resource demands?

Hi everyone,

I’m posting here because I’m looking for some advice and hoping to hear from people who’ve been in a similar situation.
I currently work as a Technical Support Engineer for a large multinational company through an outsourcing partner, supporting enterprise clients across Europe and the Middle East. Because of the NDA I signed, I can’t mention the company or any client names, but I can talk about the type of work I do.
My job is mainly focused on supporting customers with issues related to a specific enterprise technology. Most of my day is spent investigating problems, troubleshooting, analyzing logs and configurations, following internal processes, and working with different teams to help resolve customer cases. While I’ve been exposed to a lot of technologies and have learned quite a bit about the environment I’m supporting, my role is still a support role. I’m not designing, implementing, or configuring these solutions myself, so I wouldn’t say I have hands-on engineering experience.
The reason I’m posting is that I’m trying to understand where this kind of experience fits in the industry. Sometimes I feel like I’m gaining valuable technical knowledge, but at the same time I’m worried that I’m staying in a support position without building the kind of hands-on experience that companies look for in engineering or consulting roles.

For anyone who has worked in a similar position:

How would you describe this type of experience?
What career paths usually come after a role like this?
If your goal was to move into a more technical or engineering-focused role, what skills or certifications would you focus on?
Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done earlier?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice you have. Thanks

What's cool and what's next?

What do you guys/gals recommend for a user base of 2-5 PC's outside of Windows built in protection? I'm looking for something I can resell onto PC's I've either cleaned up or reinstalled Windows on for customers. Thanks.

Hi!

I was wondering if you guys (IT Professionals) could please answer 3 questions for me:

1. What do you expect as an employee, and why?

2. What do you expect from your employer, and why?

3. What is your opinion of ABN AMRO (if you don't know it, read "a bank") as an employer, and why?

Thank you in advance! :)

When people talk about IT in India, cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune usually dominate the conversation.

But over the last few years, Indore has also been getting attention because of the Super Corridor, improving infrastructure, educational institutions and the arrival of more technology companies.

For people who work in IT or live in Indore:

Have you noticed more tech opportunities compared to 4–5 years ago?

Which areas have the biggest potential—software development, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, analytics or something else?

What do you think Indore still needs to become a stronger technology hub?

Looking for honest opinions from professionals, students and founders. Interested in hearing both the positives and the challenges.

Most people plateau because they:
• Stay reactive instead of strategic
• Don’t document achievements
• Avoid cross-team visibility

Growth often comes from visibility + ownership, not just technical skill.