●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Saturday, December 28, 2024 ●● ● Dec 28 [02:59] *hawer has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Dec 28 [08:10] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [08:14] schestowitz[TR2] = [08:14] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tiktok-ban-economic-impact-creators-small-business-1235213942/ [08:14] schestowitz[TR2] # Rollingstone gives platforn to apologists for the CCP [08:14] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.rollingstone.com | If TikTok Goes, So Do These Peoples Livelihoods [08:15] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@28zhuu2v47wgn.irc) has joined #techbytes [08:24] schestowitz[TR2] "Trump asks Supreme Court to delay law that could ban TikTok" [08:24] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.dw.com/en/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-delay-law-that-could-ban-tiktok/a-71174415 [08:24] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Trump asks Supreme Court to delay law that could ban TikTok DW 12/28/2024 [08:24] schestowitz[TR2] "Trump asks US supreme court to pause ban-or-divest law for TikTok" [08:24] schestowitz[TR2] x https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/27/trump-supreme-court-tiktok-ban [08:24] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theguardian.com | Trump asks US supreme court to pause ban-or-divest law for TikTok | TikTok | The Guardian ● Dec 28 [09:33] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [09:34] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@28zhuu2v47wgn.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 28 [11:27] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Plasma power management woes and solutions
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    Until recently, my Slimbook Executive laptop has worked beautifully. For a year, it had a spotless record, it worked elegantly, without any major issues or errors. Then, in a span of just one month, so many things went badly, a result of poorly tested and integrated firmware and system updates that turned my sweet machine into a nerdy sandbox. In fact, I don't care why or how, the [11:27] schestowitz[TR2] end result was: keyboard issues, mouse issues, network management issues, power management issues.

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    My tribulations are outlined in three progressive worse long-term reports on my usage of this machine, from the mildly skeptical fifth to angry sixth to fully disenchanted and bitter seventh article on this topic. Sure, a fresh wave of updates did resolve most of the problems, but not all. Power management remains iffy. However, I think I'm starting to see a pattern, and there may [11:27] schestowitz[TR2] be some workarounds. If you're a Kubuntu 22.04 user, and your Plasma box is experiencing some weird power management problems, I might be able to help.

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  • [11:27] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.dedoimedo.com | Plasma power management woes and solutions ● Dec 28 [15:40] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 28 [16:23] *rianne has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [16:24] *rianne_ has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [16:25] *rianne (~rianne@freenode-v3a.5o5.hl01nn.IP) has joined #techbytes [16:25] *rianne_ (~rianne@jcfiaarnjjqje.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 28 [18:48] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) ● Dec 28 [20:25] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 28 [21:05] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1wczir85 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Polish your resume, reach out to everyone you know. Ex co-workers, ex-customers, etc. [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Ask them is there an opportunity for you to help them with your talents. [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @end+1wczir85 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] IT industry doesnt like older employees [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] 10 hours ago by Anonymous [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] | 5 reactions (+5/-0) [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ulo+1wczir85 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] +5 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Ageism is the biggest drawback in this horrible and pathetic Democrat run economy in the USA. The employers only like young and inexperienced so they can pay less. But you get what you pay for, don't you ? On the other hand, I have found smaller companies which have senior and experienced staff who are running the place from the back office, so there is still hope. AI will likely take over more and more jobs over the next few years [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] . ( IMHO, It's relentless in it's capabilities and will eventually rule the world. But AI can't do everything, yet.) [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Friends, accquaintances and contacts through personal networking can be very helpful in your job search. Social Media sites like LinkedIn, Indeed and the like have questionable value (worthless in my experience). They want your money and do nothing for you (LinkedIn in particular) except lie about fake and aged openings which you apply for and get nowhere. Social Media sites are like the Boulevard Of Broken Dreams for most people. [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Your mileage will vary, of course. [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] The worst job outplacement service is the one IBM offers when they lay you off - Randstad RiseSmart. Went through 3 coaches, all were worse than useless, only good was wasting 30 minutes of time. They work with you for 6 months and give you an ineffective resume. Ended up doing it myself and that did miles better when sending through my network. [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Being unemployed now in the USA is not fun, especially when there are fewer job opportunities than ever before for tech folks. IBM is not the only company laying off people. The competition is fierce but if you can find work at a small company, you're doing well. The pay might not be great but you might have more stability in a lousy economy. And be prepared to take a lower job to get your foot in the door, as they say. [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Good Luck in 2025 ! [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] 11 hours ago by Anonymous [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] | 11 reactions (+8/-3) [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @zvf+1wczir85 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] try smaller companies [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] the bigger ones are all about cheapness [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] the smaller ones will probably be more rewarding [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] 15 hours ago by Anonymous [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @rwb+1wczir85 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] Never too late. There are people graduating college from 50 yo and beyond. Put your resume out there but also look for a part time job with flexible hours to get an income and keeping busy. Best of luck [21:49] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:49] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1wczir85 ) [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] " [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] 54 yo Male, is it too late to restart? [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] I was at the top of my game. Had a great aIT job with great pay and I got laid off 6 years ago. [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] Depression and sickness followed by more depression is how I spent the past six years. [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] What can I do now? Six years is eternity when you have been out of the workforce this long. [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] My mental health is back so I can work again. [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] I dont know know how to move forward. [21:50] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Dec 28 [22:23] *jacobk (~quassel@syp65ggum2ibk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Dec 28 [23:16] *jacobk has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s)