SimonSaysStuff

SimonSaysStuff , 5 months ago to selfhosted in Noob question about PiHole

RFC 2182 details the operation and functionality of secondary DNS servers. Which defines/influences how resolvers behave with multiple DNS servers.

SimonSaysStuff , 5 months ago to selfhosted in Noob question about PiHole

When you specify more than one DNS server for network clients, the order in which these servers are used is not random. The following sequence is observed:

Primary DNS Server: Clients will first attempt to use the primary DNS server specified in their network settings. This server is often considered the default.

Secondary DNS Server: If the primary DNS server is unavailable or unable to resolve a query, clients will then attempt to use the secondary DNS server. This server acts as a backup.

So in OPs case his Pihole will always be used if it’s available, and only when it’s not will the secondary be used.

SimonSaysStuff , 6 months ago to technology in Google Will Turn Off Cookies for 30 Million People on January 4

I get the distinct feeling that the EU will have something to say about a US tech giant baking spyware into web browser that EU citizens use.

SimonSaysStuff , 6 months ago to technology in Broadcom ends VMware perpetual license sales, testing customers and partners

I first deployed ESX back in 2003 and from then on I was a huge fan of VMware. So, watching Broadcoms changes unfold is a little sad.

What i really wanted to ask is, for meduim to large enterprises that want on-prem infrastructures what are their options nowadays? I don’t work in this area any more so I’m out of touch.

SimonSaysStuff , 6 months ago to linux in Is the Linux Foundation Certified System Admin (LFCS) worth it?

You could also consider self employment/consultancy.

Would you recommend this if OP is in the UK?

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in Italy bans cultivated meat products

They can’t stop synth meat coming in at the minute, but they can after they decide to Italeave… that doesn’t sound as good as Brexit, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in Scottish minister blames sons watching football for £11,000 iPad roaming bill

“He failed to properly disclose”, that’s one way of saying that he bareface lied.

Its OK though he’s going to pay some of it himself so that the tax payer only has to cough up £8k.

He should be forced to pay it all and sacked.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in The EU will finally free Windows users from Bing

As far as Microsoft is concerned it looks like I now live in Ireland.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in The EU will finally free Windows users from Bing

As someone who is sadly no longer part of the EEA, I wonder what would happen if you selected an EEA region during install, removed everything you want gone, then set your region properly?

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in Amazon is blocking promotions of employees who don't comply with its return-to-office policy, leaked documents show

Coersive Exclusion usually falls under the Equalities Act in the UK and against one of the protected criteria in the act but Nationwide Building Society recently lost a court case against them regarding forced office attendance. I don’t remember the specifics but it may he worth reading up on.

I will add, I’m no legal expert. My advice would be for your friend to speak to Citizens Advice Bureau or a solicitor to see whether they have a case.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in Windows is now an app for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and PCs

This is more along the lines of their implementation of the Citrix Workplace App or Citrix Receiver.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act

This is Microsoft… What’s the catch?

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to technology in Amazon is blocking promotions of employees who don't comply with its return-to-office policy, leaked documents show

This article is very specifically talking about coercive exclusion which is illegal in the UK under employment law. Maybe in other countries too.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to world in Edinburgh to be first Scottish city to ban pavement parking

This is great, but let’s be honest it should be Scotland wide. Where I live this is ridiculously common, they get half the car or more on the pavement, stick on their hazard lights and seem to think that’s OK.

One more thing, the fine isn’t high enough in my opinion. There will still be people that’ll carry on parking like this because they justify it somehow. Looking at you Aberdeen Range Rover mob.

SimonSaysStuff , 7 months ago to world in 70 hours/week with 1 day off must become norm: Congress MP backs Narayana Murthy

I wonder what Infosys promised or paid the congressman.