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What small piece of advice would you like to give that isn't heard enough ? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Vcio to c/[email protected]

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Computer related:

Don't be your family computer savy guy, you just found yourself a bunch payless jobs...
Long desks are cool and all, but the amount the space they occupy is not worth it.
Block work related phone calls at weekends, being disturbed at your leisure for things that could be resolved on Mondays will sour your day.

Buying stuff:

There is expensive because of brand and expensive because of material quality, do your research.
Bulk buying is underrated, save yourself a few bucks, pile that toilet paper until the ceiling is you must.
Second hand/broken often means never cleaned, lubricated or with easy fixable problem.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, manufacturer refurbished is probably the safest bet.

I've purchased quite a few refurbished UPS systems, and the component that worry about most, the battery, is always new in these units. Never had issues with the units or the batteries, but it saved me hundreds of dollars. 👌

[–] givesomefucks 4 points 10 months ago

Hah, I really debated a refurbished UPS for like a month because I was afraid of battery capacity

Bit the bullet and got one like 5 years ago.

Still going strong. No idea what the capacity actually is, but it can power my router and modem for about 4-5 hours. Which is what it could do 4-5 years ago when I bought it.

I didn't mention it as an example because honestly, a UPS sounds like something you shouldn't skimp on and I figured I was just lucky.

But it makes sense, on a manufacturer refurbish they replace the failed part, then test all the other main components and the system as a whole. So less likely to have any other flaws.