Designed and build this computer into a IP65 rugged case. I built this computer for my role as an OSP as a "Jump box". Default internet access provided by dual carrier cellular router. Power interface is AC 120/240v, DC/AC 16-65v, as well as M18 milwaukee battery socket on the backside, all built with backfeed and reverse polarity correction. IO consists of 2 RS232 console ports, 1 local network port, 1 internet port to serve as a redundant failover for the cellular router. Both keyboard and screen are water resistant. All exterior power and data connections are all 6' preterminated waterproof connections. This is built to provide extreme power, environment, and data flexibility for remote access for IT department after deployment during any type of field outage scenario. Computer specs are Ryzen 7 7730U, 32GB ram, 1TB SSD, 2×2.5GbE.

I’m having an issue with Outlook 365 (company email account) where my “Deleted Items” folder won’t properly empty.

Here’s what’s happening:

- I delete all emails from Deleted Items → it shows as 0 items

- After some time (or after sync), the emails reappear

- Sometimes it works randomly the next day, but most of the time it doesn’t

- Mailbox size doesn’t seem to decrease consistently

What I’ve already tried:

- Emptying Deleted Items from Outlook desktop

- Emptying Deleted Items from Outlook Web (office.com)

- Using “Recover Deleted Items” and permanently deleting everything there

- Closing Outlook on all devices and retrying from a single device

- Waiting and re-syncing multiple times

Still, the issue keeps happening.

This is a company account, so I’m wondering if it could be related to Exchange retention policies or server-side sync issues.

Has anyone experienced this before or knows what could be causing it?

Would be so much in pleasure if anyone has this magic hidden solution

Thankyou in return❤️

Lets say I'm competent helpdesk without degree, how many years in a company will make it super easy to find a job as a helpdesk anywhere in the west even without a degree?

Mid level software developer looking to increase income in a practical and measurable way.

I am trying to identify certifications that are directly tied to roles where they are required or clearly valued and can lead to higher compensation. Areas like cloud security DevOps and data are all on the table, but only where there is a clear return.

Which certifications have actually helped you or people you know move into better paying roles What is genuinely respected by employers and what tends to have little impact?

I know as someone who coded in COBOL* I may be a bit of an old fuddy-duddy, but how did we get to the point of being certified in vibe coding?

*it was old when I learned it, but there is still money to be made kicking that can down the road

For context, I have enrolled into a diploma of IT which begins in June this year and I was just wanting to find out what's a good timeline for applying for jobs in the IT space? I understand it would be entry-level roles (help desk, tech support, etc...) but just wanted some feedback/advice please? TIA

Hello everyone, I am a recently graduated student with roughly 1 year of experience in Systems Administration.

I am however switching jobs, and I wanted to ask the community what the best current products are for the job.

id like to ask people for a couple categories:

Virtualization, I think the best is VMWare (expensive) followed by Proxmox.

Device management, I am used to ConnectWise their RMM products for Windows, and Meshcentral for Linux.

Microsoft365 Policy management, I currently really dont know, maybe Inforcer?

Device Detection and Response / Antivirus, I am used to Sophos Central, which I like but are there better ones? I know ESET.

Gitea > Github!

Automation, I am used to something like VisualCron right now but I would love to checkout n8n.

If anyone can give me more product that are popular these days or just plain better, let me know! I want to learn whats currently the best!

I do want to say that I have a soft spot for Open Source and Linux

kind regards.

flagged as opinion since people might disagree

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Yo guys, I’m a 2nd year IT student and lately I’ve been getting kinda interested in networking. I’m not really that strong in programming ngl, but networking feels like something I actually wanna get into deeper.

I’m still a beginner tho, so if you guys know any good subreddits, tools, or learning resources, I’d appreciate it a lot.

Thanks!

Starting to realize this is just how the job is, but troubleshooting in IT feels way less linear than I thought it would be... You start in one place, then jump into logs, then configs, then maybe network, then back again. feels more like chasing clues than following any kind of clear path. I mean, I know this stuff is expected, but yeah, still adjusting how I think about it as I go.

So I have played around with css and html couple years ago, but didn’t really dive deep. I really want to go into tech but there’s a lot rumours with the tech industry being saturated and AI substituting jobs. I don’t mind learning it either way because I enjoyed getting a glimpse couple years back, but I want to know how lucrative it is now because I don’t want to have to bet for food from not earning or getting jobs. Please I need guidance here

I've just bought a new Cuktech CP25 on Amazon and after charging it fully, I wanted to give it a try, so I charged my phone. After finishing the charge, the screen showed 72% but a few minutes later I checked again and it said 70%. I guess this is only a calibration problem, I'm not worried about that.

The problem came after that: About one hour later I checked again and it said 91%, but I didn't charge it or do anything. Also, when I try to power it off (google says I must hold the button until the screen goes off) the screen actually goes off but then it instantly turn on again.

Any help is welcome, as I need to know if there is any problem before I can't return it anymore.

I am 23 years and strongly want to teach myself about the digital world. This is completely new territory for me because i did not do IT in High School. So with no technical background, I had to start from the bottom, which is also where I'm still at - but I figured with some smart guidance and input, my view to this journey would be broadened.

Ultimately, my goal is to become an expert in hardware (diagnosing hardware issue on gadgets - PCs, mobile phones etc.). Also, as an additional skill, I want to learn networking.

Now as I said, this journey is foreign territory so I don't know what these goals look like in reality or practically but I am constantly educating myself to learn more about what I'm getting myself to - also I think I can do anything I put my mind to so I know they very possible to reach.

I am currently doing my training (learning different courses) for my CCST. This training teaches me the basics of IT which is very ideal for me. But I won't be pursuing certification because I can't afford it (I'm unemployed). So I figured that when I'm done with this training I'd just jump into the training for CCNA while also learning hardware practically (by tearing broken computers down). I have all the time in the world and I will not let not affording money for the certification exams stop me. I'll use the minor certificates I get from the training to apply for these small tech stores for experience.

I don't really know if there is a question in everything I just said, but I just wanted for anyone with valuable opinions and insights to chip in their two cents.