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    Explain MySQL to me like I’m 5

    Does not matter who or what is connecting, fact is connections are being made and those should be monitored, either for errors on connecting, or too many connections or no connections, all of which are indicative of a potential issue that would require investigating.. Of course, you start off...
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    Explain MySQL to me like I’m 5

    Yes and no.. more resources is going to do nothing for long running queries that is holding up the app.. you definitely want to be monitoring for long running queries and then if you do come across any, investigate whether those queries can be better optimised to shorten their query time.. You...
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    PC Building Thread

    Large and higher resolution is going to end up with small text, unless you use the scaling feature.. 24" FHD monitor with scaling should suffice.. walk into a makro, Game, computer mania, incredible connection and play around with the scaling on the monitors they have on display.. whatever they...
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    Need your opinion on these two apartments

    Low interest rates equal sellers market.. people who were renting previously and couldn't afford to buy, now suddenly can, so demand for property for sale goes up.. I have been getting cold called almost weekly asking if I am interested in selling because people want to buy in my area.. But, I...
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    Need your opinion on these two apartments

    I ain't in the market for paying levies again, so promise.. Sent from my Redmi Note 9 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Need your opinion on these two apartments

    Yay Sent from my Redmi Note 9 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Simple habits that save you money

    Subliminal tips: Don't have cats.. Don't have house mates.. Rent don't buy..
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    Stuff I Hate

    @Papa Smurf
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    Capturing video from a portion of the screen

    Haha.. media related things like this form a little part of my job, so I have scratched around in OBS before..
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    Capturing video from a portion of the screen

    You can use OBS Studio.. Simple to use and an absolute ton of online help if needed.. You can set the source as the screen you want to record and then right click the source. Add filter. Add Crop/Pad. Then you can right-click the source in the Sources list as 'set output size' which will set...
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    Buying cheaper property to rent out

    Remember, there are additional legal costs associated with tenants who refuse/cannot pay when time comes for trying to evict them.. over and above losing rental income, you are also paying for those legal costs.. Maintenance is ongoing, especially when the place is occupied, when wear and tear...
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    Buying cheaper property to rent out

    Few things: Are you making a profit after paying levy + bond and other expenses..? If so, be ready to tell SARS about it as applicable.. Are you ready to deal with difficult tenants who are a nuisance to other tenants/residents in some form or other..? Can you financially cope if a tenant does...
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    Stuff I Hate

    What crawled up your ass.. jeezus...
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    Apple TV+

    Can't say it is any good.. maybe I was using it wrong but, anything that looked semi interesting, you had to rent at a fee.. I don't recall seeing anything to watch, that was included in the subscription..
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