Hacker News: zekyl314

New comment by zekyl314 in "The 500k-ton typo: Why data center copper math doesn't add up"

zekyl314 — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:14:22 +0000

I saw this too, awesome to report on a typo when you yourself have a typo. What are the odds?

New comment by zekyl314 in "Verizon outages reported across U.S."

zekyl314 — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:43:31 +0000

or BGP.

New comment by zekyl314 in "UniFi 5G"

zekyl314 — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:09 +0000

I was hoping this was a mini 5G cell tower that connected to the network, so you could have good 5G service inside.

New comment by zekyl314 in "Winamp clone in Swift for macOS"

zekyl314 — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:35:39 +0000

100%! I first read as OS/2 as well, and was like interesting.

New comment by zekyl314 in "Ask HN: Books about people who did hard things"

zekyl314 — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:22:08 +0000

I was going to suggest the same book. I first ran into story on PBS as a teenager, it was titled "The KGB, the Computer and Me".

New comment by zekyl314 in "Ask HN: Seeking Advice: Google Workspace and YouTube Issue"

zekyl314 — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:55:14 +0000

Yeah, I have also changed DNS from 1.1.1.1 to 8.8.8.8 with no difference. I did receive a call from my ISP last night and they confirmed others are having the same issue. So at least someone is on the case. My goal is to get a write up if they find a fix so I can share with others. I know that other people / ISPs are having the issue too based on my research.

Ask HN: Seeking Advice: Google Workspace and YouTube Issue

zekyl314 — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:56:06 +0000

I'm seeking the advice / input from others here on a very bizarre Google Workspace YouTube issue.

I have spent time with Google Support and YouTube support chat with no success in resolving this issue.

The issue:

  - Accessing YouTube while on the my home ISP when using an Apple Device (iPhone or iPad) and the YouTube App, while logged in with a Google Workspace account, all videos come up as "content not available".

Testing performed:

  - I have tried three different sites that utilize my ISP (My Home, Legion, and a School) to eliminate the issue of my local network or firewall.

  - I have tried three different Google Workspace accounts.  One of them has never been on my ISP network before I attempted it.

Workarounds:

  - If I logout of my Google Workspace account and login with a @gmail.com account on the Apple Device and use the YouTube app, it works fine.

  - If I use the Chrome Browser on the same Apple device (iPhone or iPad) logged into the same Google Workspace account it works fine.

  - If I use my Roku device and their YouTube app with the same Google Workspace account, it works fine.

  - If I VPN to another network outside my local ISP, the iPhone and YouTube app, logged into my Google Workspace account, it works.

  - If I disable my Wi-Fi on my phone and use Verizon, it all works fine as well.

  - I have tried 4 different Apple devices with the same results.

I am completely stumped, I have been going over network packet captures and can't see anything standing out either. I have restarted my router, removed and reinstalled the app as well.

I just can't see how my ISP would be able to see if I am logged into a YouTube app with a specific account, so it has to be something on the YouTube side with the Apple YouTube App, but I have no good way to actually troubleshoot with anyone at YouTube.

I was hoping someone here on HN has had this issue before and found a solution.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42109530

Points: 2

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New comment by zekyl314 in "Isamu Akasaki’s blue LEDs changed how we light our world"

zekyl314 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:56:16 +0000

I suggest you watch this video as well, is goes into great detail on what it took to make the blue LED. It's quite fascinating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF8d72mA41M

New comment by zekyl314 in "FCC rules AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal"

zekyl314 — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:00:32 +0000

My Dad's landline makes you press a digit before completing the call. So that exists already, and wish more would add this as a feature. I'm sure like anything, it could be defeated, if they had a system listening for the key to press. But it works for now.

New comment by zekyl314 in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (November 2023)"

zekyl314 — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:19:01 +0000

Location: Indiana, USA

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: DevOps, Agile (Scrum Ceremonies, Estimation & Planning, Risk Management, Communication, Collaboration), Virtualization, Development, Ordering, Installation, Troubleshooting, Coordination, Zone Migration, Networking, AWS, VMWare, UCS, Cisco (BGP, OSPF, NX-OS, IOS, Firewalls, Routers, Switches), Datadog, ManageEngine, Opsview, PRTG, Splunk, Linux (Amazon Linux, CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu), Bash, Ansible, Terraform, Cloudflare Résumé/CV: https://michaelawalter.com/MichaelWalter-Resume_2023-11.pdf

Email: mike.walter+hn@gmail.com

Proven and visionary IT leader with over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions and leading high-performance teams. Adept at driving excellence through strategic project planning, technical implementation, and stakeholder relationship management. Skilled in providing valuable consultation to high-value clients, optimizing sales revenue, and enhancing cloud native infrastructure. Demonstrated success in exceeding expectations through meticulous project delivery and roadmap development. Combines technical expertise with a creative problem-solving approach to drive sustainable growth and achieve desired outcomes. Seeking a challenging role in Software Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering Management to contribute expertise in driving organizational success through technological innovation and leadership excellence.

New comment by zekyl314 in "Clifford Stoll beat the Russians, then made useless, wondrous objects (2016)"

zekyl314 — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:01:14 +0000

I recall back in 1990 when PBS aired, “The KGB, the Computer, and Me”. I was a freshman in high school and immediately fell in love with the documentary. I recorded it on VHS and watched it numerous times. I was already into computers, we had an IBM PC jr and I was fascinated by it. This story made me want to learn more and dive into technology even more.

I recently, within last few years finally picked up the book and read it. It is just a great story. I feel like everything Cliff said, in certain aspects, we still deal with today. I highly recommend the book and watching the documentary.

New comment by zekyl314 in "My secret life as an 11-year-old BBS sysop"

zekyl314 — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:31:24 +0000

The times were so different back then. I recall back in 90, I saw someone post on another BBS they were testing out a new BBS. The phone exchange was the same as mine, so I called him up. Turns out he was in my class at high school, and we've remained best friend since.

I can't even recall how many how I spent making ANSI art for many local BBSs. The opening screens, menus for difference access levels, etc. This was a great way to get sysop access and increased download limits. Many BBSs I recall had upload / download ratios and didn't like leachers.

Thanks for the post and memories.

New comment by zekyl314 in "Why the Black MacBook Cost More"

zekyl314 — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:01:33 +0000

I had one of these back in the day and I loved it. I sold it just a few years ago. Still one of my favorites. My one complaint, the white power cord and power brick. Come one apple, you're supposed be a leader in design. I realize cost justification was probably the reason for this.