I recently started a project to try to use the space in our utility, er… server room better. A big part of this was getting a wall mounted rack that I could use for our server and the network equipment that also lives in the space. After a lot of research, and some help from my friend Adam who knows […]
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It’s a great idea to add water/flood monitoring into your home automation system. It can make a huge difference between a bad thing, and a catastrophe. This $60 Z-Wave sensor from Aeotec looks pretty nice, and includes vibration and temperature sensors as well as watching for H20. Water Sensor 6. Flood sensor. Leak sensor. Safety sensor. Z-Wave sensor. Monitor a […]
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I’ve never had a chance to play with any of OPPO’s disc players, but they have an amazing reputation for setting the standard in quality and performance. So it was a bit of a shock, and a little saddening, to hear that they will no longer be manufacturing new products. I imagine the problem with OPPO’s business, comes down to […]
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As my children have gotten older and become more “connected device” savvy, I have been on the hunt for something which makes it easier to manage the amount of time they spend online as well as what they can see and do while surfing. The Circle with Disney Parental Controls & Internet Filtering network management device, despite its odd name, […]
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I promised myself I wouldn’t believe anything I read today, but fortunately I’m going back on this commitment to let you know about the new 1.1.1.1 DNS service that Cloudflare has just rolled out. Obviously this isn’t the first public DNS service that provides a mechanism to work around your ISP’s poor DNS resolution; Google’s 8.8.8.8 and the “Quad9” 9.9.9.9 […]
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The last time I saw anything from Zappiti, they were still making a nicer UI for the Dune HD line up of local media streamers. So when this popped across my radar, I was suprised on a couple fronts. Now, it’s unclear whether the Zappiti NAS Rip 4K HDR supports ripping UltraHD Blu-ray or just the other formats, but this […]
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I’ve mentioned that I bought our Xbox One S primarily as an UltraHD Blu-ray player, so this petition to add Dolby Vision and HDR10+ to the platform is a great way for Microsoft to add more value to the device – as well as demonstrate the benefit of choosing something that will receive updates and evolve over time. Personally, I’d […]
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I must admit that I’ve never contemplated who owns the video from my Ring doorbell. I just assumed that it worked similar to my cloud stored email (i.e. it’s private unless a judge asks to see it). Which is why I clicked through on this CEPro article, which, understandably given their demographic, also includes the integrator in the mix. Can […]
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How about that… Google Home devices can now stream music to “compatible” Bluetooth speakers all around the house. Very, very slick. Now any of your Google Home devices can connect to other Bluetooth speakers so you can control your entertainment experience simply using the sound of your voice. Turn up the beats in the living room, listen to a podcast […]
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It is great to see home Wi-Fi companies focused on mesh systems. Repeaters work, but they add a level of complexity and wonkiness that most people don’t want to deal with. The new ASUS Lyra Trio’s 3×3 MIMO pyramid antenna system claims coverage for homes up to 5400 square feet and an easy setup. And as a bonus, as it […]
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