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Synology NAS’s Cloud Sync stops syncing to cloud drives such as Google Drive, Backblaze, OneDrive, Box, etc. with the wrong message that the sync is “up-to-date” even when it is not. I was a victim of this and if this happens to you, here is the workaround. If you have … read more
Want to have a better online experience without advertisements and sneaky tracking codes that invade your privacy and monitor your activities? There is an updated 2023 version of this guide for Raspberry Pi: Ultimate Pi-Hole Raspberry Pi Setup: Faster Internet in 15 min This is exactly what a Pi Hole … read more
Are you a fan of watching sports such as American Football (CFB / NFL), NBA, MLB, Soccer, or NASCAR on your TV screen? Do you want Kodi addons that let you watch this sport? Look no further. In this post, we will provide you with 5 of the best Kodi … read more
Reconfiguring UniFi controller after a move to new host or a server can be a pain. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you were able to migrate UniFi controller to a new server without having to configure everything from scratch? Here is how to do it. Ubiquiti UniFI controller is a … read more
Looking for a smart vacuum that can save multiple floor maps, room recognition, support tape-free virtual no-go zones, and can mop as well? Look no further than the Roborock S6. In this Roborock S5 vs S6 comparison, I will review the features of S6, especially its awesome multi-floor support. I … read more
In June 2019, I upgraded the UPS connected to my Ubiquiti Network gear and Synology NAS from APC Back-UPS NS700MC to CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD. You can ready about my complete smart home setup here. Synology DiskStation Manager already has a way to monitor the UPS status and initiate a shutdown when … read more
This post describes my simple smart home setup and all the gadgets I used in my home.
In this post, I will show you how to install HASS.io on Docker on Ubuntu or Debian systems. I have been running Home Assistant for my home automation needs since December of 2017, which is when I started my home automation journey. Home Assistant is a python based program for … read more
This site was built on building and maintaining a Home Server using Ubuntu. My first server was an Atom 330 Dual Core MSI Wind PC. This was an awesome low-energy machine that served as a great home server based on Ubuntu Lucid Lynx. With the addition of a Broadcom CrystalHD … read more