More and more people are now for the first time using smart devices in their home, and I am often asked what I use around my house and how I connect all of those devices together. I will share what equipment I use, and I’ll explain why I picked that Read more…
2017 has been quite the year, and the interest in mining cryptocurrency has never been higher. While I use my server to mine when not otherwise being used, I wanted to explore what other devices I could put to work. In a previous post, I described how I have setup Read more…
A lot of my friends and family have asked me how I have put together my own personal media server. I wrote this guide to help my friends and family, but if you find this useful as well feel free to donate using the PayPal button below! I’ll use a Read more…
To create macro commands and string many devices together, you can use the app Stringify or you can use your harmony home’s android or PC application. When I want to issue a “string” of commands, I can use stringify or harmony to do so. I’ll use two examples, the first Read more…
This post is to explain how I’ve personally setup my smarthome environment. There are many options out there, and I’ll discuss why I’ve chosen the equipment I have. The center of my smarthome is my Google Home. This acts as my central controller and main input device. You can use Read more…
One of the biggest frustrations in today’s modern world is when the internet goes out. In my personal life, I want a stable internet connection at home to ensure my personal server and smarthome gadgets function correctly, but my connection has been going out multiple times per week. I called Read more…