We ran out of disk space on our file server. The future was bleak. How would we bring new content to our subscribers and followers […]

A.I. in a very tiny box
We examine a tiny package called the Jetson Nano. Aptly named Jetson, the device inspires future technological thinking with the focus on Artiificial intelligence and autonomous thinking with a dash of machine and deep learning to spice things up.

Your Next Home Security Camera
Today we take a look at the Google Nest Cam IQ Outdoor. This well built camera is backed by Nest’s proven app and sports some […]

Ding Dong! Let’s have a conversation
Today we’re taking a look at the Hello doorbell from Nest. I would have to say it is one of the more natural looking smart […]

When a UPS becomes an IPS
Replacing a fan in a Tripplite UPS unit and nearly getting electrocuted doing it. For similar 1500VA UPS: https://amzn.to/2EvDKd1

The Worst Security Camera also Costs the Most
Today we take a look at the Nest Cam Outdoor and try and figure out what Nest was thinking when they came up with it. […]

Enterprise Wi-Fi At Home
We deploy an Aruba Wi-Fi controller and three Access Points around our smart home to support future infrastructure. Come along for the ride.

3rd Generation Nest Thermostat Upgrade for $9
I upgrade my Nest Thermostat for a whopping $9 as we kick off our ultimate smart home series. Buy it now: https://amzn.to/2QzyYSn

The Home Server Project – ESXi R710 Server Rebuild (Part 2)
Well, we’re back with Part 2 of the ESXi upgrade. This time, I did the research and have a solution. Here are links to the […]

The Home Server Project – ESXi R710 Server Rebuild (Part 1)
We rebuild the R710 work horse server in our environment. This means backing everything up, tearing it all down and starting from nearly scratch. As […]