Planning My Holiday LEDs Early
Last year, I started getting into individually addressable LEDs for Christmas lights. This year I’m starting early by installing year-round holiday LEDs around my house. I’ve learned a ton since my first …
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4 Important DIY Smarthome Truths
There is a ton of information on the Internet about smarthomes. If you google smarthomes you’ll get lots of advice, definitions, and tutorials about building a smarthome. Here at HomeTechHacker we also …
6 pfSense Configurations To Do After Install
So, you’ve read through all the good reasons to use pfSense as your router and decided to give it a go. You first went through the task of selecting the hardware for …
My Android Cellphone Journey
The recent announcement and glowing reviews of the Oneplus 8 and Oneplus 8 Pro, along with the release of Galaxy S20 and the slightly older LG V60 have me thinking about upgrading …
Equipping Your Smarthome For COVID-19 Coronavirus
All over the world people are dealing with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. As of the time of the writing of this article, COVID-19 has already infected more than 13 times the number …
Tips for Building a New Construction Smarthome
A little over 7 years ago, we moved into our current smarthome. It was new construction, but the build was already in progress when we purchased the home. However, I did have …
Cord-cutting Update: 1 Year Later
A year ago, I cut the cord and left cable/satellite TV. How has my cord-cutting experience been over the last year? Was it worth it? Read on and find out… My cord-cutting …