Upgrading from the Ubiquiti UNVR Pro to Enterprise NVR without losing recordings and metadata
We’re out of capacity! Recently, one of my clients wanted to migrate from a Ubiquiti UNVR Pro to...
It’s me. I started the HEVC Disablement Press Storm
I explain why the HEVC Codec doesn't function properly on certain Dell and HP systems, and list the machine models I've discovered with broken behavior. As well as a long rant.
De-bricking the EnGenius ENS620EXT with OpenWRT
Over the Summer of 2025, I had an adventure with the EnGenius ENS620EXT and by proxy, the ENS500-AC....
Configuring a Linksys SPA2102 / Cisco ATA-191 / Cisco ATA-192 for Dial-Up Modems
Other than the Polycom IP-9000 picture, I help to provide settings that I have used for many years to make Cisco and Linksys ATAs work great with Dial-up modems over VoIP.
TV Service for Businesses is still a mess.
For the better part of 2025 as I focused on performing Freelance work, I needed to help resolve...
UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro Review + Chime disabled due to Environmental Conditions FYI
I installed a new G4 Doorbell Pro a few months ago, along with a new Bell Chime and...
AirGradient Air Quality Monitors – A Review
Last year, I made a purchase of four Air Quality Monitors for around the house; one per floor...
HP is still blocking aftermarket cartridges
I assume this should come as no surprise. HP continues to block Aftermarket cartridges in their Laser and...
Running UniFi Network Controller on a Raspberry Pi 3B+, Debian Bookworm 64-bit in 2025
Yep. The title is one of those that necessitates the 2025 marker. I had some trouble getting the...
Internet of Cloud-Connected Trash. This needs to stop.
Today, Google announced the end of support for the Nest Smart Learning Thermostat for Gen1 and Gen2 models....