Recent content by ykumar00

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    FS: Desktops HP Elitedesk 800 G3 Mini PC

    How would someone add HDD slots to this to use as a media server?
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    Thinking of Switching from Windows to Mac – Need Your Advice!

    As someone who's never had a mac, can't we just buy the 256gb and swap out the internal SSD or is the storage soldered too?
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    FS: Desktops Homelab setup: i5 4th gen

    Why does the specs for this motherboard state "LAN 10/100 Mbps (1000 Mbps Optional)" What does this mean? Also what is the power usage?
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    Suggestions for a small Homelab project

    I would suggest looking at /r/selfhosted. It is full of open source software you can host yourself, and contribute to, with users posting about new projects almost every day.
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    FS: Storage Hardware ORICO 5 Bay USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure

    What would the speed be like using this USB3, vs just SATA ports on the Mobo on the PC?
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    Are you using any smart plugs at home, how has the experience been

    That wasn't my address, just a generic one blinkit used by default when I opened the deal page. It's not even the correct city
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    Storage Solutions Open Source NVR vs Branded NVR and qns on the software scene with security cameras

    I have a dahua (considered one of the best, Dahua and Hikvision) NVR with 2 SATA bays in my business. Honestly, the NVR does it's job, but not very well. The software and webUI is a slow, laggy mess. Downloading parts of your recorded footage requires an obscure internet explorer (yes, IE)...
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    Ambrane Wifi Smart Plug at Rs. 299

    On/Off only. But even these cost 500+ generally.
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    CPU/Mobo 32bit windows 10/8/7 setup

    The best way is probably installing it alongside a 64 bit OS and boot into it when necessary, or just run it in a VM (easiest)
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    Ambrane Wifi Smart Plug at Rs. 299

    Link: https://blinkit.com/prn/ambrane-asp-10-remote-control-10a-3-pin-smart-plug-(white)/prid/526191?lat=18.9640418145626&lon=72.8404163468918 I have bought a similar plug from zebronics, they are Tuya products so even if they can't be flashed with Tasmota, you can use localtuya/tinytuya to...
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    News Ransomware attack affects 300 small banks across India - ATM, UPI service affected

    AU bank doesn't allow space while adding nickname of a new beneficiary. Bank staff said it was for security reasons :')
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    Health Insurance

    I've had plans from Star health and Care Health insurance. Care has good coverage and less ridiculous limits on what and how much is covered. Claim pre approval process for a minor surgery was cashless and very quick approval for a higher amount than expected from the hospital desk.