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    Genuine Microsoft software keys, windows 10 pro for as low as 10$

    Wonder if sites like https://softwarecodes.in/ is genuine. They are even offering GST invoices. Anyone used them before ?
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    UTP CAT 6 cable recommendation

    Commscope wire construction for Cat6/23AWG (5.842mm dia) is one of the thinnest, they even have a 24AWG (5.588 mm) available in local electrical market. Avoid Chinese stuff, go with best wires that you can afford and pull in your ducts, this is the only thing that will last you 2-3 decades and...
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    UTP CAT 6 cable recommendation

    Cat6A has a cabling bandwidth of 500 Mhz Vs 200-250 Mhz for Cat6. The cable will last you for more than 20+ years, so you decide. I had installed Cat6 cable in 1999 at my residence, which is still giving me good service, that time Cat5e was prevalent.
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    UTP CAT 6 cable recommendation

    Buy a Cat6A rated cable, go with Commscope, Belden or Molex cable with specs "Cat6A F/UTP LSZH 23 Awg", it is only available in 305m boxes. 10G is supported on Cat6 cable for a max of 55 mtrs, since you length is less you may opt for the same given lower prices. But a Cat6A cable will be future...
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    Just Bought a New Synology NAS

    I'm sure you must have enabled the no. of file versions to be kept on the NAS. It's a very good feature that is not provided by Dropbox or GDrive.
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    Just Bought a New Synology NAS

    I use it for both office & home. yes, they will merge Photo station & Moments in DSM 7, will use than after upgrade, for the time I use google photos.
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    Just Bought a New Synology NAS

    Great Choice! I'm using DS218 since march 2018. I mostly use the below: 1. Cloud Sync - Backup imp files to Box 2. Synology Drive 3. Download Station 4. Surveillance Station - You get NVR for 2 IP cam for free, additional cams needs expensive license. It has awesome smart search feature for...
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    Full Home Automation - For Peanuts

    tagging @superczar Finally, I went with Smartthings, Hue 2nd gen with warm white bulbs (plenty), harmony hub, couple of echo dots, schlage z-wave deadbolt, zooz 4 in 1 sensor, Yi Cams, and a bunch of Xiaomi sensors & plug. Already received the Xiaomi package, would receive the rest early next...
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    FS: Others Owl Intuition-lc 3-phase energy monitoring

    Selling this kit comprising of: 1. 3 Nos Sensor clips - Not in pic as I still got it installed in my electricity main cabinet. 2. 1 Nos - Network Owl which I bought new last year to replace my earlier device which was burnt in lightning. 3. 1 Nos - CMR180i - Just bought it again few days back...
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    Full Home Automation - For Peanuts

    ^ thanks for the feedback guys. I went for Philips hue starter kit 2nd gen warm white along with echo dot @ $107. Individual bulbs are $15. Looking for a deal on schlage touch deadbolt be469, one multi sensor and harmony hub. EDIT: Seeing the reviews, Wink seems better than smarthings, any...
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    Full Home Automation - For Peanuts

    ^ Thanks, I took some time to research and make my mind before replying. I'm going towards smarthings, lock & few other sensors. I was also looking at LIFX Gen 2 bulbs which are around $22 right now, but the reviews on Amazon is not great, the common issue seems to be loosing connectivity. Any...
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    Full Home Automation - For Peanuts

    My energy monitor from owlintuition stopped working and I'm now looking for a more opensource z-wave solution for the same and other things which I can slowly build upon. I wanted to start with the samsung smartthings as it was only available for $50 recently, but I did not as it supports only...
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    Aliexpress 11-11

    ^ u already bought! I have spare Alix 2 port box with WiFi card + flash memory card with pfsense loaded. I've moved to ubiquity thus this has been lying idle since 10 days.
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    Amazon India lightning deals

    Sennheiser RS 120 II Wireless Over-Ear Headphone for 5K + Citicard discounts http://www.amazon.in/dp/B0001FTVEK/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_3427_14b5f015?pf_rd_p=1089613427&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_all&pf_rd_m=A1VBAL9TL5WCBF&pf_rd_r=194R7MSTC5VACZJRY8HH#
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    Fungus in lens. Help.

    I bought a Dyuez 50-L for about 8K here in Kolkata about a month back.
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    WTB I want to buy nvidia shield tv

    Even I'm looking for a good deal, I read somewhere long back that Reliance Jio may launch it in India, do not know authenticity.
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    Reliance Jio Rollout

    I got the same msg and almost around the same time of your posting, still waiting for activation Sms.
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    Reliance Jio Rollout

    There is no code generation required for 4g phones, just walk in and get the sim, I got mine today. Btw, how R u guys activating unlimited data/voice ? By sign up using old myjio app or does it work on the updated app as well?
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    Android TV: Beelink mini MX III vs ???

    There is another version of the same box with BT 4 on other websites, very confusing with these chineese prods. Have ordered on 9th, still not received it, opted for registered delivery. My main application would be Ditto TV, Hotstar, Voot, etc along with 2nd XBMC with lib sharing from 1st...
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    Android TV: Beelink mini MX III vs ???

    I bought a Netbox A95X primarily for Android 6, this one does not have bluetooth. http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_414756.html