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Himanshu

Himanshu Arora is a freelance technical writer by profession but a software programmer and Linux researcher at heart. He covers software tutorials, reviews, tips/tricks, and more. Some of his articles have been featured on IBM developerworks, ComputerWorld, and in Linux Journal.

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Flixtor, a Popcorn Time alternative that offers some new features

by Himanshu September 26, 2020

by Himanshu September 26, 2020

If you are a torrent fan, chances are that you might have heard about Popcorn Time (PT), a Torrent stream player that allows playing Movies and TV Shows…
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Send media stored on your Android device to your TV using AllCast

by Himanshu December 6, 2016

by Himanshu December 6, 2016

Want your Chromecast to play locally-stored content on TV? AllCast may be a solution. You may remember from our recent post that Chromecast is one of the best…

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Home Server	Intel NUC 8 with Linux Mint
NAS	Synology DS918+ 4-Bay NAS WD EasyStore Drives (shucked)
Server and Media Apps	Docker with Traefik Reverse Proxy
Network	Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway Ubiquiti US-16-150W UniFi Switch Ubiquiti UniFi AC Long Range APs
Smart Appliances	Ecobee Thermostat with Room Sensors Roborock S6 Robotic Vacuum
Downloading	NewsHosting Usenet (Sonarr/Radarr) IPVanish VPN (Torrents/Kodi)
Smart Home Hubs	Docker HASS.io with Aeotec Z-Stick Samsung SmartThings
Home Security	Abode DIY Wireless Security RCA Gen 2 Video Doorbell (ZoneMinder) Swann NHD-850 Cameras (Zoneminder) Xiaomi 1080p Wifi Camera (ZoneMinder)
Smart Switches	HomeSeer HS-WD200+ Zwave Dimmer TP-Link Kasa HS200 Wifi Switch
Smart Sensors	Dome Zwave Motion Sensor Dome Zwave Door/Window Sensor Dome Zwave Water Leak Sensor Zwave Garage Door Sensor
Smart Bulbs	Sengled A19 Soft White
Outlets and Valves	GE Zwave Plus Outlet Dome Zwave Smart Plug Dome Zwave Water Shut-Off Valve
UPS	CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD Sinewave UPS