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An engineer that builds electronics and writes on his website, https://www.kompulsa.com.

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Best PC for gaming and HTPC use 2017: Pre-built and DIY options
by Nicholas Brown October 24, 2017
by Nicholas Brown October 24, 2017
Gaming PCs are just high performance computers that are also suitable for everyday tasks, including home theater use. This article consists of the best gaming desktop, 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