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Raf

My name is Raf Cole. I've been into computers, Movies, and TV as far as I can remember. Other interests are technology, Android, XBMC (Kodi), HTPC's and Tennis. Been working in Industrial Automation for 10 years in both discrete and DCS automation, currently as Proposal Specialist.

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Kodi Beginners Guide p4: How to change Kodi skin

by Raf July 16, 2016

by Raf July 16, 2016

Welcome everybody to the Kodi Beginners Guide Part 4: Change Kodi skin! Can’t believe we’re at part 4 already. If you haven’t read the others, we explained to…
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Kodi Beginners Guide p3: Add media sources to Kodi

by Raf March 29, 2018

by Raf March 29, 2018

Welcome everybody to the Kodi Beginners Guide Part 3: Add media sources to Kodi! In Part 1: What is Kodi, we went through the origins of Kodi and…
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Kodi Beginners Guide p2: How to use Kodi for your HTPC

by Raf July 16, 2016

by Raf July 16, 2016

Introduction: What is Kodi Beginners Guide Welcome everybody to the Kodi Beginners Guide Part 2: How to use kodi! In Kodi Beginners Guide Part 1: What is Kodi,…
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Kodi Beginners Guide p1: What is Kodi?

by Raf January 11, 2017

by Raf January 11, 2017

Introduction: What is Kodi Beginners Guide First of all, welcome to this Kodi Home Theatre Software introduction series that will answer the question, what is Kodi? This guide…

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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