Windows Event Logs The Windows OS is generating and capturing a number of internal (Windows Apps, services) and external or third party Events. The Windows Event logs are incredibly useful when dealing with end-points and devices for troubleshooting actual problems and alerting to other details or issues that might impact your service and up-time needs. […]
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Home Lab Network Separation Planning
Gotta Keep ’em Separated As the proliferation of devices that connect to your home network continues to grow. We need a better set of controls of what these devices can do once on your network. Especially taking into consideration the recent RansomeWare and BotNet like take overs that can really break your heart if it […]
Blossom Sprinkler Controller
Blossom The WiFi Sprinkler Controller While relocating the existing older sprinkler controller it was identified that it was not wired properly to an AC outlet. This resulted in enough sparks to make me run for cover and I decided a replacement of this old controller was a great idea. The Blossom is at the best affordability […]
USB Testing Adapters
USB Awareness As I’ve commented on in a previous post – awareness of whats happening, what is about to happen or at least have a record of what happened is important to me. Knowing what your devices are doing, what they’re connected to and whats happening when connected is important. The USB Standards of 1.0/1.1/2.0 […]
Home Electricity Monitor
Product and Details The product made by Sense is one of the few whole-house electricity monitoring devices on the market for the home user. It can still require a professional installation by a seasoned and experienced electrician and requires space in the electrical panel to install the passive sensors and then 2 breaker spots to […]