Powering an office using USB

Powering an office using USB

In early 2015 I set about an ambitious goal: Convert a medium-large size business into one giant USB hub.  Several months later, this mission has been accomplished and now the numbers are starting to trickle in so I wanted to share just a few of 

Dust no more

Dust no more

Server dust collection has always been both a concern an annoyance of mine.  Proper server storage accommodations are rare for most businesses and even if properly locked away, the rooms are still vulnerable to dust depending on outside variables.  I decided to eliminate the problem 

Breaking The 3G/4G Barriers

Breaking The 3G/4G Barriers

I’ve been using cellular hot spot devices for a number of years, however up until recently I believed they were only useful for occasional remote work.  Basic e-mail, remote desktop applications, et cetera.  The plans are expensive, the devices are always discontinued before you even 

3G/4G Cabin Project

3G/4G Cabin Project

This project has been ongoing, but is mostly completed.  I consider this cabin my test site for extreme remote connectivity simply due to the fact that if anything were to glitch up, it will cost me about seven hours in travel to resolve.  For this 

Smart Home – Outlets

Smart Home – Outlets

There are very few inexpensive options available for multiple smart home outlets.  Let’s first review the not so great list: ~$100 for one/two outlets? Unknown circuit/build quality? No thanks ~$50-60 for a device that malfunctions when WiFi is disconnected? Also doesn’t power back on when 

3G/4G Remote IP Surveillance

3G/4G Remote IP Surveillance

Earlier last year I was able to successfully resolve the challenge of accessing BlueIris via remote cellular connections.  The demo ignited several e-mails from readers asking me to accommodate mobile/remote scenarios that didn’t involve Dropcam and other cloud junk.  Construction sites, digital signage, cabins, et 

Real-time Vehicle DVR Alerts

Real-time Vehicle DVR Alerts

I live in an apartment tower located in downtown Minneapolis. Many grad students and older people find it easy to commute via bicycles.  There are about 100-150 bicycles lined up in the parking garage and it so happens my parking space is right in front 

Smart Car – The ELM327

Smart Car – The ELM327

Having worked closely with Ford, GM, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and other industry automotive giants, I know just about every way to interface and program/diagnose issues using various OEM software and smart gadgets.  The only issue is that without physical access to the thousands of dollars worth