Category: Back Up / Storage

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Christian Johnson with Hard Drives, Wifi and Private 5G – HGG606

Christian Johnson from MapleGrovePartners.com joins me this week. We open the show with some talk of the current state of hard drives and ask Christian what NAS he would buy in 2024. We talk about the current state of Wifi as well as some of the benefits of private 5G. We wrap it with a little… Click for more / Podcast Player>
Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Generators

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Generators

Solar generators are a great way to harness the power of the sun and generate electricity. They are portable, easy to use, and environmentally friendly. In this blog post, we will discuss three popular solar generators: Bluetti, Jackery, and EcoPro. We will also cover battery technology, home installation, and UPS functionality. Unveiling the Power of the Sun: Solar Generators as the Gateway to Clean Energy In a world increasingly driven by sustainability, the spotlight is turning towards solar generators as an innovative and accessible means of tapping into the boundless power of the sun. These devices, designed to harness solar

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 2000 Plus

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus: What to Know Before Buying in 2026

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus: What to Know Before Buying in 2026 Portable power stations have changed quite a bit since the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus first appeared. Battery chemistry has improved, charging speeds have increased, and newer 2kWh-class power stations have become considerably lighter — Jackery’s own Explorer 2000 v2 weighs about a third less than the 2000 Plus while offering nearly identical base battery capacity. That doesn’t make the Explorer 2000 Plus irrelevant. It’s still an interesting option if you need a large portable battery with 3,000 watts of AC output and the ability to add substantial amounts of

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BLUETTI AC180 portable power station used for home office backup power

BLUETTI AC180 in 2026: What I’ve Learned Using It for Home Office and Backup Power

BLUETTI AC180 in 2026: What I’ve Learned Using It for Home Office and Backup Power I bought the BLUETTI AC180 in 2023 because I wanted something that could do more than charge phones and laptops during an outage. I needed a battery that could handle a meaningful home-office load, work as backup power, and eventually become part of a larger solar and energy-management setup. A few years later, I have a much better idea of where the AC180 fits. I’ve used it with a home-office setup that can include six PCs and 12 monitors, with the actual load typically running

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Marv Bee with Synology Storage Install and Car Infotainment Satisfaction Dropping – HGG578

Marv Bee joins me this week and we catch up with him and the latest on the IT Business Podcast. We spend a few minutes at the beginning of the show talking about smart grills and outdoor cooking. We then talk about some new, rack mounted Synology servers that Marv is installing for a client… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm with Home Automation updates and Jim is frustrated with it all – HGG546

Gavin Campbell joins us from HomeTech.fm with updates on Home Automation topics from YoLink, Hubitat and Blue Iris. We also spend some time talking about Unraid and Home Assistant and different ways it can be installed locally. Jim does a lot of whining on this episode, so get ready. Thanks for listening. Click for more / Podcast Player>