On Windows, one can install CrystalDiskInfo and check the S.M.A.R.T info such as the remaining life of a SSD / M2 drive easily. This article will introduce a software called smartmontools. It provides similar function to CrystalDiskInfo on your Linux devices and can be executed on CLI only server. On Ubuntu 22.04, install smartmontools…
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How to auto restart your router daily if connection loss using Tasmota with Sonoff S20
In the previous article, you learned how to configure your smart home plug using Tasmota firmware. This article will teach you some specific use cases of Tasmota. Assuming a 4G/5G router is connected to your smart plug and there is a Raspberry Pi or industrial PC on the same network in a remote site…
How to auto on/off your smart home devices with timers using Tasmota with Sonoff S20
If you are a smart home fan, you have probably heard of Tasmota. It has gained popularity in the DIY home automation community. This open-source firmware controls and automates devices like light switches and sensors. Most of the smart home plug on the market requires you to use their closed-source API. It implies no…
How to enable dark mode on Chrome in Kasm without building your own docker image
From personal information to sensitive data in businesses, protecting yourself and your organization from cyber threats is critical. One effective way to enhance security is by utilizing Kasm. Kasm provides an open-source containerized browser for secure web browsing. It offers additional protection against cyber threats and helps prevent sophisticated attacks such as phishing, malware,…
How to autorestart your python script on crash using Spyder on Windows 10
Python is an easy-to-use language. Developers can build up an automation tool quickly using libraries provided by others. However, if it is crashed during execution and there is no exception handling script, it will not restart automatically. This article will introduce a way to handle exceptions and restart your Python script once it is…
How to auto-start your python script using Spyder
Spyder is a universal Python IDE. It is user-friendly and can be executed on both Windows and Linux. It can be used to run Python script automatically in order to build an automation system. This article will teach you how to execute Python script automatically when Spyder starts. Prerequisite: You have to install Spyder…
How to autorestart your python script on crash using Spyder on Raspbian/Ubuntu
Python is an easy-to-use language. Developers can build up an automation tool quickly using libraries provided by others. However, if it is crashed during execution and there is no exception handling script, it will not restart automatically. This article will introduce a way to handle exceptions and restart your Python script once it is…
How to find out your web camera video stream url using onvif device manager
We can ensure our safety by means of setting up IP camera arrays on our home surveillance system. However, finding the camera’s IP and its video stream URL one by one takes time and effort. Using ONVIF Device Manager, we can instantly retrieve our camera’s stream URL if it supports the rtsp protocol. Step…
How to create a WiFi hotspot on Windows 10 even without internet connection
The process of creating a WiFi hotspot on Ubuntu is relatively easy. Once set up, you may use an industrial PC (IPC) as an All-in-one solution and save the space of having a router in an industrial environment. Other smart home or IOT sensors can connect to your IPC wirelessly through the WiFi hotspot….
How to create a WiFi hotspot on Ubuntu Desktop 22.04
The process of creating a WiFi hotspot on Ubuntu is relatively easy. Once set up, you may use an industrial PC (IPC) as an All-in-one solution and save the space of having a router in an industrial environment. Other smart home or IOT sensors can connect to your IPC wirelessly through the Wifi hotspot….