Hubitat has posted about an update coming to their hubs. Names Rules Engine 3.0 it sets to replace the current 2.5 version. That have added much more flexibility, for my use case. Having a script that is editable, else and elseif now available, and better changes to UI to handle all rules on one screen. (vs the multiple clicks it […]
Read moreNetflix’s authorization model, generously applied here, is rubbish. Frankly, there’s no other way to say that. Content levels are applied to profiles, which are freely selectable on EVERY device. Yes, I can set a GLOBAL parental control PIN for the account, but that’s a broken way to manage access. Can we please have profile based authentication? I would love to […]
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Excluding Z-Wave devices is sometimes necessary either when they didn’t pair correctly the first time, or if you’ve obtained them 2nd hand. This process is really easy if you have a PC and a USB Z-Wave stick. This video outlines the process.
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The $80 iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaner, model P4820-WPB, makes cleaning bicycle drive rain parts, and I imagine a lot of other nasty things, much easier. It is totally a luxury, as you can certainly get the same results by hand, but not without a lot more effort, and a lot more mess. I love how easy it was, and how clean/quiet […]
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The main reason I decided on the Pioneer SBT-PM91 Power Meter is the extra data it provides. In addition to the real left/right balance that any true L/R power meter delivers, it also surfaces insight into stroke dynamics and “efficiency”. There are many options on the market, this video outlines the rationale and some basic things I’ve learned in the […]
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It’s really easy to replace the magnets that come with the Pioneer SBT PM91 power meter. I swapped them originally because I wasn’t happy with the placement/aesthetics of the non-drive side magnet (looked horrible), but discovered afterwards that the data quality has improved when riding indoors as well.
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It was promised earlier when Amazon originally launch Apple Music on native Alexa devices. It appears the feature is now available. This is great news for me, as we love our Sonos devices (6 currently) and hated having to use a different music service for them, from our phones. Definitely a plus to see Apple opening up it’s music services […]
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Sorry but this is just terrible and a huge step backwards for universal remotes. It reminds me of the AppleTV remote (which is the worst currently). Voice is a great augmentation to controls but honestly not much use, beyond turning stuff on or finding a video. This remote is missing way to many buttons and is way too small to […]
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CyberLink has rev’d to the next version of PowerDVD, now with 8K support. Hardware support remains the major issue with playing back greater than 4K content. With a Intel 7th Gen the minimum for UltraHD Blu-ray, Core i7 with 630 GPU or NVIDIA GTX 10 for 8K (note, NVIDIA GPU won’t support UHD BD though), but the i7 with 630 […]
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Wahoo ELEMNT users have been waiting a long time for ANT+ Radar support. So when I heard there was an update for the Wahoo ELEMNT’s firmware this morning, I was really hoping that they finally added support so I could use the Varia with my BOLT. But, alas, only disappointment awaits… Wahoo
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