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Setting Up a Custom Email for Your Domain: A Serverless, Free, and Convenient Solution

Setting Up a Custom Email for Your Domain: A Serverless, Free, and Convenient Solution

Having a custom email address for your domain adds a professional touch to your online presence. However, traditional email hosting services can be costly and sometimes complicated to set up. In this article, we’ll explore a serverless approach to setting up a custom email for your domain that is both free and convenient to use. …

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DIY Home Automation Project: Remote On-Off Button for Easy Access to Switches

DIY Home Automation Project: Remote On-Off Button for Easy Access to Switches

As parents, we understand the importance of creating a safe and accessible environment for our children. However, there are times when certain aspects of our homes may not be designed with their convenience in mind. One common issue is when switches are placed too high up, making it difficult for little ones to reach and …

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Proxying Acestream to Phone / TVs from a Pi

Proxying Acestream to Phone / TVs from a Pi

ACESTREAM is a streaming software – I used to run a proxy service on AWS such that I could watch ACESTREAMS via a http link on my devices such as mobile phones, or Smart TVs. Once the free tier expired, I anticipated costs would be rather expensive so I switched it to run on my …

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Howto: Download from Scribd without an Account

Howto: Download from Scribd without an Account

If you are looking for how to download documents from Scribd, I got the answer. At least until they come up with a block. Step 1: Grab the Android App Grab the Scribd app for Android. It’s free and available on the Play Store. If you don’t have an Android phone, too bad. You are …

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TDA7297: Audio Amplifier Board For Your Old Speakers

TDA7297: Audio Amplifier Board For Your Old Speakers

The TDA7297 is a 2.0 Audio Amplifier Board, that can drive your old 4-8 ohm 10-50 watt speakers. I had a couple of old Bose cubes, and Cambridge Soundworks speakers lying around so this was a cheap way to give them a second wind. They can be bought from eBay, Aliexpress or Taobao. Taobao’s the …

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Panasonic DY-WL5 Alternative WLAN Adapter

Panasonic DY-WL5 Alternative WLAN Adapter

The Panasonic DY-WL5 is a Wireless LAN Adapter to add wireless network functions to your Panasonic Home Theater sets, Blu-Ray Players, Viera TVs etc. If you are looking for the Panasonic DY-WL5 alternative or equivalent, you would be pleased to know that I managed to use a cheap 3rd party WLAN adapter instead.

Custom Cheap G Watch R Charging Stand

Custom Cheap G Watch R Charging Stand

I wanted a watch charging stand for my G Watch R, but I couldn’t find a cheap one on sale. I think it looks better with the watch prop up instead of the flat lying down look. Also, if you changed the stock 22 mm strap to a closed design, then a charging stand becomes …

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