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The smarter way to integrate Hubitat into Home Assistant www.techwizardry.org/hubitat-make... #HomeAssistant #Hubitat# Smarthome
Hubitat Maker API + Home Assistant: The Simpler Integration - Tech Wizardry
Hubitat Maker API Home Assistant: the simpler integration using direct REST API calls instead of bridge solutions. 15-minute setup.
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Starting with Home Assistant? My new beginner's guide covers hardware, installation methods, learning curve & HA Green. Everything you need to get started: www.techwizardry.org/home-assista... #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation
New to Home Assistant? Here's What You Can Expect - Tech Wizardry
Start your Home Assistant journey right. Learn about hardware options, bare metal vs VM installs, the learning curve, and whether to buy HA Green. Complete beginner's guide.
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FRS vs GMRS vs MURS — which radio service is actually worth using in 2026? I break down range, power, antennas, terrain performance, and licensing so you can choose the right one for your setup. Full guide 👉 www.techwizardry.org/frs-vs-gmrs-... #GMRS #FRS #MURS #HamRadio #EmergencyComms
FRS vs GMRS vs MURS: Full 2026 Radio Comparison Guide - Tech Wizardry
FRS vs GMRS vs MURS compared in one guide. Learn the differences in range, power, licensing, and real‑world performance to choose the right radio service.
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Meshtastic for beginners: $30 off-grid LoRa mesh network. No license, no cell tower. Flash firmware, pair your phone, start texting. Perfect for rural comms & emergencies. www.techwizardry.org/meshtastic-f... #Meshtastic #LoRa #OffGrid #MeshNetwork #RadioTech #DIY
Meshtastic for Beginners: Build an Off-Grid LoRa Mesh Network - Tech Wizardry
Meshtastic for beginners: build an off-grid LoRa mesh network with a $30 Heltec V3 node. Flash firmware, join a mesh, and text without a license or cell tower.
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Starlink App Obstruction Check: Stop Guessing on Social Media www.mysatdish.com/starlink-app... #Starlink
Starlink App Obstruction Check: Stop Guessing on Social Media - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Skip social media guesses. Use the Starlink app obstruction check to scan your sky for trees and obstructions, then try Starlink risk-free for 30 days.
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Should you worry about Starlink dish hail damage. Short answer is probably not. Here's why: www.mysatdish.com/starlink-hai... #Starlink
Starlink Hail Damage: Should You Worry? - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Worried about Starlink hail damage? Learn when large hail can hurt a dish, how rugged Starlink really is, and which protective covers may help.
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New General? Don't start with 10W QRP. Why 100W IC-7300 + tuner still wins in 2026 + the 30A supply you actually need: www.techwizardry.org/best-hf-tran... #hamradio #ic7300 #amateurradio #ARRL
Best HF Transceiver for New General: Why 100W Beats QRP - Tech Wizardry
Looking for the best HF transceiver for new General? Why a 100W Icom IC-7300 beats 20W Xiegu G90 and 10W IC-705 as your first HF rig in 2026.
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New review: Retevis RA87 GMRS Mobile Radio 📻 40W long-range power that actually works when cell service doesn't. Perfect as a truck rig OR home base station. 30 channels, repeater-ready, $35 FCC license (no test). Details + setup guide: www.techwizardry.org/retevis-ra87... #GMRS #Retevis #Radio
Retevis RA87 GMRS Mobile Radio Review: 40W Power For Car & Home - Tech Wizardry
Full review of the Retevis RA87 GMRS Mobile Radio. 40W long-range power, repeater-ready, and perfect as a car or home base station. License info inside.
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Some very interesting Starlink news: "...SpaceX acquired 65 MHz of wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $19.6B and Pres. Gwynne Shotwell confirmed plans to build terrestrial components to make Starlink "a true mobile service" competing with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile... #Starlink
Starlink owners: there is a new app for your dishy -- "Dishylink" - check it out at www.mysatdish.com/dishylink-ch... #Starlink #Dishylink
DishyLink Chrome Extension: The Real-Time Starlink Performance Dashboard You Need - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
DishyLink is a lightweight Chrome extension that turns your browser into a complete mission control for your Starlink dish.
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Used vs Refurbished Tech: What's the difference? I break down how to buy refurbished safely, where to get REAL warranties, and 5 red flags to avoid. Save 50% without getting scammed. www.techwizardry.org/buy-refurbis... #TechTips #Refurbished #BudgetTech #TechGuide
How to Buy Refurbished Tech Safely: Used vs Refurbished Guide 2026 - Tech Wizardry
Is refurbished tech safe to buy? Learn the difference between used vs refurbished, where to buy refurbished tech safely, and 5 red flags to avoid.
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Thinking of becoming a ham in the US? Those YouTube channels hawking courses and affiliate links? Skip them. The ARRL has everything you need to get licensed for FREE. Here's how: www.techwizardry.org/how-to-get-y... #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #ARRL #HamRadioOperator
How to Get Your Ham Radio License for Free (And Why You Should Ignore YouTube) - Tech Wizardry
how to get ham radio license for free without paying YouTubers. Use ARRL.org for free study guides, practice exams, and everything you need for your Technician license.
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Starlink’s New V5 Dish Doesn’t Support Standby Mode – What You Need to Know www.mysatdish.com/starlink-v5-... #Starlink
Starlink's New V5 Dish Doesn't Support Standby Mode - What You Need to Know - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
SpaceX launched the Starlink V5 dish, but there's a catch: you can't pause it. Learn why rental hardware blocks the $10 Standby Mode.
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Starlink Mini tip: Turn the inverter OFF. It runs native on 100W USB-C PD. DC-only = 30% more runtime. AC: ~45h on 2kWh DC: ~75h on 2kWh Full 24h guide + my 3 kits: www.mysatdish.com/how-to-power... #Starlink #offgrid
How to Power Starlink Mini 24 Hours Without an Inverter - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Learn how to power a Starlink Mini for 24 hours straight without an inverter. DC power setup, battery sizing & best solar kits.
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No license required. Dead simple to operate. Real emergency backup when everything else fails. The Baofeng T22 FRS radio: a practical guide to channels, power levels, and staying connected in remote areas beyond cell and internet. www.mysatdish.com/baofeng-t22-... #FRS #OffGrid #EmergencyComms
Baofeng T22 FRS Radio: Off-Grid Communication - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Learn how to use the Baofeng T22 FRS radio for emergency off-grid communication. No license required. Practical guide to channels, power...
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Does Starlink throttle? No. They deprioritize heavy users during peak congestion—but residential plans rarely hit it. Here's how the Fair Use Policy actually works. www.mysatdish.com/starlink-thr... #Starlink
Does Starlink Throttle? The Truth About Fair Use, Deprioritization, and Data Limits - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor Does Starlink Throttle? The Truth About Fair Use, Deprioritiza...
Does Starlink throttle speeds? Learn the difference between throttling and deprioritization, how Starlink's Fair Use Policy works
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Starlink glitches every 15 seconds? That's a satellite handoff. Your dish switches satellites automatically as they orbit overhead. Most are silent. Some cause lag spikes. Here's why and how to fix it. www.mysatdish.com/starlink-han... #Starlink
Why Starlink drops every 15 seconds (and what's actually happening) - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Learn why Starlink performs handoffs every 15 seconds, what causes service glitches during handoffs, and how to minimize latency spikes
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Surge strips won't save your Starlink during power outages. A pure sine wave UPS with AVR keeps you online and prevents factory resets. APC and Tripp Lite are worth it. www.mysatdish.com/starlink-ups... #Starlink
Starlink UPS: Why You Need More Than a Surge Strip - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Surge strips won't protect your Starlink. Learn why a UPS with AVR is critical for power quality, and compare APC vs Tripp Lite options
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Amazon Leo enterprise preview is live. Wider rollout coming 2026. The full constellation will have 3,000+ low Earth orbit satellites with speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Here's the full breakdown: www.mysatdish.com/amazon-leo-s... #AmazonLeo
Amazon Leo satellite internet: speed, coverage, and 2026 launch timeline - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Amazon Leo delivers 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps via low Earth orbit satellites. Learn how it works, when it launches, and who it reaches.
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When your Starlink residential system fails: backup costs $10–$55/mo depending on speed needs. Travel rules differ between U.S. (unlimited) and international (30 days). Residential MAX = free + discounted. New explainer: www.mysatdish.com/starlink-min... #Starlink
Starlink Mini in the U.S.: complete guide to standby mode, travel, and backup internet - The Sat Guy's Satellite Internet Information Parlor
Starlink Mini standby mode, U.S. travel rules, international limits, backup plans, and pricing explained...
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Rain causing Starlink dropouts? It's the cable. Kinks damage internal wires. Missing drip loops let water run straight into your walls. Unsealed holes invite pests and moisture. We covered all the mistakes and how to fix them: mystarlink.substack.com/p/why-your-s... #Starlink
Why Your Starlink Cable Is Already Failing (And How to Stop It)
Proper routing and protection turn a common failure point into a decade-long investment
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Starlink knows every site you visit—even with HTTPS. DNS is plaintext by default. Enable DNS over HTTPS in your browser (2 min, zero speed impact) and your ISP can't see your queries. We break down the privacy trade-off and setup. mystarlink.substack.com/p/does-starl... #Starlink #Privacy #DNS
Does Starlink Track Your Browsing? Yes. Here's How to Stop It.
A two-minute privacy fix for every Starlink subscriber
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Your Starlink download speed is almost irrelevant for gaming. Latency, jitter, and packet loss are what matter. At 25-40ms, Starlink is genuinely competitive. Here's what you should actually measure: mystarlink.substack.com/p/why-your-d... #Starlink #Gaming #Latency
Why Your Download Speed Doesn’t Matter for Gaming on Starlink (But Three Other Things Do)
Stop paying more for higher download speeds -- you're wasting money
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Starlink Gen 4 dish is basically Gen 3. Same speeds, same latency. What changed: power and router options. If you're confused by the rebranding, we've got the full breakdown of what's actually different. mystarlink.substack.com/p/starlink-g... #Starlink
Starlink Gen 3 vs Gen 4
Let's dispel the confusion...there are fewer difference than you think
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Starlink doesn't include any lightning protection with the dish. No ground wire, no surge arrestor, nothing. Broke down what a proper grounding setup actually looks like, and why an isolated ground stake can be more dangerous than no ground at all. mystarlink.substack.com/p/your-dish-...
Your Dish Has No Lightning Protection. Here's How to Fix That.
Starlink Safety 101: Grounding Your Dish the Right Way
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Starlink data caps explained — which plans are unlimited, which ones cut you off, and why using the wrong plan can get your account banned. mystarlink.substack.com/p/does-starlink-have-a-data-cap
Does Starlink Have a Data Cap?
Here Is What Every Plan Actually Gives You
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Starlink pricing varies by location. What strangers on Reddit pay tells you nothing. Only one source is accurate: Starlink's website — enter your address and find out in 30 seconds. mystarlink.substack.com/p/starlink-pricing-theres-only-one
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Starlink's CGNAT blocks traditional port forwarding. Every subscriber is affected. Here's what actually works for home servers, NAS, and ZimaOS — and why the alternatives are arguably more secure anyway. mystarlink.substack.com/p/running-ho... #Starlink #HomeLab #SelfHosted
Running Home Servers, NAS, and ZimaOS Behind Starlink’s CGNAT:
A Practical Guide
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"Does weather affect Starlink?" Yes — but probably not the way you think. Rain fade, snow accumulation, heat, lightning, extreme cold — new post breaks down what actually matters and what you can do about it. mystarlink.substack.com/p/starlink-a...
Starlink and Weather
What Actually Affects Your Connection and What You Can Do About It
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