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How to Install RustDesk on Your Synology NAS

RustDesk is a remote desktop software, the open source TeamViewer / AnyDesk alternative. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security since it only sends data to a server that you setup. You can use a public rendezvous/relay server or self-host one. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install RustDesk on your Synology NAS using Docker and DSM 7.2 I've based a significant amount of this guide on https://drfrankenstein.co.uk guides. First, Follow the following 4 guides: Step 0: Docker, Memory Recommendations and Limitations Step 1: Directory Setup Guide Step 2: Setting up a restricted Docker user Step 3: Setting up a Docker Bridge Network Following these guides will give you a nice Docker folder structure, a restricted user to run your containers on (this is more secure) and a dedicated network for your containers. Lets Begin First we need to set up some folders for RustDesk to save its configuration files and also where the Project will save th

Build your own Ski Storage Rack

I started with the plans from this guys website: http://taylorholmes.com/2015/02/16/build-a-super-cheap-10-dollar-hanging-ski-rack/ However, I decided they didn't fit my needs, and they were honestly a little hard to follow.  So here's my attempt.

Support for Remotec Z-Wave ZXT-120 Controller for Mini-Split A/C on Staples Connect

So I use StaplesConnect for my home automation needs.  Works great, except the company has discontinued it. I'm copying some of the help articles, since at some point, the help pages are going to disappear. The GE 45633 Z-Wave Remote allows you to add and configure devices to the Staples Connect. Link to the GE 54633 Z-Wave Remote  http://amzn.to/1LEOLnK Exclude the ZXT-120 from the Staples Connect hub if you've already added it. Add the GE 45633 to the Staples Connect. (See Page 25, Copying Information to this Remote). On the Staples Connect hub, you'll search for a generic Z-Wave device, and it will complain, but it will add it. Use the GE 45633 to add the device to the Staples Connect hub. It will automatically show up on the Staples Connect hub UI without having to interact with it. Page 21 details how to add a thermostat. (Took two tries for me) Configure param 27 to be the code for your AC unit as specified in the ZXT-120 manual. Press the thermostat button