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    backup software

    I used to use Acronis, but after upgrading windows the version I had wouldn't work, and I don't like the cost and license agreement they have. So I went with the free version of Aomei. It fulfilled my needs except it would restore individual folder or files., so I would always had to do a full...
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    Natural Gas Generators

    You can spray it on paint, but you won't get any benefit from its protective zinc coating. The paint must be in contact with the steel to provide cathodic protection, otherwise you are wasting money.
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    Natural Gas Generators

    Paint galvanized can prolong the life of the zinc coating, which by the way is a sacrificial metal that protects the underlying steel by generating a negative voltage (cathodic) to prevent corrosion.
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    UniFi cameras suck here - do you see what I mean

    I have 8 Dahua OEM cameras, but I added two additional IR illuminators on two different cameras to get a farther reach and wider angle than the camera's IR illuminators. And the cost is minimal ranging from $25 to 50 dollar.
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    UniFi cameras suck here - do you see what I mean

    You can install auxiliary IR flood lights cheaply which will greatly increase night time video.
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    Natural Gas Generators

    Galvanized pipe is perfect approved for above ground piping. Underground the preferred choice is PE, or coated black schedule 40 steel pipe with cathodic protection installed. Go check every natural gas meter setup and you will see galvanized piping. (A retired natural gas corrosion...
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    "Around 50,000 ASUS routers have been compromised in a sophisticated attack..."

    Also you have to blame NVR systems for not implementing VPN in their firmware, or the ability for someone to install VPN on their NVRs.
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    NVR5208-8P-4KS2E firmware update problems with Zoom using IPC-HDW2231R-ZS cameras (EmpireTech Andy's hardware)

    Okay, I found that V4.02.0000000.8.R has a software issue with partial zooming in and out while viewing the cameras using the Web GUI. I found out that I can open another Web GUI going into Settings >Camera>Image> Click on "Auto Focus" and a window pops up allowing me to partial zoom in and...
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    "Around 50,000 ASUS routers have been compromised in a sophisticated attack..."

    I have a couple ASUS routers, but all are running DD-WRT firmware.
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    Need help choosing a UPS

    I have a 22kw whole house generator and about a dozen APC and one CyberPower UPS on my computers and electronic components without any problem. They all have done great and batteries last about 5 years. I did install a MicroAire Soft Start on my 4 ton AC because when the AC would kick on a...
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    Google Home Nest or Amazon Alexa to view NVR camera via their browser?

    Tony, Thanks for the reply. I rather not setup RTSP. Another problem is I have H.265 encoding configured for all of the cameras which poses a problem with RTSP streaming as mentioned in the links. I would rather just stream using the browser in Alexa or Google Home Nest (if possible) with...
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    Google Home Nest or Amazon Alexa to view NVR camera via their browser?

    Has anyone used either a Google Home Nest or Amazon Alexa to stream video from their NVR? I have a NVR-5208-8P-4KS2 and would like to stream one camera on the device, but aren't sure if the browser in either one is capable of doing this via the internet? Any information is greatly appreciated...
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    Big update!! NVR5XXX-4KS2_MultiLang_V4.000.0000000.0.R.20190713

    Caution. I installed DH_NVR5XXX-4KS2_MultiLang_V4.002.0000000.8.R.241030 on my NVR5208-8P-4KS2E and it won't allow partial zoom in or out with the IPC-HDW2231R-ZS vari-zoom cameras using web access (all browsers), but does allow zoom using SmartPSS. Not sure how it affects other vari-zoom or...
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    NVR5208-8P-4KS2E firmware update problems with Zoom using IPC-HDW2231R-ZS cameras (EmpireTech Andy's hardware)

    Thank you for the try! I might try to downgrade the firmware. Hopefully I don't brick the NVR.
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    NVR5208-8P-4KS2E firmware update problems with Zoom using IPC-HDW2231R-ZS cameras (EmpireTech Andy's hardware)

    I can do partial zooms when I access the "camera's" Web Gui at the NVR console, and through the Web GUI. But unable to partial zoom using the Web GUI.
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