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    Any TV which can work as a monitor?

    Hello, I have two 24 inch monitors sitting on a desk just wide enough for them. I would like to replace one of them with a TV, so that the screen can serve a dual purpose of a TV and monitor. Does anybody have a recommendation of a TV which can act as monitor? PS: In the old days TV was never...
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    Audio 5.1 home theatre or sound bar recommendation?

    Hello, I am looking to buy a an ATMOS capable home theatre AVR or a soundbar. It would be nice if the rear speakers were wireless. Amazon is selling Sony HT-Z9F but the reviews are quite poor. Primary purpose is to watch movies using Plex + Nvidia Shield. Thanks
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    Supermicro motherboard

    Hello, Primeabgb.com has listed Supermicro motherboards on their website (https://www.primeabgb.com/buy-online-price-india/server-motherboard/?pa-motherboard-chipset=intel-c612). However, the are running with reduced manpower due to lockdown in Maharashtra. Is there any other place which sells...
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    Lenovo Thinkpad T460S battery

    Hello, My laptop battery has become swollen. I bought it in the US and is out of warranty now. Any idea where can i buy a legitimate battery? The model number is ASM P/N SB10J79003 FRU P/N 01AV406
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    Door bell with two button/remote

    Hello, I want a doorbell with two buttons/remotes. I have a sonoff RF bridge so I can use RF buttons to receive key presses. The doorbell is the missing puzzle. I want something cheap but minimum DIY. I do have nodemcu and sonoff basic, but don't want to godown this route if possible. Couple...
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    Wire finder?

    Hello, The electrical wiring in parts of my house is a bit of mess. I want to tag/label the MCB board to connected rooms. Unfortunately, it seems some wires dont connect directly to the MCB. Is there any device using which you can track the wires? Something akin to RJ45 tester but for mains?
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    Intel S3500 or S3700 SSD (used)

    Hello, Is there any place to buy Intel S3500 or S3700 SSD in India? Thanks
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    Inter ISP speed test, Lucknow to Bangalore

    Hello, I did some iperf tests connecting between Lucknow to Bangalore. Each test was carried out for 100 seconds. Both the ends are using residential connections. I believe this data is more useful than checking against public speedtest servers. The first table shown below is the ISP claimed...
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    Where to buy Seasonic PSU?

    Is there any place i can buy 750W or 850W Seasonic PSU? All i can find is 620 bronze PSU on Amazon.
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    Hikvision official dealer

    Hello, I was interested in buying Hikvision security cameras. Anybody knows where can i buy the legitimate model with english firmware support? Thanks
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    Poor Hard disk packaging by Amazon

    This is how Amazon sent me a hard disk today. The packaging was a flimsy bubble wrap. I did not open the package and it is going back for a replacement. This was from 'Appario' seller which is supposedly an Amazon branch.
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    Luminous cruze+ 2kva, low voltage

    Hello, I have a Luminous Cruze+ 2kva inverter which has mostly been working fine. I have noticed that at low voltage 199-203V, the inverter stops taking in feed from AC and instead starts using the battery. I am not sure if my unit is faulty or this is expected. Anybody aware of this? PS...
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    ACT Bangalore speed reduction

    For the past couple of days ACT bangalore is not delivery the promised 150mbps. Anybody else seeing this?
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    Dealing with TCP congestion these days

    I am seeing high TCP congestion during peak hours these days. This is especially for long distance routes like between Bangalore and Lucknow. The RTT is about 47ms. # mtr lucknowan -w Start: 2020-07-30T10:18:27+0530 HOST: ubuntu-s-1vcpu-1gb-blr1-01 Loss% Snt Last Avg Best Wrst StDev...
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    Digital Ocean speed test

    Hello, I am getting poor speeds from ACT Lucknow to Digital Ocean at 5:30PM. Wonder how is it for others. I suspect this is an issue for Northen region.
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    Ubiquiti has a store in India now

    Here. Just wanted to spread some good news.
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    Second hand 3.5 inch SAS/Sata disks

    Hello, I am looking for some cheap disks for a NAS (Zfs array). Is there any recommended place I should be looking at? Thanks
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    mdcomputers.in hacked, buyers beware

    Details here
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    Mi Led (Indian model) works with Openhab

    Hello, It seems there are not many openhab enthusiasts on this forum. There is limited information on the IOT devices sold in India. I just want to report that I was able to setup openhab with the Mi Led bulb. The Indian model number is MJDP02YL and the SKU printed at the bottom of the box is...
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    Smart plug (16A) recommendations?

    Hello, I am looking for recommendation for a Smart plug to control an AC. My primary requirement is that it should be controllable from openhab or home assistant. I have Sonoff switches (flashed with tasmota) but wiress dangling out of them doesnt look nice. Thanks
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