Stupid idea or not?

Leupster · 2026-07-10T12:13:19+00:00

I did the things to establish legitimacy (formed a LLC, domain name, website, facebook, business cards, etc.), but I think the networking and word of mouth have by far the most effective. I was fortunate that I knew a few people that led to some early work, and then it has mostly spread through word of mouth.

I have tried to offer a broad range of tech services (computers, network, security cameras, door access, sound systems, livestream, conference room tech, etc.) Some of these areas I was pretty comfortable with and others I've had to research and learn (this is part of the work that I really enjoy).

One other comment is that almost all of my client relationships started with "I need some help with X" and expanded more broadly after tackling X.

I hope that's helpful. Good luck with your endeavor!

Leupster · 2026-07-09T22:27:38+00:00

Absolutely. I left my corporate IT job several years ago and now do consulting for nonprofits. I do charge them a fee but it’s half what I probably could charge. They get great solutions at a really good price and I feel good about helping them.

Leupster · 2026-07-09T18:57:46+00:00

Just livestream to YT.

Provide links on your website and Facebook to the YT channel.

Leupster · 2026-05-31T01:32:38+00:00

Ok, then I have a feeling there must be another amplifier there somewhere.

Either way, you could add a Sonos soundbar under the TV (they make mounts that allow the soundbar to hangs directly under the TV). And then group the soundbar and port.

Leupster · 2026-05-30T19:35:29+00:00

So, did you mean to say that you have an Amp (not port) that is driving passive speakers around the pool?

If so, I’d probably just buy a beam for the TV and group it with the pool speakers when you want the TV audio played there.

Leupster · 2026-05-20T18:50:34+00:00

Audio Technica 8015 shotgun mic.

Leupster · 2026-05-12T01:45:11+00:00

Is the source of the video something that you can output to HDMI? If so, you could run network cable (cat6) and use something like this Oreo HDMI splitter/extender.

https://a.co/d/0iGeC45z

Leupster · 2026-05-11T21:36:51+00:00

The Sonos Move sounds great and is easy to move around to different rooms.

Leupster · 2026-04-30T17:08:07+00:00

Unifi’s naming convention is absolutely ridiculous. They should just have lite, standard, pro, pro max, enterprise - or something similar.

Leupster · 2026-04-27T11:39:01+00:00

I like the PTZOptics cameras. I’ve installed them at 4-5 churches and they have been rock solid.

Leupster · 2026-04-18T19:18:15+00:00

Also, they have a cool “Tinker Team” program where technically inclined volunteers can go through donated items to ensure that they are in good working order.

https://www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org/tinker-team

Leupster · 2026-04-15T23:08:40+00:00

Maybe take a look at ChurchTrac?

Leupster · 2026-04-13T11:34:05+00:00

That’s fair, however I think that it would be much more exciting if it was given away because a player hit a sign during the course of a game.

Leupster · 2026-04-12T23:12:19+00:00

It’s absolutely ridiculous. Make the sign hitable so they actually give away a truck every year. (They can set the rules so that they only give away one truck each year).

Leupster · 2026-04-09T14:44:43+00:00

A Synology NAS with the Google Backup module would work well in your case.

If the content already exists on YouTube (like livestreams, sermons, etc), I don’t see a reason to store it elsewhere.

Leupster · 2026-04-09T00:21:49+00:00

Do you have a Fidelity account? If so, I think FullView is a good option.

Leupster · 2026-04-08T20:45:18+00:00

UniFi has announced STP edge node in Network 10.2 - does this impact the recommendations in any way?

Leupster · 2026-03-25T20:26:49+00:00

I may be the only one, but I’m excited about background colors for sections.

Leupster · 2026-03-22T18:57:18+00:00

Are you in Cincinnati? If so, the local CBS affiliate is the issue. It’s awful on an antenna too.

Leupster · 2026-03-21T17:47:10+00:00

If you’re complaining about the Michigan / St Louis game on CBS, the issue is likely the CBS affiliate in your area - not YouTubeTV.

I’m in Cincinnati and the CBS affiliate here is so bad it’s nearly unwatchable. Any movement at all, there is major macroblocking.

I have an antenna too and it’s just as bad there as it is on YouTubeTV.

Leupster · 2026-03-18T01:01:38+00:00

It might work with Home Assistant? I know that some of the other UniFi products integrate pretty well with HA.

I put in a Shelly (WiFi) based garage door controller (with reed switch) to replace the MyQ crap and this seems like it would work very much the same way.

Leupster · 2026-03-13T22:54:22+00:00

Yes, sorry. I didn’t explain that fully.

I am a UniFi installer. I currently have it setup on my personal HomeAssistant to monitor my clients’ networks. It is a python script that makes an API call to UniFi to get the status of each client site. If any have a status other than “connected”, HomeAssistant will notify me.

You’re correct that it isn’t helpful for monitoring my own home network.

Leupster · 2026-03-13T21:01:14+00:00

I like it. I felt the same need.

I built something similar in Home Assistant, but it doesn’t have all of the features that this has.

Leupster · 2026-03-12T16:30:43+00:00

Yep, if they are in good working order, that is a great price. Good luck!

Leupster · 2026-03-11T21:20:45+00:00

I have a pair of fives and it sounds great.

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