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Create an alarm system using Homebridge devices on a Raspberry Pi

By Glenn Rowe | October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 by Glenn Rowe

It is very important to mention that this is a DIY alarm solution and relies on internet connectivity and constant power to ensure you get remote notifications. You’ll also have to be sure you physically secure your Raspberry Pi so that it is not simply disconnected by evil doers. Install Homebridge Configure alarm switches Create a “dummy” switch by installing the dummy switch plugin. This switch will be used to arm the alarm. Here’s the…

Start Homebridge on boot of Raspberry Pi

By Glenn Rowe | October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 by Glenn Rowe

I am actually documenting this for my own purposes; however, if anyone stumbles across this and can benefit… Great! Quick Links Installing Raspbian Installing Homebridge Loading Homebridge on boot Installing Raspbian The first thing I did was obtain the latest copy of Raspbian from… Downloads I then followed the instructions in the video below. The video shows both an older Pi and an older version of Raspbian; however, the same steps can be followed but…

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27 Pay Periods Every 11 years

By Glenn Rowe | December 25, 2014March 21, 2015 by Glenn Rowe

I was recently asked to explain the issue of 27 pay periods which occurs every 11 years. I will attempt to answer it here; however, as I am not a legal professional, the information posted here should not be used without obtaining a legal explanation… Before tackling the issue I will explain a few things… Employees paid hourly are paid for each hour worked and therefore are not concerned about the extra pay period… They…

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My best friend !

By Glenn Rowe | September 14, 2014September 14, 2014 by Glenn Rowe

I certainly am not one to read much and definitely am not a good writer but I thought I would throw a few words together simply because the subject means so much to me… My best friend! On August 9th, 1997 I married my best friend. She truly is my best friend and now my gorgeous bride of several years. I have many things to be thankful for. I would like to say Thanks to…

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If a Playground was a Workplace, it would be shutdown…

By Glenn Rowe | April 20, 2014April 20, 2014 by Glenn Rowe

Don’t get me wrong… I am all for health and safety precautions; however, I couldn’t help but notice a few “violations” at the community park today… At least they would be violations if they existed in a work place. My daughter had some fun climbing in the park… If the same situation happened in the workplace, the workers would be tied down like this… My daughter had no fear on the ladder… In a workplace,…

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Tickets Bought!!!

By Glenn Rowe | April 6, 2014April 6, 2014 by Glenn Rowe

We just bought our tickets for Kingdom Bound… Why not come and join us! Full access to the Darien Lake Amusement Park and more concerts than you can imagine!

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