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via Nic Wise (@fastchicken@mastodon.nz): @timbray@cosocial.ca Finally found time to write up how I use Plex + Plexamp. Thanks for asking (the world) and prompting me to actually write the words

A practical guide to self-hosting your music library with Plex and PlexAmp as an alternative to Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. Resonates with anyone who has accumulated a large MP3 collection over the years and wants to maintain control over music they’ve actually paid for.

via TidBITS (@TidBITS@mastodon.social): How to Turn Off Smart TV “Automatic Content Recognition”

Smart TVs use automatic content recognition (ACR) to screenshot everything you watch twice per second, sending data back for targeted advertising — regardless of whether content comes from cable, streaming, or a game console. The Markup provides instructions for turning ACR off on Roku, Samsung, and LG TVs, though it takes between 10 and 37 clicks depending on the platform.

via Ars Technica: Air purifiers aren’t enough to clean your home from wildfire smoke

I’m considering adding a couple of ductless mini splits to my home but was wondering if others have been happy with theirs or had any advice for me. Also, any suggestions who could install? Thank you!

via North Kitsap Community on Facebook:

I am looking for a good window washing company that will actually call you back.

via Jerry Bell​: PSA: for about $50, you can buy a Wi-Fi water sensor (also senses temp and humidity) from Moen. I put them under my sinks and near my water heater, washing machine, and furnace/AC.

via Stephen Shankland: Happy summer solstice, northern hemispherians. Here is a piece about startup Lunar Energy and its freshly unveiled modular home battery, a 10-30kWh model that captures midday rooftop solar energy so you can spare the grid and make a buck in the evening.

via Mark Gurman: Sonos is revamping its line of home speakers, aiming to go after that market more aggressively at a time when rivals like Google and Amazon are rolling out fewer new products.