Emergency Preparedness

The Work-from-Home Lifeline: Using Starlink as Failover Internet!

How to Stay Online During Power and Internet Outages - Why Starlink Roam is the Perfect Backup Internet Solution for Your Home Office If you work from home and rely on Zoom meetings, video calls, or cloud-based tools, a momentary drop in your Internet connection can cause more than frustration—it can cost you time, money, and reputation. Starlink was a game-changer for people in rural areas with limited Internet access, but with its rapidly growing satellite constellation, affordable pricing options, and surprisingly easy setup, Starlink has now emerged as a consideration for urban and suburban…

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2025-05-24

Magnetic Starlink Mini Terminal Mount: A Game-Changer for Connectivity on the Go

Use your Starlink Mini Roam to provide high speed internet on road trips or in the back country with a quick attach mag mount for in motion use on cars, trucks and vans.

Emergency Preparedness / Tech Gear

Magnetic Starlink Mini Terminal Mount: A Game-Changer for Connectivity on the Go

Staying connected on the road has never been easier, thanks to the Starlink Mini and its ability to deliver reliable internet wherever you travel and securing the terminal is easy with the right hardware. The Starlink Mini Terminal Magnetic In-Motion Mount (Amazon link) is a robust and innovative solution for travelers who need dependable connectivity on the move. Why Your Mount Matters Not all Starlink Mini mounts are created equal. During our initial attempts, we used a magnetic mount that attached only to the underside of the Starlink Mini terminal in the wedge-shaped area where the kickstand…

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2025-02-08

Emergency Preparedness

GENMAX GM4600iAEFIC Generator Review: A Quiet & Reliable Fuel Injected Powerhouse

So far, the only thing I don't like about this generator is how complicated the model name is... GM4600iAEFIC. A little background: I've overseen a team who managed a fleet of generators for disaster relief operations, from small Honda 2000-Watt inverter generators to several large trailered generators, including a 250KW diesel generator - they all have one thing in common, you have to keep up the maintenance, and boy do I have stories about generator maintenance... If you don't run a generator regularly, the battery will go dead, the fuel will go bad and the…

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2025-01-02

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I’m a Smart Home ninja with over a decade of experience in disaster preparedness and emergency response, working to bring order to chaos, using leadership, technology, and strategic thinking to solve real-world problems in high-stakes environments. My journey has taken me from coordinating large-scale disaster relief efforts to optimizing home automation for everyday efficiency. I specialize in turning “uh-oh” into “under control” and making sure the lights don’t flicker like a horror movie, I thrive on problem-solving under pressure. When the world throws curveballs, I automate, adapt, and make sure there’s always a backup plan (and a backup for the backup).