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Additional 2GB for Google Drive

Do you want to get an additional 2GB for Google Drive for free? Just go to  https://security.google.com/settings/security/secureaccount and do the "security check". It only takes a couple of minutes - and it is something you should do regularly anyway. After a short time, you will see the added space in your drive overview:  https://www.google.com/settings/storage

Netflix for Android & SmartDNS

I am using a very nice smart DNS service: SmartDNSProxy . I can highly recommend it. However, if you install the latest Netflix version on your Android device, Google's DNS servers cannot be avoided - meaning that your smart DNS will not work. There are different options to avoid this: Use an older version of the Netflix app (3.7.1). You can download it here . Configure your router to reroute Google's DNS to your smart DNS servers. Configure iptables in AFWall+ on your rooted Android device. To do this, create a custom script with the following two lines: iptables -t nat -A OUTPUT -d 8.8.8.8 -j DNAT --to-destination 54.93.173.153 iptables -t nat -A OUTPUT -d 8.8.4.4 -j DNAT --to-destination 54.229.171.243 The destination in this case goes to two  SmartDNSProxy  servers I use Do not forget to take care of the static DNS settings with the same IP addresses on your Android device's WIFI interface

Google Insiders - 1 TB for 2 years for free

Google recently announced a new bonus scheme for active Google Insiders. You can earn points by writing reviews, uploading pictures, adding new places, correcting information or answer questions. Depending on how many points you have earned, you get certain goodies. For 200+ points you get 1 TB in your Google Drive for 2 years for free. Not a bad deal! In addition, you receive a free gift every year. This time it was a nice Google Insider t-shirt. You can see your points and your level on the Google Maps smartphone app. You will not see it on the Google maps website. Be patient - it can take several weeks to see your extended storage in Google drive after you have reached your level. See also https://www.google.com/local/guides/benefits/

Milight - Warm white or Cold white?

I have both, but I must say I would definitely recommend using warm white in places like the living room or bed room. Even if it is not that bright (I am using the 9W RGBW warm white), it gives you a way nicer atmosphere than the cold white. I have one cold white 9W RGBW in my office, but always switch to a color because I don't like the... hm.. how should I put it... coldness of the cold white. :)