How to turn Jellyfin on an old Mac into a private streaming service
…Plex does allow you to stream within your home network for free, using the Plex app. However, if you want to stream from outside the home, you have to pay for the…
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SmartWings smart roller shades review: bring in natural light to your Apple Home
…Thread is a mesh network separate from your home network that allows smart home devices to communicate quickly and securely while using little energy. The combination of these systems result in a…
Ikea Matter-over-Thread review: Amazing smart home tech, when they work
…My home's Thread network Thread, though often lumped in with Matter, is a wireless connectivity standard. It's how these devices communicate with each other and your home's network. What…
uGreen NASync DXP 4800 GT review: The best NAS price to perfomance in 2026
…uGreen positions this around network editing and managing several security camera feeds. For most homes, 10-gigabit networking needs a compatible router or switch, which is not yet standard. This feature is…
I only want one thing from WWDC 2026, and it's got nothing to do with AI
…Even with a modern home network, the Home app and the underlying HomeKit technology, can be unreliable. Apple had the potential to ease the pain when, in 2016, it allowed Apple TV…
Aqara W200 review, HomeMapper app, & heat pump talk with Mary-Ann Rau
…HomeMapper, which is currently in beta, scans your network to find all smart home devices and can surface serial numbers, connection methods, and more. Finally, we talk about the launch of the…
Bump up your storage with Prime Day NAS deals
…There's also a 2.5Gig Ethernet connection, which is overkill for a typical household but opens the door to faster speeds with home network upgrades. Save 19% on Synology DS225+ The…
Time Capsule support is dead in macOS 27, but you can keep the hardware alive
…A long-discontinued network storage device, Time Capsules gave Mac users a way to back up over a home network using Time Machine. While the hardware hasn't been available for quite…
LincPlus LincStation E1 review: Compact, entry-level, and fast enough
…For consumers who usually have gigabit-class networks, this is a surprisingly good connection, and at least provides some future-proofing for when the home network gets upgraded. LincPlus LincStation E1 review…
Jon Harros from the CSA talks Matter 1.6
…Home Insider podcast Jon Harros | CSA Head of Testing & Certification Matter 1.6 Announcement Product Security 1.1 Announcement Matter 1.6 AppleInsider Coverage Silicon Labs Matter-over-Thread Test Network First…