I spent two weeks with a travel router, and it solved more problems than I expected
…And even though most of the traffic is encrypted these days, you can set up a VPN on the router for added security. If you have a travel router that comes with…
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Your new home's network is already broken — here are the 3 fixes that actually work
…If you want an extra level of edge, and your router supports it, enable DNS over HTTPS (sometimes called DOH) to encrypt your requests. This prevents your internet service provider from seeing…
Your last backup completing successfully doesn't mean your data is actually recoverable
…Simply backing up essential files isn’t enough Even datasets on a 3-2-1 backup setup can get corrupted over time Let’s say you’ve been saving important data on…
Home Assistant's latest update makes it genuinely accessible for the first time
…This is a handy addition to the platform, providing remote access, encrypted backups, voice support, and other advanced features. It's completely optional, but it provides an easier way to make Home…
4 actually useful Python programs I use on my phone
…Sure, iPhone has a built-in password generator, but that's still stored in the cloud despite all its encryption. If you want a more hands-on way to generate passwords that…
Replacing paid productivity apps with a self-hosted setup helped me save money, but I had to make some compromises
…If you haven’t heard of a subnet router, it serves as a bridge that lets the devices on my tailnet access every system on my local network, even the ones that…
These 4 Linux tools solve problems the default apps shouldn't have left unsolved
…So people fall back on letting their browser remember everything or handing it off to some cloud service. It works until you stop and think about where all that data is actually…
I built a distributed computer with three cheap ESP32 boards using a feature most people ignore
…However, the ESP32 has a built-in protocol called ESP-NOW that lets boards talk directly to each other without even requiring a shared Wi-Fi network. I'd seen it mentioned…
My DIY router has been my DNS, VPN, and ad-blocker for a year, and I'd never use an ISP router again
…Meanwhile, advertising subnets on my OPNsense router lets me log in to every device on my home network from another node, even if I haven’t already armed them with Tailscale. Sure…
I cancelled expensive subscriptions by using these amazing free alternatives
…Joplin supports end-to-end encryption, offers the flexibility to store data on a specific cloud service, web clipper, a robust organization structure, attachments, and more. There is even a plugin store…