Mesh Wi-Fi is causing the exact problems it promised to solve
…Despite the fact that your device is connected every single time, it can't actually access the internet because it's fighting with the very node to which it's connected. Quiz…
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This BlackBerry-like phone with a QWERTY keyboard just hit Kickstarter
…full physical keyboard, alongside its MagSafe Power Keyboard , an accessory that adds a physical keyboard to any MagSafe, Qi, or Qi2 device. Related The Clicks Communicator is probably the closest thing we…
I finally consolidated my desk cables down to one dock, and my setup has never been cleaner
…It's a surprisingly big productivity enhancer simply by virtue of limiting the amount of time that I have to spend looking up accessories, disconnecting or connecting them again. Instead of working…
I built a clipboard server on the Arduino Uno Q, and it replaced a workflow I didn't realize I hated
…Clipboard sync between devices is a largely solved problem by now, but sometimes it's nice to just have a simple way to quickly and easily copy text between two devices without…
After adding my entire Blu-ray library to Jellyfin, physical discs feel obsolete
…to a digital format, I can stream on those very same devices. While Plex might ask users to pay to access some of its features (or offer its absurd $750 Lifetime Subscription…
NetBird's new reverse proxy is the remote access tool I've been waiting for
…Add a custom domain to the mix, and you've got your services on a publicly accessible webpage, from any browser or device. One that has no usage limits because it sets…
I thought a VPS would replace my home server, but the real costs caught me off guard
…With an internet connection behind CGNAT , remote access became more difficult. I used workarounds like Cloudflare Tunnels and Tailscale, but they added friction, such as latency and Tailscale on every device, over…
Google Drive's 5GB limit forced me to rethink how I use cloud storage
…If it's an active project, a document I'm collaborating on, or something I need access to across multiple devices, it stays in the cloud. This is my "live" storage. Everything…
Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi
…Guest access becomes messy, too. Good routers already offer guest networks, which are a much cleaner way to separate visitors from your main devices. With MAC filtering, though, you either have to…
Home Assistant can now see when you use the physical remote, and it changes everything
…unlocking quick and convenient access to switching Home Assistant scenes without having to fetch the phone or tablet. The best part is that it allows for devices that won't be connected…