I didn't know my homelab was broken until I found split DNS
…Mobile data, home network, or public Wi-Fi — I would type the same address, and it would work. What made it even better was that I didn’t have to remove or…
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My entire homelab runs on an 8-year-old laptop most people would throw away
…robust VLAN-based network setup made accessing files across multiple devices difficult. My NAS was connected to one VLAN, whereas my PC on LAN and MacBook on Wi-Fi were connected to…
Pi-hole is still the best free upgrade you can make to your home network
…Wi-Fi 7 , mesh networks , VLANs , and more are all things you'll probably be looking into to improve your home network. All of those things can be great, but the best…
My DIY router has been my DNS, VPN, and ad-blocker for a year, and I'd never use an ISP router again
…Likewise, if I have to access the Internet from a public Wi-Fi, my OPNsense exit node tunnels the traffic from my smartphone, MacBook, and tablet through my home network, effectively preventing…
Tailscale replaced my dynamic DNS setup, and I stopped worrying about IP addresses entirely
…Even on mobile data, the Companion app connects directly, just as I do on my home Wi-Fi network. However, there’s one limitation to using Tailscale. It doesn’t track or…
Your router is about to stop getting security updates - here's what to do
…If it has weak hardware, limited flash storage, poor Wi-Fi performance, or outdated radios, flashing it may solve one problem while leaving you with a different one. Related 6 reasons you…
Stop blaming your ISP: most home networks are failing you in ways speed won't fix
…TP-Link Archer BE550 $220 $300 Save $80 Wi-Fi Bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz $220 at Amazon $220 at B&H $220 at Newegg Beyond the wireless standards themselves, which have…
Home Assistant's ePaper ecosystem finally has an open standard worth building around
…The custom HACS integration still has features the core one doesn't, only e-ink panels are properly supported right now, and Wi-Fi is still in testing. But the foundation is…
My entire smart home runs on a single Docker container now, and I'm never going back
…It didn’t matter if a device used Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, or a local API — Home Assistant found a way to bridge the gap. I was finally able to do complex…
If you run a home lab and renovate your home, here's what to wire before the walls close up
…only applicable if you're really serious about your home networking. For starters, wireless is really good. A decent Wi-Fi 7 mesh system can be just fine in a lot of…