Separating my router and modem fixed problems I didn't know I had
…Plus, there were other issues, things like heat slowing the network down after periods of heavy use, and the locked-down firmware that really didn't give much in the way of…
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I'd do these 5 things differently if I were setting up my home network from scratch
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Smart home devices are sneaking around your Pi-hole, and your dashboard won't catch them
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I stopped waiting for good PC ports and just use RetroArch for everything now
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Used enterprise workstations are the home lab upgrade everyone overlooks
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A $25 smart plug became my home lab's most reliable emergency fix
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6 Jellyfin plugins that add free features Plex charges you for
…Of course, I've come to appreciate some of the features that have made my life a lot easier, and it's been particularly enjoyable seeing Jellyfin slowly but surely catch up…
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…You're more likely to catch him at the gym or on a flight than anywhere else. Sign in to your XDA account As someone who loves watching monitor reviews on YouTube…
Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi
…You turn on MAC filtering, type in a list of approved devices, and it feels like you’ve locked something down. What you’ve really done is add a rule that can…