…I ran a network monitoring utility on a ESP32 , but couldn’t record any persistent data for later audit and analysis. That’s where I found Pi handling network monitoring utilities efficiently…
…If the goal is only reliable automation, stability matters far more than raw performance. The problem is that “only home automation” is rarely where things stop. Home Assistant has a way of…
…The Wi-Fi 6 network easily handles 4K Jellyfin content and large local file transfers without breaking a sweat. The real case for running cables comes down to reliability, consistent latency, and…
…That's right, since no one expects you to task your TV with sending large files across the network. This is why TV makers see no benefit in upgrading the port. You…
…a network that's exposed to security attacks without even realizing it. Another aspect of slow or non-existent firmware updates is that you're deprived of performance and stability improvements that…
…This goes beyond recycling your old tech and focuses on network engineering for the home, solving congestion, range, and stability issues for free. Related I finally upgraded to a mesh Wi-Fi…
…This is especially frustrating because wired networking should be the boring, reliable option. If I plug a TV into Ethernet, I’m not doing it for nostalgia or because I enjoy cable…
…I've always run my gaming PC on a 2.5GbE wired connection , so I already had a solid baseline for how my network should behave under load. I ended up getting…
…I can look for a reliable Zigbee sensor, a decent Wi-Fi switch, a Matter-compatible bulb, or whatever else fits the room, without worrying as much about whether the manufacturer’s…
…I stopped chasing every new tool and focused on building a simple, reliable AI setup that solves real problems. The goal was to create an AI appliance that is stable, private, and…