7 network features I regret not using sooner
…That's made my whole network faster as a result, and what I thought was my NAS being slow was actually the network connection linking it to the rest of the network…
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Apple Find My
This open-source app does what AirDrop does, but it actually works across Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
…It works nearby, but it isn't limited to my Wi-Fi network I don't have to be on the same network anymore Another feature that has quietly improved my workflow…
Splitting your Wi-Fi into two networks solves problems you probably don't know exist
…Sign in to your XDA account For years, I had my Wi-Fi networks split into 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz like everyone else. Then band steering came in, and the…
I gave my NAS an AI brain through MCP, and it became my most useful device
…It stores backups, keeps my media library alive, handles downloads, archives old documents, and gives every machine on my network one place to dump files. The problem is that most NAS boxes…
I stopped mounting every NAS folder and my file management actually got simpler
…a place in my network topology. The folders I use as working storage on my Mac still benefit from a permanent connection because I open them often and applications need direct access…
The NAS feature that changed my home setup wasn't RAID, snapshots, or file sharing
…on that network, or you build another system to reach it from outside. With built-in remote access, the NAS becomes available wherever you have an internet connection. On my UGREEN NAS…
VLAN isolation sounds great until you forget the firewall rules that actually make it work
…problem where I find myself being unable to tap into the vast wealth of knowledge I've accumulated over the years when it comes to my own home network or home lab…
Everyone loves Tailscale, but it's masking a critical gap in how most people think about networks
…appliances to fix the networking issue I created. I also use it for SSH , because I don't want to expose ports over the internet, and using Tailscale means all my SSH…
Bots found my home server in minutes - here’s how I kept them out
…network safe is part of knowing that you will get found, and what to do to make sure there’s nothing worth finding. My server was on a list before my coffee…
Swapping two cheap Ethernet cables doubled network speeds overnight
…can often find him inside a chassis somewhere. Sign in to your XDA account Before I took networking seriously as a younger lad, I would spend hours optimizing my desktop PC. This…