I changed one router setting, and the lag during big downloads just disappeared
…I put my PC in the Highest priority slot, TV in High, and my PS5 and other devices in Medium. More importantly, I set the download and upload speeds to 90% of…
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I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
…I never bothered checking the network chaos and chatter caused by the constant plugging in of ESP32-based devices and sensor nodes. However, the security implications of cheap smart devices sharing the…
This 43-inch Samsung monitor pulls double duty as a smart TV and is now down to a price that's hard to ignore
…Furthermore, the built-in operating system provides access to productivity apps like Microsoft 365 and even provides the ability to control smart home devices. There's quite a large list of supported…
Plex’s $750 Plex Pass Lifetime price hike finally convinced me to switch to Jellyfin
…It automatically organizes media, pulls down metadata, remembers my watch progress across devices, and makes sharing a library with my family and friends pretty much effortless. It saved me hundreds of hours…
Last chance to pick up this Ugreen NAS as it drops to its lowest price ever
…that makes backing up your files and streaming media easy. The best part is that you can connect to this NAS using almost any device out there. So, whether you're looking…
I replaced my copper links with SFP+ active optical cables, and I won’t go back
…I need time to plan where power is coming from and save up for the eventual electrician's bill. But until then, I know that the devices that need fast, stable networking…
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
…It doesn't happen every time I'm driving, but it's still annoying, and not something I want to deal with while I'm behind the wheel, especially when I'm…
Massive $350 discount drops Samsung's beastly 12.4-inch Android tablet to an all-time low
…this point, offering reliable devices that deliver the best experiences possible. The Galaxy Tab S10+ features an impressive 12.4-inch AMOLED 120Hz screen and a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor that…
Why I ditched Cloudflare Tunnels for Tailscale and Caddy on my homelab
…Tailscale assigns every device a private IP and a MagicDNS hostname within your tailnet. Setting up Tailscale on my phone, computer, and home server took less than 15 minutes. Each device got…
Proxmox gave me Home Assistant plus a NAS, media server, and backup system on one PC
…I could create a VM and run Windows inside it, and have a Windows install always accessible from any of my devices by connecting to my Proxmox server. And there are numerous…