Wi-Fi 7 is ready, but your devices aren't — and that's costing you hundreds
…When picking up new devices, if you are hoping to take advantage of Wi-Fi 7, ensure that these new devices are actually Wi-Fi 7 compatible. It is not completely widespread…
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Self-hosting freed me from the OS lock-in trap (and made my devices clutter-free)
…When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. Besides computing, his interests include…
I built a perfectly segmented home network, then spent six months poking holes back through it
…He has written news, features, and gadget reviews for national technology media publications. His passion is to help people with their technology problems and gadget purchases. For that, he has worked for…
I stopped running Tailscale in every container, and my home lab instantly became simpler
…Granted, my allocated devices were below the maximum limit, but the fact that I had to scroll past several devices on the Tailscale admin panel just to work with the systems I…
Matter promised to fix smart homes, but created a worse mess instead
…Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of…
I replaced my smart home hub with a $120 mini PC, and my smart home finally feels responsive
…He has written news, features, and gadget reviews for national technology media publications. His passion is to help people with their technology problems and gadget purchases. For that, he has worked for…
I finally audited my smart home after 3 years and found 4 security problems hiding in plain sight
…Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of…
I stopped buying smart home gadgets and started building them for a fraction of the price
…Then, I flashed another custom firmware for the new sensor and built another device in less than an hour. What sold me was that every ESP32 device I built worked locally, without…
Your WireGuard setup is harder than it needs to be, and WireGUI fixes it
…The moment you move beyond a single device, the experience isn't quite as seamless as you'd expect. Adding a new phone or laptop to the setup means generating keys, assigning…
The ESP32 project I'm most proud of has no cloud, no app, and no gimmicks
…He has written news, features, and gadget reviews for national technology media publications. His passion is to help people with their technology problems and gadget purchases. For that, he has worked for…