I run two routers at home, and it's not for the reason you think
…Even adding a single router behind your ISP's unit, and moving your trusted devices to it, is a real upgrade over the flat network most homes ship with. Ubiquiti Dream Router…
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These 4 Terminal commands turned my Windows 11 workflow into something I actually enjoy
…He closely follows the Windows Insider program and tests new Insider builds to discover upcoming experimental features and upgrades. His past work includes long-term collaborations with reputed publications like Tom's…
Stop assuming smart switches are a plug-and-play upgrade for light switches in your home
…You may assume that smart switches are a plug-and-play upgrade like lighting. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Here’s what actually happens when you try to replace light switches…
SSD caching on a NAS sounds clever, but it's the wrong upgrade for most workloads
…Sign in to your XDA account Browse home lab forums for a few minutes, and you’re bound to come across dozens of tips to boost your Network-Attached Storage server’s…
I stopped treating my NAS like a file box, and it became the most useful PC in my house
…I want to upgrade its capacity, but there's currently limited stock of the upgrade kit I need. When I finally get the chance to buy it, I know it will greatly…
HDMI is terrible, but I found one thing it's actually good for
…remained a regular fixture in the network stack of many companies. Related I'll admit that 10GbE between my NAS and PC was a vanity upgrade (but I'd do it again…
I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
…Moving Home Assistant to a smart network is tricky Extra step for Proxmox users Creating a dedicated smart home network means the smart home hub must be on that network as well…
5 misconceptions about home networking you still believe
…Guest networks exist on most modern routers because they were once used to give visitors internet access without handing over the main network password, and it's still used for that sometimes…
I kept waiting for Docker to fail, but nineteen containers on bare metal proved Proxmox wrong
…For example, I am experimenting with OS-level changes like an experimental kernel upgrade and network modifications like a custom DNS setup, and it breaks the whole setup if something goes wrong…
That old router in your drawer can still fix your worst Wi-Fi problems
…An aging router doesn't stop being useful just because it's no longer the main one on your home network. In fact, some of the best networking tricks around the house…