…You can also heatmap your home to reduce dead zones and other issues. Scanning my neighborhood shows me 90 networks on the 2.4 GHz band alone, which is staggering. It really…
…While it might not be adept at running the newest titles, old gaming GPUs have a ton of potential in a home server build, where they can excel at local media transcoding…
…I created a separate folder in Obsidian just to keep track of my home lab documentation . My network topology is described in text; I keep notes about my server configuration files, and…
…Still, while setting up the server, I had to go through several Docker troubleshooting guides to finally get it running. The most common issues were related to networking or file permissions, largely…
…I’ve even had my Home Assistant automatically detect the Philips, TP-Link, Aqara, and Yaber devices as soon as I hooked them up to my home network, whereas EcoFlow, Kasa, and…
…A PCIe network card is the ideal solution in this case, unless a motherboard upgrade is already coming up. TP-Link 10GB PCIe Network Card (TX401) $100 at Amazon Related Your router…
…cloud-first smart home apps usually hide. Integrations change. Devices need troubleshooting. Automations can break because a device entity changed names, a firmware update shifted behavior, or a network hiccup made something…
…troubleshooting your portable workstation or tweaking its BIOS options. Most laptops also have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and the latter is extremely handy when you’re planning to host Home Assistant…
…Sign in to your XDA account HDMI eARC was supposed to be the part of modern home theater that finally made things less annoying. One cable from the TV to the soundbar…
…and the same applies on the home lab front. Except, you’ll have to be extra cautious, as you might end up with broken network services and irrecoverable virtual guests if things…