…I spent days troubleshooting my bad service. I ran speed tests, complained to customer support, and even swapped out my modem. Every time I talked to a technician, they told me the…
…Underpowered hardware and older Wi-Fi standards Don't compromise on your network's backbone The other major downside of using your ISP-provided router is being stuck with outdated hardware. ISPs…
…After going through several PC builds, troubleshooting hardware, and realizing which features I genuinely use every day, I’ve become far more selective about what deserves my money. Modern motherboards are packed…
…Instead of constantly running terminal commands to troubleshoot, Portainer gives me a clean, lightweight web UI that lets me manage my entire container ecosystem at a glance. When a new container refuses…
…Proxmox didn’t just help me replace hardware. It made me more willing to create a larger, busier lab than I would have tolerated with physical devices. Dedicated hardware still solves problems…
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…Some people want full hardware freedom, broad distribution choice, and the comfort of boring compatibility. The M1 Mac mini offers excellent hardware for the money, but it is not the most open…
…It could have been any of a number of issues, but it wasn't anything to do with the hardware. I'm not picking on Bazzite, btw While Bazzite is the distro…
…troubleshooting. I've used them extensively on the LAN itself, splitting clients into pools. Security IP cameras are attached to one VLAN, guest clients are on another, and network infrastructure and hardware…
…You start with one container and end up with a bunch, and the question that actually matters is whether your hardware can absorb that growth without a re-buy. A full-size…