Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi
… You turn on MAC filtering, type in a list of approved devices, and it feels like you’ve locked something down. …
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I finally started using Duplicati and I should have sooner
… Unlike the official backup methods on Windows and Mac, Duplicati ensures that my data isn't locked into a specific operating system's ecosystem. …
Your router's parental controls are security theater, and here's the firewall rule that actually works
… This allows unrestricted access to any website, even if they are blocked in your router's parental controls. There's also a secondary failure when it comes to router profiles. They track devices using MAC addresses, which are the physical network identifiers of devices. …
Bambu Lab wants to lock you into their ecosystem, but here's how I took back control
… It’s fast, it’s polished, and it makes the printer feel unusually modern compared with older machines that expected you to juggle SD cards forever. But once cloud access becomes the normal path, it’s easy to forget that local control should still be the fallback. …
I didn’t realize my Plex Pass lets other users stream remotely from my server for free
… This isn't new, but it recently came to my attention that while you need a Plex Pass subscription to use the platform's remote streaming option, any friends or family you share remote access with can access your TV shows, movies, and other self-hosted media entirely for free. …
Affinity is a great Adobe alternative, but these underrated open-source apps are even better
… For most people on Windows and Mac, it basically settled the endless “Adobe alternatives” hunt. …
Stop treating Proxmox's firewall like an optional feature — it's your lab's clearest safety net
… He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. …
These 4 Pixel widgets earn their space on my home screen by cutting friction every day
… Automatic language detection in both cases is invaluable, and I ensure quick access using one of the app's eight available widgets. …
Stop buying third-party apps for Windows when these free tools from Microsoft already do the job
… And if you have an Android phone, make sure to connect it with your Windows PC to access your notifications, media library, and more. …
A dashboard replaced my scattered notes, and now my home lab actually feels organized
… A dashboard can become another dependency, especially if you start treating it as the only way to access your services. If it goes down, you don’t want to feel locked out of tools that are still running perfectly well. …