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Smart home devices are sneaking around your Pi-hole, and your dashboard won't catch them

… When you access xda-developers.com in your browser, whether it's on your phone or desktop PC, there's a DNS somewhere along the line that provides the IP address. …

Apr 8, 2026 · Rich Edmonds

Building your own router is easier than you think, and the US just made it necessary

… If you're looking to turn a PC into a router, you could always give your old computers a second life and have them manage your network. However, DIY router hobbyists often purchase a mini PC that checks all the boxes that people look for in a networking device. …

Apr 4, 2026 · Simon Batt

I silenced my network stack, and all it cost me was my sanity

… Sign in to your XDA account My home lab has grown to mini-datacenter levels since I started messing around with networking equipment and turning mini PCs into servers . …

Apr 10, 2026 · Joe Rice-Jones

I switched from powerline adapters to MoCA and should have done it years ago

… Mesh networking didn't work reliably, so I looked for alternative solutions and decided on powerline Ethernet . …

Apr 10, 2026 · Joe Rice-Jones

Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your router's dirty secret

… In that time, he's also written for SlashGear and numerous corporate clients before finding his home at XDA in the spring of 2023. …

Apr 5, 2026 · Joe Rice-Jones

I ditched Quad9's filtering for Control D, and the visibility difference is massive

… In that time, he's also written for SlashGear and numerous corporate clients before finding his home at XDA in the spring of 2023. …

May 6, 2026 · Joe Rice-Jones

Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi

… After teaching university English and computer science for a few years, Jeff launched his writing career . He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. …

Apr 5, 2026 · Jeff Butts

3 myths about RJ45 Ethernet cables that I get tired of hearing

… Sign in to your XDA account Ethernet connections are the veteran workhorse of networking and connectivity. …

Apr 13, 2026 · Andre Revilla

Your home network is only as fast as its slowest cable, and most people have at least one bad one

… Besides being the first call for tech support for those close to him, Ty is a computer science student, with his focus being cloud computing and networking. …

Apr 4, 2026 · Ty Sherback

The best networking upgrade in your house costs $20 and only needs to be connected for a few seconds