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Building a Serious Network: Top Five Best UniFi Consoles (Routers) and Tips on Figuring out Which One Is Right for You
Ubiquiti’s UniFi has only recently been applicable for the home. It’s a line of advanced hardware initially designed for business …
Synology Unveils DiskStation DS425+ for Those with Simple Network Storage Needs
Today, Synology announced the availability of its second NAS server for 2025, the DiskStation DS425+ for the US market. It’s …
EasyMesh Explained (vs. OneMesh): Untangling TP-Link’s Confusing DIY Wi-Fi Systems
If I put “TP-Link” and “mesh” in a sentence, you’d likely think of the popular Deco family. And you’re not …
Ubiquiti U7-Lite Review (vs. U7 Pro Max): A Solid Wi-Fi 7 Access Point for the Practical-Minded
At less than $100, the U7-Lite, first announced on March 3, 2025, along with the similarly specced U7 In-Wall, is …
Ubiquiti Teleport VPN, Explained: Effective and Free Personal Virtual Private Network
You may have noticed that I’m not a fan of using VPNs unnecessarily as a way to be “secure” or …
DiskStation DS925+ (vs. DS923+): The Harbinger Of Synology’s Contencious Drive Compatibility Policy
Today, Synology announced the official US availability(*) of its first model year 2025 NAS server, the DiskStation DS925+. The new …
Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS Review (vs. U7 Pro Max): An Excellent Fanless UniFi Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
The U7 Pro XGS, first released on March 11, 2025, together with the U7 Pro XG, is the 10Gbps and …
Known Asus Vulnerability and Steps to Keep Your Router Safe
Asus today issued a public response to recent online reports that “thousands of Asus routers” have been at risk of …
ASUSWRT Firmware vs. Asuswrt-Merlin, Explained: Everything Behind the “Magic”
If you’ve never heard of the Asuswrt-Merlin firmware, know that extra magic can be available to a select group of …
Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max Review (vs. UDM-SE): 2025’s Ultimate Home-Friendly Rackmount UniFi Console
Ubiquiti’s UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max (model UDM Pro Max) is not a new product. It was first announced over …
