Deals! 🛒Tips on Building a Home Wi-Fi Network Correctly: That Jump-to-Conclusions Mat
10 Min Read
Kudos to anyone recognizing the reference in the header. If you don’t know, it’s a mat that you put on …
How-Tos
Detailed posts on the way stuff works and how to get things done.
No matter how inexperienced you’re, you’ll be in the know, even a pro on the subjects of home networking, digital storage, and other matters, when through with these posts. Put aside some time. Curiosity is the only requirement.
Building a Serious Network: A Quick Guide on Picking the Best Wi-Fi Access Points
8 Min Read
Wi-Fi access points (WAPs, or APs) are similar to extenders, with one significant difference: an AP connects to the existing …
Tesla Sentry vs Dashcam, Explained: How the Live Cam Makes All the Difference
10 Min Read
Among the things I “love” about driving a Tesla, its Safety features — Sentry vs Dashcam — rank right below …
NAS Security: How to use a Synology to Protect Data against Attacks and Accidents
11 Min Read
This post will explain NAS security — you’ll know when to worry and when not to — and offers tips …
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Explained: Privacy, Security, and How to Get it Free
11 Min Read
You might have heard of VPNs from some commercials, or you’re using one right now and want to brag about …
Domain Name System, Explained: How to Make the Most out of Your DNS Servers
8 Min Read
Domain name system (DNS) is the first thing you must use — whether or not you’re aware of that — …
How to Build the Best AiMesh Combo with Multi-Gigabit Wired Backhauling
12 Min Read
This post will work you through the steps to set up a Multi-Gig wired backhaul AiMesh system using a few …
Handling a Tesla: Tires, Rims, Performance, and Those Pesky Curb Rashes
10 Min Read
After my stories on having a flat tire with my Model Y, I’ve gotten a lot of messages asking about …
EV Charging, Explained: The Trepidation of Moving in a New Comfort Zone
16 Min Read
If you’re about to get an electric vehicle and are concerned about getting your EV charging situation sorted out at …
Picking the Best AiMesh Combo: The Real-world Tested Rules and Tips
8 Min Read
This post will walk you through picking two or more Asus routers into a well-performing and seamless AiMesh setup. “Well-performing” …
It’s World Backup Day: Give Your Data the Love It Badly Deserves, Now!
8 Min Read
Are you feeling a bit anxious? That’s likely today, March 31, is World Backup Day — originally a made-up day …
Which Synology NAS to Buy: A Quick Guide on Picking a Real Storage Server
13 Min Read
If you have read my primer post on network-attached storage (NAS) servers, it’s pretty clear that I’ve unapologetically picked Synology …
Tips on Getting High-Speed Internet: It’s Fiber vs Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs Modem
14 Min Read
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs Fiber-optic, or Cable …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: Steps to Fix a Cable or Fiber-optic Connection
9 Min Read
Kudos to you for reading about broadband Internet troubleshooting right now! Clearly, you’re connected. If you wait until you can’t …
