The Evolution of Home Wi-Fi: Hertz, Bands, Streams, Channels, Range, and More
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This is an umbrella post on Wi-Fi, the familiar name of the 802.11x networking standards. For the past two decades, …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos are based on real-world expreince or hands-on testing.
Tesla Sentry Mode 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 the notorious Autopilot. I …
NAS Security: How to use a Synology to Protect Data against Attacks and Accidents
10 Min Read
This post will explain NAS security—you’ll know when to worry and when not to—and offer tips on securing your server’s …
Tesla Tires, Rims and Those Pesky Curb Rashes
10 Min Read
Since my story on having a flat tire with my Model Y, I’ve gotten a lot of messages asking about …
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 …
Owning an EV: Driving, Maintaining, and that Range Anxiety
17 Min Read
After over 20,000 miles on my 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range, my 2-plus-year move from gas, or internal combustion …
ASUS Wi-Fi Hardware 101: Features, Real-world Performances, Models, and More
7 Min Read
If you have questions like “What’s the best ASUS router / Zenwifi mesh system?”—you’re reading the right post. It includes …
Extending Coverage the Easy Way: A Guide to Picking the Best Wi-Fi Extenders
9 Min Read
In case it’s not clear, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders—often incorrectly referred to as “Wi-Fi boosters” which don’t …
Synology Mesh Review: A Friendly Way to Create a Pro Wi-Fi System at Home
14 Min Read
Synology first added mesh capability to its Wi-Fi 5 router back in October 2018 with the release of the MR2200ac. …
Ransomware Explained, Prevention, and Contingency: Simple Ways to Stay Safe
12 Min Read
For almost a decade—and counting—ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some …
