Home Wi-Fi Network Installation Basics: Ports, Cables, Switches, and More
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This post is part of a series designed for anyone who wants to build a home network from scratch, including …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
ASUS Instant Guard, Explained: An Easy VPN Solution for Mobile Users
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ASUS Instant Guard is an easy way to have a private VPN connection on your mobile device that’s linked to …
Synology QuickConnect vs. Dynamic DNS: Tips on NAS Servers’ Remote Access
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This post will help you set up remote access to your Synology NAS server using Synology’s built-in QuickConnect and Dynamic …
Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
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In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
Windows Backup: Do That Today with These Free Apps
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Backing up data is essential, but many of us often don’t do that until it’s too late. This post aims …
Tesla Data Usage: How I Hook My Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi Hotspot
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I’ll share in this post how I hooked my Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi hotspots, which are free for all …
Cable Modem Activation: How to Ditch that ISP-Provided Gatway
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If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might pay around a $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing …
Essential Windows 11 Tricks and Keyboard Shortcuts that Make Life Easier
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You’ll find in this post the Windows 11 tricks and keyboard shortcuts that help you handle a computer much more …
dBi: Wi-Fi Broadcasting Power and Antenna Explained—There’s no “High-Gain”
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This post is a supplement to my other piece on dBm. I’ll explain here how a router’s antennas work and …
Driving Automation Explained: Why (Existing) Teslas Will Never Get “There”
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In mid-2021, Tesla removed RADAR from its Model Y and Model 3 fleet to transit to its “Tesla Vision” self-driving …
