🛒HOSTS File, Explained: The Location and How to Use It to Block Unwanted Websites
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You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file named …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
NAS Server, Explained: Redundancy (RAID) and Network-Attached Storage Basics
12 Min Read
If you have never heard of network-attached storage (NAS), this post is for you. Even if you already know about …
QoS Settings for Internet Calling (VoIP) and Other Real-Time Communication
6 Min Read
We use the Internet for all sorts of applications, and not all of them are created equal. Things can get …
MoCA, Explained: Tips on Turning Coax into Ethernet Wiring
10 Min Read
I’ve always recommended using network cables to extend a (Wi-Fi) home network. I still do. However, when running new wires …
It’s World Backup Day: Give Your Data the Love It Deserves Today! Now!
8 Min Read
Are you feeling a little anxious? That’s likely because today, March 31, is World Backup Day. It was first started …
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Overview: UniFi OS’ Powerful Application for All Things Networking
15 Min Read
Among popular networking vendors, Ubiquiti has a unique approach, called UniFi, that fits all user demographics, from novice to enterprise-class. …
ASUS AiMesh Overview: Years-Long Effort to Better Wi-Fi Coverage
5 Min Read
AiMesh is a free feature available in all routers since the beginning of 2018, starting with the RT-AC86U, initially as …
Wi-Fi Range Explained: Great Expectations vs. Harsh Reality of the Invisible Magic
4 Min Read
One of the most essential elements of a home router is its Wi-Fi range. Wireless signals are invisible, so how …
HDD vs. SSD: Everything You Need To Know about Conventional Digital Storage and the General Idea of Computing
19 Min Read
You must have heard of hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Some of you might have even used the …
Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The 1-2-3, A-B-C of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery
14 Min Read
If you’re unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that …
