🛒Home Wi-Fi Settings Explained: SSID, Smart Connect, WPS, WPA, and Many More
17 Min Read
When configuring a home router, you’ll run into many Wi-Fi settings with cryptic names. If you have no idea what …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
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 …
How to Build the Best AiMesh Combo with Multi-Gigabit Wired Backhauling
12 Min Read
This post will walk you through the steps to set up an AiMesh combo with Multi-Gig wired backhauling using supported …
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 …
Tips on Getting High-Speed Internet: It’s Fiber vs. Cable (Coaxial) or ONT vs. Modem
13 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 …
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 …
