UniFi Protect 7.3: Powerful Surveillance System Gets Mad Storage Conservation via Super Encoding, Video Wall Time Machine, Teleport-Based Remote Adoption, and More

Oct 2, 2026

5 Min Read

UniFi Protect 7.3 has new features for users to optimize and conserve the UNVR storage

Here’s some exciting news for those using a UniFi Network Video Recorder (UNVR) from Ubiquiti: The company today announced the release candidate of UniFi Protect 7.3 with major improvements that, among other things, ease the pain of storage costs. The official 7.3 version is set to come out as soon …

Virtual Private Network, Explained: Its Usefulness vs. Misleading Privacy and Half-Truth Security Claims, Plus How to Get a Free VPN

Dong Ngo

Sep 23, 2026

12 Min Read

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You must have heard of “VPN”. You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how it keeps your network “secure” as if you knew better. So, what exactly is a VPN? Is it all that good? If you have these questions or, for some reason, …

Parental Controls: What It Is and Why You Should Think of Online Security Instead

Dong Ngo

Aug 18, 2026

9 Min Read

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Over the years, many of you have repeatedly asked me for recommendations on a Wi-Fi router (or mesh system) with “excellent Parental Controls.” I generally don’t have the answer because I deliberately don’t use this feature—and I’m a dad of three. In this post, I’ll explain what the Parental Controls …

Domain Name System, Explained: What It Is and Simple DNS Tricks to Better Your Online Experience

Dong Ngo

May 26, 2026

10 Min Read

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How a DNS server works when you load a web page

Your DNS server is the gateway to your online life, including your security and privacy. Here’s how you can take a bit more control of it.

UGREEN FineTrack 2 Quick Review: An Intriguing Ball-Shaped Bluetooth Tracker with a 7-Year Battery Life for Soccer Fans

Dong Ngo

May 19, 2026

3 Min Read

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UGREEN FineTrack 2 shapes like a soccer ball

If you’re traveling for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and don’t want to misplace your precious items, UGREEN—a known maker of accessories and, in recent years, NAS servers—today announced the US availability of a product that’s potentially your perfect companion: the FineTrack 2. As the name suggests, the it is …

FCC Bans All New Foreign-Made Routers: What’s the Deal?

Dong Ngo

Mar 31, 2026

7 Min Read

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The head says it. On March 23, 2026, in an unexpected move, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it would ban all new consumer-grade routers manufactured abroad for national security reasons. This applies to hardware made in all other countries, regardless of the manufacturers’ nationality. In a way, this new development is …

World Backup Day: It’s Time to Give Your Data the Retention It Deserves

Dong Ngo

Mar 31, 2026

9 Min Read

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Are you feeling a little anxious? That’s likely because today, March 31, is World Backup Day. It was first established in 2011 as a made-up day to raise awareness of data backups and the growing role of digital information in daily life. If you wonder who made it up, nobody …

Keeping Your Network Safe: Simple Steps to Ensure Wi-Fi Router Security

Dong Ngo

Jan 13, 2026

8 Min Read

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In a network, everything goes through the router. As a result, its security determines the entire system’s overall security. This post explains simple steps to keep your Wi-Fi router secure, enough to give you peace of mind. Security is nuanced—the only way to be absolutely secure in networking is to …