NAS Server, Explained: Redundancy (RAID) and Network-Attached Storage Basics
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If you have never heard of network-attached storage (NAS), this post is for you. Even if you already know about …
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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 …
Ubiquiti UniFi Ecosystem, Explained: The Powerful UniFi OS and Its Primary UniFi Network Application for All Things Networking
11 Min Read
Among popular networking vendors, Ubiquiti has a unique approach, UniFi, that suits users ranging from novices to enterprise-class users. This …
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
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If you’re unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that …
Virtual Private Network, Explained: Its Usefulness vs. the Misleading Privacy and Half-Truth Security Claims, Plus How to Get Free VPN
13 Min Read
You must have heard of “VPN”. You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: Simple Steps to Fix a Cable or Fiber-optic Connection
8 Min Read
Kudos to you for reading this right now. You’re clearly online! Often, folks worry about broadband Internet troubleshooting when they …
10Gbps Internet’s Real-World Experience: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ultimate Broadband Connection
9 Min Read
March 2022 was when I first entered the realm of 10Gbps Internet with a Sonic fiber-optic plan, which has since …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: How It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
12 Min Read
You want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of your …
Online Security and Privacy Risks: Be Aware of that Hidden Potential Danger within Your Wi-Fi Router
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If you have been following my router reviews, you’ll note that I have increasingly mentioned the “online privacy risks” notion. …
