…Strong passwords and updating firmware regularly were not negotiable, as was a separate guest Wi-Fi network. Later, I implemented a network-wide Pi-hole setup with DNS over HTTPS as the…
…CYD-Klipper is a popular firmware that supports Bambu Lab printers and runs natively on the CYD without needing Home Assistant at all. It talks directly to the printer's API. That…
…Because this screen also supports touch, you could use the touchscreen as a deep sleep wake-up pin, too. reTerminal E1003 9 /10 Brand Seeed Studio Storage 32 MB CPU ESP32-S3…
…Even when settings are exposed, ISP-pushed config updates have been known to revert changes at the next firmware refresh. Related I upgraded my home network to prosumer gear - here’s what…
…The truth is, a lot of what allows your PC to run to its full performance potential lies in the BIOS , the firmware that sits beneath your OS. The BIOS can seem…
Jeff Butts Apr 30, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…
…Note that it'll only work in devices like the ROG Ally X that support a 2280 SSD; it's too long for the Steam Deck, Legion Go 2, and others. Seagate…
…Those cables had to go, so I bought a spool of Cat 6 cable (although it weirdly says Cat 6e+) to support the 200 Mbps connection we had just subscribed to. The…
…Manufacturers of these products have a very mixed record when it comes to timely firmware updates, and many of these devices are running software that never gets patched. By placing IoT devices…
Jeff Butts Mar 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…