This open-source app replaced AirDrop across every device I own, and it works on any OS
…Each user is given a randomized name and labeled with the platform they're on, so if there are more people on your network, you can still tell who's who. This…
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After 20 years on macOS alone, Little Snitch just landed on Linux, and Windows still doesn't have it
…you'll see is the ability to monitor your computer's network traffic to see what IP addresses you're communicating with. Traffic is broken down by application whenever possible, though there…
Tailscale plus Pi-hole gives you DNS control that Apple and Google will never allow
…And how much quieter your network is because of it. Pi-hole OS Linux Price model Free Pi-hole is a network-wide ad blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole, preventing…
Switzerland tried to secure internet routing, but the industry just ignored it
…The paths are largely controlled autonomously between routers, which means they can be subverted or rerouted to other networks to intercept communications, or accidentally if the wrong settings are used on large…
These metal washers are replacing smart home sensors, and they work without a single wire or battery
…03 / 8 Thread What type of network topology does Thread use to communicate between devices? A Star topology B Bus topology C Mesh topology D Ring topology Correct! Thread uses a mesh…
The best NAS distro dropped a public beta for its new update, and it feels more like Proxmox with each release
…Community long before it even migrated to a Docker-based backend, and the number of app templates available today is absolutely staggering. There’s typical data management apps, productivity tools, network services…
Everyone loves Tailscale, but it's masking a critical gap in how most people think about networks
…or most SDNs Tailscale doesn't support every networking feature that you might want to use. One of the biggest asks from the community is mDNS support, so that auto-configuration and…
I built a perfectly segmented home network, then spent six months poking holes back through it
…Related 6 things you need to know before setting up VLANs on your home network VLANs are super handy for organizing your network, but you need to do some prep work first…
Most smart home gear gets worse once you connect it to the cloud
…After all, they tend to have weak user credentials and often rely on unencrypted networks to communicate with the cloud platform. That alone is a recipe for man-in-the-middle attacks…
I finally upgraded from gigabit and realized how much my network was holding me back
Wesley Karanja Mar 25, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Wesley has been passionate about technology from a young age, passion that led him to pursue a Bsc in Computer networking. His curiosity…