4 HDMI gadgets I wish I’d discovered a lot sooner
…small HDMI accessories to make such a big difference in my setup. Each device solved a problem I had simply learned to live with, whether it was messy cables, limited ports, or…
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Boox finally built the e-reader Kindle Scribe promised but never delivered
…But they recently started removing store access from older devices, which turns them into paperweights and the books you've purchased into digital dead weight unless you buy a new Kindle. And…
I'd do these 5 things differently if I were setting up my home network from scratch
…used to mitigate unauthorized access from compromising the entire network, provide isolated Wi-Fi access to your guests, limit internet access for certain devices, and prevent some devices from connecting to others…
I fixed my home network lag without buying a new router or a mesh system
…Your most-preferred devices, like smartphones, laptops, TVs, and PCs, can enjoy lower latency and a more reliable connection. You could also implement bandwidth limits on the IoT VLAN to prevent your…
Smart home devices are sneaking around your Pi-hole, and your dashboard won't catch them
…devices on a separate VLAN. This helps segment the network and allows for specific rules to be applied to a blanket of clients. I can block DNS access, limit external access altogether…
Your home server monitor dies with your server — an old Android phone fixed this for free
…Since the device was already on Tailscale, I could access it on any of my devices that were on the same tailnet. There were a few concerns, like keeping the device always…
Network segmentation is the smart home security step nobody talks about
…VLANs Both aren’t equal A guest network can put all your IoT devices on a separate SSID with internet access, but LAN access is limited. Most consumer routers support one out…
This 43-inch Samsung monitor pulls double duty as a smart TV and is now down to a price that's hard to ignore
…What makes this monitor worth looking at is its ability to operate without any devices connected. The monitor has its own operating system, which provides access to popular streaming services. Not only…
DisplayPort is everywhere except TVs, and it's quietly limiting PC gamers
…displaying channels via an antenna to offering the ability to install apps, access streaming services, and connect to other devices, such as consoles and even a desktop PC. Despite advances in TVs…
Wi-Fi 7 will not fix what's actually wrong with your home network
…This extends from your Ethernet cables, switches, and access points to your devices themselves. Wi-Fi 7 has been around for a while, but most home networks are still not prepared for…