7 network features I regret not using sooner
…Network segmentation VLANs are my friend, and they should be yours, too I've sorely ignored the possibilities and security that virtual local area networks (VLANs) offer. Even when I first got…
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I bought a KVM-over-IP for my home lab, and I can't believe I waited this long
…Oh, and it can be a Tailscale node I've got it connected to my tailnet, for even more security (and for remote access without using the GLKVM app), but I could…
I ditched physical monitors for KVM-over-IP, and my server closet actually looks clean now
…I don't want to have to physically go to those machines and reach for the power button, or plug in USB drives to update BIOS firmware. And now I don't…
Windows handhelds are doomed because they require the same maintenance as a workstation
…I set those to update. After that, Windows appears, and Microsoft forces rolling security patches, .NET framework revisions, and compulsory restarts over and over again. After completing all of these updates, I…
I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
…I never bothered checking the network chaos and chatter caused by the constant plugging in of ESP32-based devices and sensor nodes. However, the security implications of cheap smart devices sharing the…
I stopped using my Steam Deck as just a handheld after discovering Desktop Mode
…Partition A and Partition B. When Valve pushes an OS update, it silently writes it to the inactive partition in the background and swaps it in at the next reboot. If an…
Building my own NAS taught me why prebuilt enclosures are holding you back
…Allowing others to safely and securely store their data and back everything up without routing everything through one of my PCs. Then came the DS220+, which was the logical replacement for my…
TrueNAS 26 is finally catching up to Proxmox, but my home lab isn't switching
…Designed from the ground up as a type-1 hypervisor with KVM and LXC support, it's an absolute beast for enterprise and the home, allowing just about anyone to create their…
Zigbee solved the smart-home battery problem years ago, and Matter still hasn't
…A single door opened command requires massive cryptographic wrappers, heavy routing headers, and extensive security handshakes. A single Matter data frame can easily exceed several hundred bytes. Now compare this with a…
Home labbers say to ditch your ISP router, but the Fritz Box 7530 has WireGuard, dynamic DNS, and even a media server
…This router receives regular security and feature updates, independent of any ISP. It has a clean, well-translated web interface that makes managing your network easy, and there are even the little…