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Powerline Ethernet is ugly, imperfect, and sometimes exactly what your house needs
2d agoYour home server needs Ethernet, but not for the reason you think
5d agoI added a second Ethernet port to my NAS and finally stopped fighting network slowdowns
1w agoYour TV's Ethernet port might be slower than its Wi-Fi connection, but it actually doesn't matter
1w agoYour old router is the secret to a stable smart home
…Putting your router into access point mode lets you place the second router in a dead zone , such as the garage or the far end of the garden, via an Ethernet cable…
These metal washers are replacing smart home sensors, and they work without a single wire or battery
…05 / 8 Matter Which of the following transport protocols can Matter NOT run over natively? A Wi-Fi B Thread C Z-Wave D Ethernet Correct! Matter does not natively support Z…
Curtain automation is fun, but the weird smart home projects are where things get really useful
…05 / 8 Matter Which of the following transport protocols can Matter NOT run over natively? A Wi-Fi B Thread C Z-Wave D Ethernet Correct! Matter does not natively support Z…
Most NAS owners waste their USB ports on external drives when they should be using them for this instead
…However, modern NAS units tend to pack a bunch of USB ports alongside the display and Ethernet interfaces – and I’m not talking about simple USB 2.0 connections designed to hook…
Stop buying expensive docks when your monitor already has one
…Many 2026 monitors now include an RJ45 or Ethernet port. Plugging your internet into your monitor ensures a stable wired connection for your laptop without needing a dongle. Save yourself the handshake…
I stopped blaming my ISP for bad Wi-Fi as the real culprit was right in front of me
…Related I ran my home server on Wi-Fi for a year, and learned when Ethernet actually matters Wired connections might be 'best' but sometimes just enough is fine The myth of…
I stopped trusting my router's diagnostics after my Raspberry Pi found what it missed
…Related I ran my home server on Wi-Fi for a year, and learned when Ethernet actually matters Wired connections might be 'best' but sometimes just enough is fine Your router’s…
Laptop makers are sacrificing ports and repairability for designs nobody asked for
…Apart from that, we are losing out on the HDMI and Ethernet ports. There are a lot of us who still rely on wired connections for reliability, but manufacturers are taking that…
One bold move can transform your workspace, and this $70 laptop dock is proof
…There's an Ethernet port for a direct wired connection, along with an SD and microSD card slot if you're someone that's constantly using external media. The docking station also…