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…Sign in to your XDA account Browse home lab forums for a few minutes, and you’re bound to come across dozens of tips to boost your Network-Attached Storage server’s…
…I want to upgrade its capacity, but there's currently limited stock of the upgrade kit I need. When I finally get the chance to buy it, I know it will greatly…
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…Guest networks exist on most modern routers because they were once used to give visitors internet access without handing over the main network password, and it's still used for that sometimes…
…For example, I am experimenting with OS-level changes like an experimental kernel upgrade and network modifications like a custom DNS setup, and it breaks the whole setup if something goes wrong…
…An aging router doesn't stop being useful just because it's no longer the main one on your home network. In fact, some of the best networking tricks around the house…
…A mesh network system costs upward of $250 to cover the backyard, but that upgrade price is hard to justify. A Wi-Fi extender was my last resort. Then, I remembered I…
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