I used a standard hard drive for my DIY security system and lost critical footage
…Sign in to your XDA account Not starting from scratch with this setup, but inheriting a bit of a mess, although, honestly, it wasn't really a mess. I'm the one…
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I'd rather build a Raspberry Pi security camera than ever pay for Ring again
1d agoYour switch's management VLAN is sitting on the same network as your smart plug, and that's a massive security problem
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…A secure password generator To save my sanity and my time Generating a secure password is a headache that most who have worked at a company with stringent password requirements will almost…
Windows XP wasn't better, it was just simpler — and Windows 11 forgot that lesson
…Microsoft has also made it more difficult to set up Windows with a local account . It's now forcing users to opt for a Microsoft account. Back in the days of Windows…
Before your router even connects to the internet, change these 6 settings
…Related 6 overlooked router settings that can improve your network security You can make your home network much more secure with a few changes. Flash the latest firmware and enable automatic updates…
Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…An aftermarket router might be the only way to escape the bane of bandwidth throttling, as well as upgrade to modern security standards and the latest firmware. Related 5 security settings I…
This note-taking app is OneNote on steroids and I can’t recommend it enough
…Seamless sharing Even with those who don’t have a Notesnook account Monograph is another standout feature that provides a secure and flexible way to share notes without compromising control. I often…
Linux 7.1-rc1 brings faster, safer file transfers between Windows and Linux partitions with a brand new NTFS driver
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary Linux 7.1 merge window closed; first release candidate out now for public testing. A four-year NTFS rewrite boosts speed and security for Windows…
I ditched Synology's QuickConnect for Tailscale, and remote access finally feels effortless
…Sign in to your XDA account Like most people, one of the reasons I invested in a Synology NAS was to be able to access my files no matter where I am…
Most people will miss Ubuntu 26.04's biggest security upgrade — and that's the point
…Sign in to your XDA account Ubuntu 26.04 has the kind of headline feature that makes for an easy screenshot: GNOME 50. That matters, especially for desktop users coming from Ubuntu…
Apple, Google, and Amazon are deliberately fracturing your smart home mesh
…Sign in to your XDA account A few years ago, there was major hype in the smart home community. Matter and Thread were supposed to rescue us from smart home fragmentation. We…