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Smart home devices are sneaking around your Pi-hole, and your dashboard won't catch them

… When you access xda-developers.com in your browser, whether it's on your phone or desktop PC, there's a DNS somewhere along the line that provides the IP address. …

Apr 8, 2026 · Rich Edmonds

Building your own router is easier than you think, and the US just made it necessary

… If you're looking to turn a PC into a router, you could always give your old computers a second life and have them manage your network. However, DIY router hobbyists often purchase a mini PC that checks all the boxes that people look for in a networking device. …

Apr 4, 2026 · Simon Batt

I set up this open-source tool to see what my network was doing, and I found things I didn't expect

… He writes for XDA-Developers, where he focuses on topics like productivity, networking, self-hosting, and more. …

Mar 25, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

This $9 switch makes it a breeze to add ports to your network

… Sign in to your XDA account We love a good wireless network, but if you have the choice, we think wired is always a more reliable option. …

Mar 27, 2026 · Timi Cantisano

Network segmentation is the smart home security step nobody talks about

… His expertise broadly covers computers, smartphones, game consoles, headphones, smart home products, browsers, and apps. Sign in to your XDA account You spend hours following guides to set up Home Assistant , ESPHome , and other integrations. …

Mar 31, 2026 · Samir Makwana

Microsoft is finally scrapping an Android app I didn't even know existed

… However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Microsoft retires Outlook Lite for Android on May 25, 2026. …

Apr 13, 2026 · Simon Batt

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Smart home devices are sneaking around your Pi-hole, and your dashboard won't catch them

Building your own router is easier than you think, and the US just made it necessary

I set up this open-source tool to see what my network was doing, and I found things I didn't expect

This $9 switch makes it a breeze to add ports to your network

Network segmentation is the smart home security step nobody talks about

Microsoft is finally scrapping an Android app I didn't even know existed

I silenced my network stack, and all it cost me was my sanity

I built a distributed computer with three cheap ESP32 boards using a feature most people ignore

Used enterprise switches are absurdly cheap, and they unlock features home routers can't touch

Your network switch is probably the wrong one, and here's how to tell before you buy