Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi
… You turn on MAC filtering, type in a list of approved devices, and it feels like you’ve locked something down. …
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Bambu Lab wants to lock you into their ecosystem, but here's how I took back control
… It’s fast, it’s polished, and it makes the printer feel unusually modern compared with older machines that expected you to juggle SD cards forever. But once cloud access becomes the normal path, it’s easy to forget that local control should still be the fallback. …
I didn’t realize my Plex Pass lets other users stream remotely from my server for free
… This isn't new, but it recently came to my attention that while you need a Plex Pass subscription to use the platform's remote streaming option, any friends or family you share remote access with can access your TV shows, movies, and other self-hosted media entirely for free. …
Stop treating Proxmox's firewall like an optional feature — it's your lab's clearest safety net
… He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. …
These 4 Pixel widgets earn their space on my home screen by cutting friction every day
… Automatic language detection in both cases is invaluable, and I ensure quick access using one of the app's eight available widgets. …
Stop buying third-party apps for Windows when these free tools from Microsoft already do the job
… And if you have an Android phone, make sure to connect it with your Windows PC to access your notifications, media library, and more. …
A dashboard replaced my scattered notes, and now my home lab actually feels organized
… A dashboard can become another dependency, especially if you start treating it as the only way to access your services. If it goes down, you don’t want to feel locked out of tools that are still running perfectly well. …
I never configure a home firewall without these three rules, and they stop the attacks most people don't know are happening
… Related I blocked my devices from bypassing my DNS server with one firewall rule Stopping them dead in their tracks. …
Your home lab's biggest mistake might be running everything in LXCs
… Maybe it starts handling split tunneling, remote subnet access, or access rules for different devices. …
Your home lab probably falls apart for the wrong reason, and these tools fix it
… Portainer See at Official Site Tailscale keeps remote access sane It solves access without opening everything up Every home lab eventually runs into the same wall. You want access to your services when you’re away, but you don’t want to play roulette with port forwards and public exposure. …