The Top 2.5GbE Proxmox Mini PCs
I’ve been using Proxmox for my virtualization needs for a few years. Over the last year, I’ve transitioned all of my hosts to small form factor PCs. I’ve written an article that …
Home Networking
5 Great Choices for 2.5GbE pfSense Hardware
I have been running a pfSense router for years, and I think there are a lot of good reasons to do so. In fact, pfSense is better than most consumer routers out …
My Next Desktop Will Be Small Form Factor
Small form factor desktops, also known as mini PCs, have become increasingly popular in recent years as an alternative to traditional tower computer desktops. These compact devices offer many benefits that make …
7 Reasons pfSense Is Better Than Your Router Software
It’s no secret that I think pfSense is wonderful. I’ve written articles about why you should consider using it and recommended hardware that will work great with it. But why is pfSense …
The Current State of My Smart Home (2023)
In technology, if things stay the same then you are falling behind. I don’t like for my smart home to fall behind. I’m always making changes and improvements. In this article I’m …
My Experience Moving To Lithium Ion UPSes
Uninterruptable power supplies, or UPSes, are important for preserving your electronics and your work during power outages and fluctuations. I use them to protect and keep my servers, desktop, router, switches, and …
The Best Wi-Fi 6 Access Points For 2023
These days more and more devices we buy come with Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 is faster and more stable than previous standards. Do you have Wi-Fi 6 in your home so you …