How and Why I Built a Virtual Router
Do you have a backup for your router? What would happen to your home network if your router stopped working? A virtual router might be useful to you. My router died! Now …
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5 Ways Centralized Logging Improves Home Network Security
Do you want to know when an unknown computer (hacker?) has connected to your network? When hardware or software on any computer on your network is failing? When there are repeated login …
6 Reasons to Use a pfSense Home Router
Are you in the market for a new router (here’s how to pick one)? If you want to have enterprise-level features, consistent upgrades, and a reliable system you should consider building or …
Top 6 Back to School Tech Gifts
It’s that time of year of again and students from pre-school to postdocs are gearing up to go back to school. Are you looking for a useful gift to give to the …
Google Home or Amazon Echo – Which Assistant is Right for You?
Editor’s Note: This article was updated in October 2018 to reflect the new Amazon Devices. Are you in the market for a smart speaker? Not sure which one to get? When it …
How I Protect My Network from IoT Device Hacking
If you have security cameras, smart speakers, smart bulbs, media streaming sticks or other Internet of Things (IoT) devices you should take some extra precautions to secure your network from hackers. As …
3 Problems with Your Home Wifi and How to Fix Them
Have you noticed how important the wifi connection in your house has become? With the rise of mobile devices and the Internet of Things (IOT), your home wifi is more important than …