Best Practices for pfSense Firewall Rules
In this article, I will explain some network security basics and how to configure a Pfsense firewall. In order for this article to be useful you may want to already know about …
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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 …
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 …
pfSense CE vs. pfSense Plus: Which Is Right for You?
Last year, the maintainers of pfSense (Netgate) announced pfSense Plus. pfSense Plus is the productized version of pfSense that replaces pfSense Factory Edition (FE). Over time, it will diverge from pfSense Community …
Top 7 pfSense Alternatives
I’m a big fan of pfSense. I’ve written articles about why I use pfSense, pfSense tips and tricks, and even articles about the best pfSense hardware. I know pfSense isn’t the only …
2021 HomeTechHacker Year In Review
2021 was a year of great progress at HomeTechHacker. Read on to see what changes you might have missed, our most popular and favorite articles, and what’s coming in 2022. Editor’s Note: …
11 Great Choices for pfSense Hardware (Updated for 2023)
If you have read a few of my articles, you know I think running pfSense router software is a great idea. It is probably better than your router software. I rebuilt my …