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Goodbye telemetry and ads - running Pi-Hole in a home networkIf you are curious about eliminating ads and telemetry from your entire home network, I share my experience setting up Pi-Hole as a DNS-based solution. I detail the process of deploying it within a Docker container on my Synology NAS, covering installation, configuration, and automated updates.
July 28, 2021Hello, 802.11b - again!Curious why modern Wi-Fi networks often break compatibility with older smart home gadgets? I recently encountered this issue when my 2012 Fitbit Aria scale failed to connect to my upgraded Ubiquiti UniFi network, despite my other devices working flawlessly on 5 GHz. This post details my troubleshooting process and the eventual realization that the scale’s reliance on legacy 802.11b standards caused the connectivity failure.
February 27, 2020Home upgrade: Extending the wireless network coverage to the balcony using Unifi MeshIf you are looking to extend your home Wi-Fi to outdoor areas without running new cables, this post details my successful experience using Ubiquiti UniFi Mesh access points on my balconies. I explain how these weather-proof, Power-over-Ethernet enabled devices seamlessly integrated with my existing network, providing reliable 100 Mbps speeds with minimal setup effort.
April 20, 2020Hosting Tailscale in AzureDiscover how I enhanced the reliability of my Tailscale setup by deploying a backup node in Azure after my Raspberry Pi failed during a home office refurbishment. I walk through spinning up a secure Ubuntu virtual machine with Defender for Cloud and installing Tailscale to ensure continuous access to my on-premises devices.
December 28, 2023In 2020, do you still need a dedicated NAS solution?I examine whether a dedicated NAS remains essential in 2020 by weighing the performance limitations of my aging Synology unit against its reliability, ease of management, and long-term affordability. Despite the hardware struggling with large files and multiple concurrent services, I explore why the robust ecosystem of features and low maintenance requirements might still justify keeping it as my primary storage solution.
August 25, 2020