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Insights: Protecting the home network with Cloudflare's new (and free) 1.1.1.1 for Families, that now has malware blockingIn this post, I share my experience with Cloudflare’s new free 1.1.1.1 for Families service, which adds malware and adult content blocking to their popular DNS. I investigate how the filtering actually works by examining the underlying Cloudflare for Teams controls, ultimately finding that the service offers robust privacy and performance benefits for protecting a home network.
May 9, 2020Lessons learned: Testing new Azure featuresIf you are considering testing Azure features in a Pay-As-You-Go environment, this story serves as a crucial warning about the potential financial risks of preview services. I recount how a billing bug in the Azure DNS Private Resolver caused my monthly expenses to skyrocket to nearly €30,000 in a single day, highlighting the importance of monitoring costs when experimenting with new cloud capabilities.
October 18, 2022Mapping out Wi-Fi coverage at home with UniFi InnerSpaceIf you are curious about optimizing your home Wi-Fi with UniFi InnerSpace, this post explores my experience mapping coverage using the platform's floor plan tools. I discuss the software’s limitations in distinguishing between concrete and drywall structures, which led to inaccurate signal predictions that I validated using the WifiMan app. Ultimately, I explain how InnerSpace still provides valuable visibility into potential blind spots despite these initial discrepancies.
August 4, 2025My experience using the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro fitness watch for 100 daysDrawing on my extensive history with Garmin devices, I share my impressions after 100 days of using the Fenix 6X Pro as an upgrade from my trusted Fenix 3 HR. I explore why I remained loyal to the Garmin ecosystem over competitors like Apple Watch, highlighting the new model’s robust features and seamless integration with accessories like the HRM-Run belt and Tempe sensor.
January 2, 2020Passing the torch: New leadership for SharePoint Saturday HelsinkiReflecting on the success of our fourth annual SharePoint Saturday Helsinki, I share the event's history from its 2015 origins through its most recent celebration. I discuss the evolution of the conference and announce that, after five years of dedication, I am stepping down to pass leadership of the torch to others.
September 29, 2019