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Block ads on every device in your home — including smart TVs and IoT devices — with Pi-hole. Here's a complete setup guide from hardware to configuration.
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Block ads on every device in your home — including smart TVs and IoT devices — with Pi-hole. Here's a complete setup guide from hardware to configuration.

A detailed comparison of the three most popular mesh WiFi systems. I break down performance, ease of setup, advanced features, and which one makes sense for different home sizes and technical skill levels.

Your smart home devices don't need access to your personal files. Here's how to use VLANs to isolate IoT devices on their own network segment, improving security without sacrificing functionality.

WiFiman is a free app from Ubiquiti that lets you measure WiFi signal strength, map your home coverage, and identify dead zones. Here's a deep technical guide on using it to optimize your mesh network and find the perfect node placements.

Forget running Ethernet cables through your walls. If you have coax cables already installed, MoCA adapters can give you wired network speeds using your existing infrastructure. Here's everything you need to know about this surprisingly powerful technology.

Complete breakdown of all eero Plus features including security, parental controls, 1Password, VPN, and Malwarebytes. Find out if the $9.99/month subscription is worth it for your household.

Learn the difference between wired and wireless backhaul in Eero mesh WiFi systems. Discover which option is best for your home, plus expert tips for optimizing your mesh network performance.

Using a mesh WiFi system like Eero or another third-party router? Learn why you should disable your Bell HomeHub 4000's WiFi and how to do it in 5 minutes to eliminate interference and improve performance.

Struggling to setup your Eero router with Bell's HomeHub 4000? This complete guide walks you through the PPPoE method that actually works, avoiding double NAT and getting your Eero to pick up a public IP address.

There are quite a few choices available if you want to track and log your Tesla data. TeslaFi is one of the most popular options around, and you probably use it already. Unfortunately, you’ll also have to share your Tesla token with them, that they will store on their databases, and not many are comfortable doing […]