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Your Digital Shield Against Threats: Hardware vs. Software Firewalls
Previously we looked at what a Firewall is and how it works. Today we will dive a bit deeper by looking at two different types of firewalls: Hardware vs. Software Firewalls. Let’s recap on what a firewall is and how it works and then deep-dive into the differences (and similarities) of Hardware and Software firewalls.…
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Simplifying Docker Container Updates with Watchtower
For any user’s perfect home setup, chances are very good that you will be running one or more Docker containers for some of your services. But keeping them up to date can be tedious and cumbersome. Today we look at a solution to keep your Docker containers up to date. If you want a more…
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UPnP: The Amazing Translator Of Home Network Communication Between Devices
Sometimes when you try to do something simple – like play a video on your phone – you’re actually asking your home network to perform a pretty complex task. UPnP, or Universal Plug and Play, is what makes that task go smoothly. It’s like a translator that lets devices on your home network talk to…
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Understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt Connectors: Are They Interchangeable?
If you’ve ever looked at the ports on your modern devices, you’ve likely seen USB-C or Thunderbolt connectors. These small, oval-shaped ports are becoming increasingly popular due to their versatility and performance. Although we looked at the different USB versions previously, we did not include Thunderbolt with the latest and greatest of USB, called USB-C.…
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Pisugar: Make Your Raspberry Pi Truly Portable
If you’ve ever worked with a Raspberry Pi, especially the compact Raspberry Pi Zero series, you might have faced challenges in making your projects truly portable. Enter PiSugar—a sleek, battery solution designed to power your Raspberry Pi without the hassle of cumbersome wiring or complex setups. What is PiSugar? PiSugar is a battery module tailored…
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Running Headscale at Home: A Beginner’s Guide
What is Headscale? Headscale is an open-source implementation of the coordination server used by Tailscale, a popular VPN (Virtual Private Network) solution. Like Tailscale, Headscale enables devices to connect to each other securely and privately over the internet, creating a mesh network. However, while Tailscale relies on a centralized server maintained by the company, Headscale…
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Exploring Wi-Fi 8: What to Expect from the Next Evolution in Wireless Connectivity
With the amazing technology and advancements that was seen with the release of Wi-Fi 7, the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standard promises to push the boundaries even further. Building on the foundation of Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8 introduces several key innovations designed to enhance speed, reliability, and efficiency for a wide range of devices and use…
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Automating Your Garden with a Raspberry Pi: A Step-by-Step Guide to DIY Irrigation
Using a Raspberry Pi for irrigation is an excellent way to automate your garden or lawn watering, ensuring your plants receive just the right amount of water they need while reducing waste. If you’re tired of manually watering your garden or want a more efficient system, this project is a fantastic solution. Here’s everything you…
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Immich: A Powerful Tool for Hosting Your Photos and Videos at Home
When it comes to managing your precious memories with photos and videos, privacy and control are increasingly important. Although something like NextCloud is a fantastic solution to this that you can (very) easily run at home, today we look at a more specialised solution that you can just as easily run at home. Immich is…
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Understanding Mealie: A Simple Guide for Home Chefs and Tech Enthusiasts
We love our home lab articles, so much so that we try to get all readers interested in building their own home lab. Today we look at something a bit different to the normal security, data sharing or entertainment with the Mealie application. Aimed at those that have always aspired to be world-class chefs or…
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Using Streamyfin To Access Your Home Jellyfin Content
Most home setups nowadays have some sort of Jellyfin server running their own home streaming content, be it their wedding video or a video of that amazing view when travelling abroad. Although Jellyfin is an amazing server, it can do with a client that can view this content easier. That is where today’s app comes…
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Raspberry Pi 5 16Gb Version Finally Released: Worth It?
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts and hobbyists: the Raspberry Pi Foundation has unveiled the Raspberry Pi 5 with a substantial 16GB RAM, now available for $120. Why a 16GB Version? The introduction of a 16GB RAM model addresses the growing demand for more powerful computing capabilities in compact devices. As users explore complex applications like…
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OpenAI Sora Video Generator: A Beginner’s Guide
I think everyone can agree that if a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a thousand pictures. Let’s face it, most people prefer to watch a video than to read a manual or an article on information. It is faster, easier and much more enjoyable (by the way, thanks for taking…
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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 vs. ZenWiFi BD5: Affordable WiFi 7 Mesh
With the rapid pace at which Wi-Fi technology has been evolving, tech enthusiasts can hardly resist to keep up with the latest flair. With Wi-Fi 8 being developed at the moment, it begins to be ever more viable to move to a Wi-Fi 7 home setup. Today we will look at two more units that…
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Running OPNSense on a Raspberry Pi as a Home Router
We previously looked at a fantastic tool for routing and firewalling, but we thought we need to do it one better. Seeing as we are Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, we decided we need to at least attempt to run OPNSense on a Raspberry Pi. Well, today we have a look at the pros, cons and setup,…
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Homebox: A Guide to Simplified Home Inventory Management
Is it not just the worst when looking for a specific item in your home but you are unsure where it was stored? Searching for hours, countless headaches, full frustration and in the end just giving up. Well, today we look at a solution to this problem that can easily be run on your home…
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Understanding SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Brute Force Attacks
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, understanding potential cyber threats is crucial for everyone—not just IT professionals. Among the most common and dangerous attacks are SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Brute Force Attacks. This blog will break down these terms in simple terms, explain how they work, and offer tips for protection…
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Harvester OS on Your Home Network: Is It Worth It?
Looking at the shear amount of operating systems and apps you can run on your home network to increase functionality, keep your data safe and save costs, it gets really overwhelming when looking at more options. Today we will look at a popular Operating System, but one that might be overkill for a home setup.…
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How to Run the Hoarder App at Home. And Why.
Users young and old might probably be familiar with the app called Hoarder. Storing links for later (yeah, I’ll read that “later”) or creating lists for easier use, Hoarder has become a popular app in the tech space in recent months. As such, today we are going to look at running your own instance of…
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Yunohost: Simplifying Home Server Management for Your Network
In today’s increasingly digital world, managing your own server at home can offer incredible flexibility and control. But for many, the idea of setting up a home server might seem daunting. Enter Yunohost, a user-friendly platform that makes hosting your own server straightforward—even for beginners. In this post, we’ll explain what Yunohost is, how it…
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BunkerWeb: Securing Your Home Network
As we enter yet another year, it is always a good idea to focus on one part of networking that is often neglected: security. Today we will look at a great way to secure your home network using a tool called BunkerWeb. Introducing BunkerWeb BunkerWeb is a lightweight, open-source web server that focuses on enhancing…
