Building a home server can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, you can create a powerful, scalable system tailored to your specific needs. This guide provides a ...

Introduction In a world where digital privacy is paramount, setting up your own Virtual Private Network (VPN) server is an ...

These made my home server actually worth setting up ...

I'm a seasoned journalist who has been writing about consumer tech for the last fifteen years, and dabbling in it for longer still. Outside of writing, you'll find me nerding out over coffee, watching ...

Every Raspberry Pi owner knows the diminutive device can do nearly anything tech-wise. From replacing your slow PC to improving your hangout space with mood lighting and more, a Raspberry Pi is a wise ...

* 1x Unifi Switch 8 - Wifi, 2.4 ghz network is all guest devices (can't see each other), 5 ghz network is for office laptops, printers, etc. * 4x Unifi UAP-AC-PRO-US - connected to Unifi Switch 8 * 1x ...

You can create a free VPN service using software-based services like WireGuard. You can install it on your Mac or Windows device and connect other devices to it ...

I've run a Jellyfin server for several months now. It's been a huge help in cutting down on streaming costs, especially for comfort shows I fall asleep to. After all, who wants to pay a subscription ...

PCWorld explains how setting up a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device provides a private alternative to cloud services like Google Photos and iCloud for photo backup. Entry-level 2-bay NAS ...

In this series of articles, I am looking at how to monitor my home/home lab LAN. In my first article, I probed my network to see what devices were on it and where they were located. In my next article ...