ZFS vs. Hardware RAID: Which Is Safer for Small Business Storage?
Choosing between ZFS and hardware RAID is one of those decisions that looks simple on the surface but gets complicated...
PoE (Power over Ethernet) for Smart Home Security: The Complete Setup Guide
There's a quiet shift happening in how people set up home security systems. Fewer homeowners are relying on battery-powered cameras...
Separate IoT VLANs: Why Every Home Office Needs One (And What Most Guides Skip)
If you've ever set up a home office and wondered whether your smart thermostat or security camera sharing the same...
Wi-Fi 7 vs. Wi-Fi 6E: Is the Upgrade Worth the Premium?
Wireless networking has changed a lot in the last few years. But the jump from Wi-Fi 6E to Wi-Fi 7...
Surge Protector Joule Ratings Explained: Why Your Old Strip May Already Be Dead
Most people buy a surge protector once, plug it in, and forget about it for years. The "Protected" light is...
Why Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Systems Overheat in Closed Cabinets (And What It Costs You in Speed)
If you've upgraded to a Wi-Fi 6E mesh system and noticed your speeds dropping after a few hours, the problem...
Wireless Backhaul vs. Ethernet Backhaul: The Real Latency Cost Most People Ignore
When you're setting up a mesh Wi-Fi network, the backhaul connection is the part that quietly decides how fast everything...
Smart Office Plugs Are Wasting Energy You’re Trying to Save — Here’s the Math
There's a quiet irony sitting behind your desk right now. That smart plug you installed to cut down on wasted...
Why Your Zoom Calls Keep Dropping: The Truth About RSSI and SNR in Office Wi-Fi
Most people blame their internet provider when a Zoom call freezes. But nine times out of ten, the real problem...
SMR vs. CMR Hard Drives: Why the Wrong Choice Can Kill Your NAS
If you've ever spent a weekend setting up a NAS, carefully picking drives, configuring RAID, and then watched the whole...
