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From the Server Room
to Your Living Room
Home networking, NAS, smart homes and backup power. What I use, what I’m learning, and what earns its place at home.
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Why I Chose TP-Link Tapo Over UGREEN, Reolink and Eufy for My Home Security Upgrade
UGREEN’s SynCare initially looked like the perfect addition to my NASync, until HomeAgent changed everything. After researching Reolink, Eufy and TP-Link, here’s why I ultimately purchased two Tapo…
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Three useful ways into Rack 2 Reality.
01 / Reliability
Build a dependable home
The datacenter principles that make a difference at home.
02 / Storage
Put your NAS to work
The backups and services I rely on after the setup phase.
03 / Networking
Get the basics right
How I improved my network without buying more equipment.
Hi, I’m Paul.
I work in datacenters, but at home I’m still learning too. I share the things I try, the problems I run into, and the setups that prove useful over time.
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