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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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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 Review After 2 Months of Daily Use
A 3-month review of the UGREEN NASync DXP2800. Real-world use, performance insights, and whether it still holds up…
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Supercharge your NAS with these 10 powerful Docker containers — from smart home control and ad-blocking to private…
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Automated NAS Backup to Azure with rclone: UGREEN NAS Guide
Effortlessly set up automated backups from your UGREEN NAS to Azure cloud storage using rclone. Step-by-step instructions for…
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How to Install Home Assistant on the UGREEN NASync Series Using Docker
Learn how to install Home Assistant on the UGREEN NASync series using Docker. A simple guide covering setup,…
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Setting Up the UGREEN NASync DXP2800: Step-by-Step Initial Configuration Guide
Learn how to set up the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 from unboxing to creating storage pools and enabling remote…
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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 First Impressions – Budget NAS Done Right?
Hands-on first impressions of the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 — unboxing, build quality, use cases, and why it might…
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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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