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Welcome! This page documents my DIY tech projects, experiments, and repairs with practical guides so you can recreate them at home. I also share tips on optimizing your home network and offer guides on parental controls and security to keep your family and devices safe from online threats.
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As a parent, there’s nothing more valuable than keeping your child safe and protected from the digital world. With the increasing amount of time spent on screens by children, it’s essential to have measures in place to ensure their online safety and well-being. Parental controls are an excellent way to safeguard your child’s online activities,…
Are you tired of dealing with slow Wi-Fi signals, dropped connections, and frustrating connectivity issues? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced these problems at some point, especially in homes with multiple devices and a large network to cover. That’s where TP-Link PowerLine comes in – a revolutionary technology that uses your…
Both router-based access control features and VLANs can be used to manage network access, but they have different strengths and weaknesses. Advantages of Router-Based Access Control Features: Simpler Configuration: Router-based access control features are often easier to configure than VLANs, especially for small home networks. Disadvantages of Router-Based Access Control Features: Advantages of VLANs: Disadvantages…
Introduction: As a homeowner, securing my network and protecting it from potential threats is of utmost importance. For years, I’ve relied on the Firewalla Purple to keep my home internet safe and secure. And I must say, this device has been a game-changer. With its user-friendly interface and robust feature set, I’ve felt confident in my…
On April 17, 2026, Ross Sheppard High School hosted the Verbathon for French Immersion elementary schools. Verbathon is an educational program that makes learning grammar fun, effective, and engaging. Through a series of sports-style events, students learn to conjugate verbs, construct sentences, and apply these skills in both oral and written work. Dunluce School participated…
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a technology that allows you to logically divide one physical network into multiple separate, isolated networks. Instead of buying separate routers and switches for different groups of devices, you use software to “virtually” split your existing hardware. Why Use a VLAN at Home? While most basic home networks use a “flat”…
Docker is an open-source platform that uses containerization to package an application and all its required parts—such as code, libraries, and dependencies—into a single, standardized unit called a container. Unlike a traditional virtual machine (VM) that replicates an entire operating system, Docker containers share the host’s operating system kernel, making them significantly more lightweight and faster to start. Why…
Welcome! I’m building this site to showcase my current and completed projects. Expect to see guides on setting up Docker containers for media tools like Plex, Jellyfin, Gluetun, Overseerr, and the arr stack. Future guides will include VLAN implementation and best practices for isolating traffic, ensuring your home lab stays both efficient and secure Have a good day.
