Building a truly integrated smart home has, for years, been a real challenge. You’ve had to deal with different systems, each with its own apps and rules, often leading to a fragmented…
Category: Hardware
Wi-Fi 6/6E/7: A Deep Dive Into Whether Your Home Really Needs the Latest Standard
The smart home landscape is constantly evolving, and with each new generation of Wi-Fi, the marketing machines hum louder, promising unprecedented speeds and seamless connectivity. From Wi-Fi 6 to the latest Wi-Fi 7, the buzz suggests a revolution for connected abodes. But for the curious builder, the question isn’t just “what’s new?” but “what’s necessary?”
Why I Chose the MikroTik CRS309—and What I Almost Bought Instead
The CRS309-1G-8S+ from MikroTik isn’t exactly plug-and-play, nor is it marketed with glossy lifestyle ads (their naming convention for one sure isn’t marketable). But for home users who need 10G networking and…