Computing Hardware
Daily Computer MacBook Pro (A1286, Mid-2012) 15″ Matte Screen 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Notes: I took the SuperDrive and was using two hard drives for a several years. I’ve since migrated to a single 1TB SDD. I’ve upgraded the hard drive twice (including the 1TB SDD) I’ve replaced the screen once I’ve replaced the battery… Read More »Computing Hardware
Internet Connection
2020 May 02: Installed 100 megabit symmetrical fiber connection (Ziply Fiber)2020 June 4: Relocated the ONT, I had to extend the inside fiber run using a 15M – Singlemode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable (9/125) – SC/APC to SC/APC (sold by Ultra Spec Cables, https://amzn.to/3hFBKAq). This was pretty much just a cable swap, removing the 1m… Read More »Internet Connection
Homelab
Servers pfSense Proxmox (Hypervisor) All VMs are based on Debian. I use Docker where I can, but sometimes it’s just easier to use a separate VM especially when I need to use USB passthrough or when multiple special ports are needed. I could figure it out in Docker, but I’ll be honest: I find it… Read More »Homelab
WiFi (Mesh Network)
If you have a WiFi router and it’s working fine, then you don’t need to read on. If you have a WiFi router and are thinking about getting an extender, then stop and get a mesh wireless router system instead. Extenders don’t work well, are hard to setup, and end up cutting your speed in… Read More »WiFi (Mesh Network)