What is ECC RAM?
I recently built a 1U rackmount server for my home theater closet. Â A debate shortly ensued over whether or not I should use a Cor...
How VMotion Works! (VMotion Explained)
You have to admit that VMWare created some really cool technology back in 2003 when they released VMotion. Â So before we talk abou...
Review of the Synology NVR216
Surveillance systems are something that used to be considered a nice-to-have. With today's crime rates, and lawsuit happy customer...
pfSense Rules not Working?
pfSense has to be the greatest thing to ever happen to the open source firewall movement. It's a one of those open source products...
pfSense Road Warrior IPSec Config That Works
If you're like me you've tried a to find a pfSense Road Warrior configuration for IPSec that actually works and you've banged your...
25,000 Subscriber Arcade Kit Giveaway! (CLOSED)
Update:Â The contest is now closed and the winners have been notified via email. Â An announcement will be made on a future Pub Talk...
pfSense not Recovering after WAN Failure
pfSense is probably the best open source firewall/router software package I have ever used. It's packed full of professional featu...
Ethernet Switch Between the ONT and the Router (FiOS)
When FiOS was first launched by Verizon it was a glorious time. The city I live in (Keller, TX) was the first city in the nation t...
Installing a 19″ Network Rack (at home)
The story of installing a home network rack in our house is a great one, but first you need to know the backstory! When we built o...
Use Airport Extreme Guest Network in Bridge Mode
Is it possible to use Apple's Airport Extreme Guest Network without using the Airport as your main router? YES. This is one of tho...