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Ubiquiti’s new UniFi USW-Flex-2.5G is a compact 5-port switch with 2.5 Gbps per port, built for Wi-Fi 7 access points, fast NAS and future-proof home networks.

When Tailscale is enabled, Synology NAS devices can lose Internet access. Here is why MagicDNS causes it and how to fix it fast with –accept-dns=false.

Learn how to change the DNS servers on your Ubiquiti UniFi devices (UDM/Pro) step by step, plus how filtering DNS services boost security and privacy.

UniFi PowerAMP vs Sonos AMP compared: features, connectors, power output and price of two wireless multi-room amplifiers to help you choose the right one.

Add Pi-hole whitelist entries without admin access: install the Pihole Simple Whitelist tool so anyone on your home network can whitelist blocked domains.

Can the Unifi Dream Machine Pro show DNS query statistics? Learn its limits and how Pi-hole, AdGuard Home, DPI or Unifi Poller add DNS analysis.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) carries both power and data over a single Ethernet cable. Learn how PoE works, its IEEE standards, typical uses and key advantages.

Hands-on review of the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro SE: ports, setup, dashboard, IPS firewall, DPI, country blocking, VPN and Teleport for home networks.

Synology DSM7 blocks outbound Tailscale access by default. Learn how to enable the TUN device so other apps on your Synology NAS can reach the tailnet.

Install Pi-hole on your Unraid server with the official Docker container, set up the admin interface and add blocklists to block ads across your whole network.