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Firewalla Gold Plus vs. Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max
In the market for a multi‑gigabit firewall/router, two names come up repeatedly: Firewalla Gold Plus and Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM Pro Max).
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DigitalOcean is chasing me for $0.01: What it taught me about automation
There are three kinds of emails that can ruin a quiet Saturday: a security warning, an outage alert, and, apparently, a repeat reminder that you owe a cloud provider one cent, yes, $0.01.
The Only Thing Stopping You from Switching to Linux Is Your Mindset
This week in our Linux forums…
Key Stats
In the past week, the Linux community forums had the following activity and key statistics:
- Total New Posts: 42
- Total New Topics: 3
Top Members
- @Brian_Masinick: 14 posts, 12 likes
- @hydn: 10 posts, 6 likes
- @Mat: 5 posts, 5 likes
- @shybry747: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @Halano: 1 post, 1 like
- @e_b: 1 post, 1 like
- @system: 1 post, 1 like
- @RootGroot25: 1 post, 1 like
- @tmick: 3 posts, 1 like
- @unixdude: 3 posts, 1 like
Interesting Topics
- Arch website and services under DDoS attack
A timely thread kicked off by @hydn tracking the Arch Linux service outages, with links to Arch’s news post, status page, and mailing list thread.
Replace ISP Modem / Router
Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, Cox, Verizon, Spectrum, T-Mobile, and others supply a basic modem/router combo (gateway) to customers.
Rolling Network Racks: The Ultimate Upgrade for Home Networks
This article focuses on the benefits of rolling network racks for established or expanding home networks.
5 ways AI Can Actually Help You Keep Your Job
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a small trade show, which got me thinking (again) about how AI is shaping the future of work.
Network Rack for Small Office (Build Guide)
Last week I walked into an empty 5 × 4 ft storage room. By the end of the week, that blank space held a fully functional network core designed to keep a small professional office online through power cuts, ISP hiccups, and future growth.
20 Best Network Switches Under $100 (2025)
Choosing the right network switch is essential for building a reliable home network, home lab, or small‑office setup.
6 Essential Checks Before Choosing a Network Switch
Choosing a switch can feel deceptively simple, until slow file transfers, port shortages, and similar unexpected upgrade costs remind you otherwise.
10 pfSense Setup Changes to Make Post Install
Just installed pfSense? Before diving into VLANs, firewall rules, or VPN tunnels, take a few minutes to lock in these essential setup changes.