UPnP: Convenient Networking or a Security Risk?
Understand UPnP discovery and automatic router port mapping, review unexpected exposure, and decide which convenience features your network really needs.
Category: Networking
My Starlink Experience: Speed, Gaming, and a Temporary Setup
My older Starlink kit delivers surprisingly usable speeds and latency, but obstruction, temporary placement, and occasional interruptions still matter.
How Country-Based IP Blocking Works on a Linux Server
Understand country-based IP filtering, its limits, and how to plan a Linux firewall change without locking yourself out or mistaking geography for security.
Which Ethernet Cable Do You Need?
Compare common Ethernet cable categories and choose a cable based on your network speed, run length, installation, and equipment.
My First Starlink Setup: Satellite Internet at Home
My early Starlink experience covers the original kit, finding an unobstructed location, gaming and streaming, and the limits of a single home test.
