Wireless TV sticks that plug into an HDMI port are a popular way to make a TV into a nice low-cost media center. These small dongles about the size of a flash drive can do many things depending on the manufacturer. They can stream video wirelessly, play your favorite content such as YouTube or Netflix,… Read More »
Solar panel chargers are niche items that are good when camping, traveling, or anytime there is no power. This makes them nice to have in many scenarios when no power outlet will be available. The Choetech 19 Watt solar panel charger is one such unit that is built to charge a smartphone from Sun power.… Read More »
Setting up a VPN router is a nice option since multiple devices can use the VPN along with many devices that do not have built-in VPN software. The TP-Link Archer AC1750 C7 is one such good home router that can be setup as a VPN that all home devices can use. I recently found a… Read More »
A VPN as many benefits from being anonymous on the internet to security with encryption to protect data from prying eyes. The two main ways to configure a VPN is with a router or individual app for each device. Setting up an app on 1-2 devices is easy enough but what if your home has… Read More »
The TP-Link Archer T2UH is an averaged sized wireless USB adapter about the size of a flash drive with an antenna attached. It is a dual band 802.11ac USB adapter built for better range than many smaller WiFi dongles The speed is listed as 433Mbps on the 5GHz frequency and 150Mbps on 2.4GHz frequency. This… Read More »
Upgrading an Asus router to Asuswrt Merlin Firmware is an easy task that can greatly improve the router’s options. Merlin can add many nice features such as advanced options for a VPN router. Having a whole-house VPN is a nice feature as each device in a home will not need to have individual software downloaded… Read More »
Kodi is great when it comes to playing media especially when a good add-on is installed and working. There are many good tricks when it comes to Kodi from keyboard shortcuts to speeding it up. Below is some of our favorite Kodi tips with no doubt many more to be found. If you have a… Read More »
Restarting a router wirelessly can be done a few ways depending on your setup and router. The two main ways are to use a smartphone / computer or setup a remote switch. It all depends on what type of setup you need as to the best way, so lets look at the two most common… Read More »
The Fire TV Stick has become one of the most used devices for streaming content with Kodi. The low-cost and good basic hardware make it a nice option for anyone looking to stream TV shows and movies. Using a VPN with the Fire TV Stick and Kodi is something many look to use. While using… Read More »
If you need to buy a VPN, setting one up is an easy task with some basic information. Like any service, some VPN packages have features that may be of more benefit from person-to-person. For example, using multiple devices with multiple connections with the same VPN package is very beneficial to many. Most VPNs will… Read More »