Pi-hole Install Guide: One Step Closer To Zero Advertisements

As an engineer who is new to homelabs, networking, and software configuration, one of the first and simplest improvements to my quality of life was setting up a Pi-hole! In this Pi-hole install guide, we'll go through the basic steps one needs to do to lower the number of advertisements in their life. This Pi-hole is hosted on a raspberry pi, which is located in the center of the right-hand side in the picture of my network-board shown below. (more…)
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Intel SSD 670p Review (QLC)

Intel has released a new model in its end-user QLC SSD line with the Intel 670p. A step up from the Intel 665p, the new SSD is based on the company’s 144-layer 3D NAND and leverages an NVMe interface. Much like its predecessors, the Intel SSD 670p is a single-sided M.2 form factor and comes in capacities up to 2TB. The drive is designed for general use, like web tasks and light office applications. (more…)
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