Tired of overworked ISP-provided modems and unreliable WiFi? This guide covers how I built a robust home network infrastructure using OPNSense, OpenWrt, and strategic hardware redundancy. Learn how to separate network functions across dedicated devices for better performance, reliability, and control—all while meeting strict uptime requirements and avoiding subscription services.

Preserve your family memories by converting VHS tapes to digital format using Linux, FFmpeg, and affordable hardware. This step-by-step guide covers the complete setup process including hardware selection, software configuration, and capture commands for archiving analog video with hardware-accelerated encoding.