My Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro Wireless access point from Alta Labs Inc. AP6 Pro likes and features I find helpful. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will have seen some first looks I posted of the new Alta Labs WiFi access points. I don’t do unboxing videos. There are several videos on YouTube if you want to see such things. They do it better than I can, so why reinvent the wheel. What I want to write...
Continue reading...Packets Down Range #27: Summer is slowing down. tesla Data Centers, ISP news
The smell of fall is in the air here in Central Indiana. As a result, the days are getting shorter. Less time for working outside and more time for working on the computer. If you find this newsletter helpful please subscribe. If you are feeling generous, consider becoming a Patreon. I have a $3 monthly tier that helps support this blog and newsletter. For the price of one bad gas station coffee, you can help support this site. Data Center News •Is Liquid...
Continue reading...Geeking out with the Vice C64 emulator on Apple Silicon
Trying out Vice on Apple Silicon. I’ve been wanting to fire up some old games.
Continue reading...Product Recommendation: Cyberpower Rackmount UPS
In my home, I have a network rack and some TVs throughout the house. One of the ways to protect these items is with a Uniteruuptale Power Supply (UPS). As with anything, you can go crazy. Generators, battery banks, etc. The simplest way to protect valuable electronics is with a UPS such as the Cyberpower Ups In my case, I am concerned about electrical surges and brownouts more than runtime. If the power is off, I will not be watching TV. What I...
Continue reading...Taking Orders Mini Network Racks – great gifts
These make a great corporate gift for the network engineer in your life. Complete set for $150 plus $7.95 shipping. This is a pre-order item and will be here before Christmas. Contact me here for details.
Continue reading...Top Five Computer Tips to Get More Done in Less Time
Top Five Computer Tips to Get More Done in Less Time Do you wish you could be more productive at your computer? There’s good news! You can do some things that will allow you to get more done in less time. You may be surprised at how simple these strategies are, how little some have to do with your computer, and how much they have to do with organization! Here are the top five computer strategies to get more done in less time:...
Continue reading...Alata labs AP6 1.1g firmware released
Alata Labs released their 1.1g software for their Wi-Fi6 access points. You can check out some of my posts on the Alta Access Points if you are unfamiliar. v1.1g Release Notes v1.1f Release Notes v1.1e Release Notes v1.1d Release Notes Follow them on the following YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AltaLabs 2 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alta.labs/ 4 LinkedIn – Alta Labs | LinkedIn 1 Facebook – Alta Labs 3 X – https://twitter.com/AltaLabsInc 2 TikTok – Alta Labs (@altalabs) | TikTok
Continue reading...The Unsung Hero: The Importance of a Good Home Router
Over the years, one thing in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) space that has become apparent is a good home or office router can make a huge difference in your Internet experience. I would say ninety-plus percent of customer issues can be traced down to their router or poor wireless coverage in their space. The wireless part is for another article. Why is the router so important? Let us dive into it. Your router is the foundation of your Internet connection. Imagine your...
Continue reading...Some random wireless Internet photos from the years Part 1
Thought it was time to post some photos of Wireless Internet in action. From Mimosa to Baicells. We also have some fantastic tower shots. Discover the hidden infrastructure that enables wireless internet to thrive, from towering cell towers to intricate network setups. Our visual narrative unveils the unseen threads that connect us in a borderless digital landscape.
Continue reading...Internet Service Providers, latency, customers, and how it all fits together
I have noticed a trend regarding customers and latency in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) world. Those in the industry know all about customers and speed tests. Love or hate them, the speed test is a way of life for the ISP. I wrote an article a while back on the Problems with Speed Tests. As customers become more educated, they are now paying attention to latency. We have many of the issues with latency as we do with speed tests. First, let’s...
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