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#1695: Why Your Raspberry Pi Can’t Stream Netflix in 4K
Netflix streams 4K on your Fire Stick but only 480p on a Raspberry Pi. Here’s the hidden hardware tax blocking your media center.
#1656: The VPS Relay: Secure Home Server Access Without Port Forwarding
Learn how to securely expose home servers to the internet using a VPS relay, avoiding risky port forwarding.
#1654: Home Lab Security: Locking Down Your Smart Home
Learn how to prevent a single compromised container from taking over your entire home network and smart devices.
#721: The Two-Clock Obsession: Synchronizing Time at Home
Discover the hidden infrastructure of precise timekeeping, from atomic radio signals to building your own DIY Stratum 1 time server.
#641: Marking Tiny Tech Without the Fumes
Discover how to label tiny tech gear and cables professionally using asthma-safe, low-odor methods for a perfect home inventory system.
#609: Surviving the Rampocalypse: Pro Tech on a Budget
Learn how to beat rising RAM prices by sourcing professional data center hardware from the secondary market.
#566: When Cable Marketing Outruns Reality
Is DIY cable making the ultimate tech flex or a recipe for disaster? Corn and Herman break down the physics of home networking.
#562: The BIFL PC: Building for Industrial-Grade Durability
Can a PC be "Buy It For Life"? Herman and Corn explore how to source industrial-grade components for a build that stands the test of time.
#561: Why Cheap Tools Cost You More
Stop ruining screws with cheap bits. Corn and Herman break down the essential high-quality tools for tech repair and home DIY projects.
#560: What an Eight-Hour Build Taught Us About Tools
Stop building on the floor and ditch the zip ties. Herman and Corn break down the essential gear for a pain-free home server build in 2026.
#166: The Complexity Tax of Home Firewalls
Is OPNsense overkill for your home? Herman and Corn explore lightweight Linux alternatives for a faster, simpler, and more reliable network.