Having a solid connection to your network is only part of it. The other part? Speed! Dissecting the differences between these two — and teaching you how to do the same — are your two favorite geeks: John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton. Of course, that's just one of the many things covered in this week's episode. Lots more tips, questions answered, and Cool Stuff Found shared. Press play and learn those five new things, alright?Note: Shownotes are in progress…
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 833 for Monday, September 14, 2020
Networks/Wi-Fi
00:02:32 Todd-Wi-Fi Transmit Rate versus Link Speed
00:06:39 Andrew-How to make Wi-Fi faster? (2nd half of emails only)
00:10:45 Scott-eero’s BufferBloat update isn’t Gigabit-capable
00:14:11 Kenny-eero WPA3 and Disable 5 GHz Feedback
CSF-Thermacell)
00:21:27 Andrew-eero VPN
00:26:15 Andrew-Which Powerline?
00:28:59 Steve-Network and Wi-Fi Evolution
00:39:23 Ed-Setting up Hairpin or Loopback NAT
Fing Desktop 2.2) adds DNS Benchmark
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Geek Challenges
00:54:40 James-Alternative Way to Enter Safe Mode
sudo nvram boot-args=”-x”
00:57:59 Neal-BBEdit Quarantine Oddness)
Cool Stuff Found
01:01:20 CSF-My Passport SSD from WD (1050MBps now, USB 10G)
01:03:05 Matt-CSF-HomeCam App)
01:05:06 Amazon Prime Delivery
01:06:39 Deliveries App)
01:08:32 Matt-CSF-IFTTT Pro)
01:10:29 CSF-Cricut Joy)
01:11:54 CSF-Meater) completely wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
01:14:46 Jon-CSF-UniFi Smart Power Plug) restarts your router when it loses connection
01:16:13 CSF-ViewSonic VG1655 Portable monitor)
Connects with USB-C and can do PD back to your laptop
01:17:45 Casey-CSF-828-The SSH config File)
01:21:06 CSF-eufyCam 2 Pro)
01:22:42 DLH-CSF-Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera)
01:28:06 MGG 833 Outtro
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