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The Problem with Traditional Speed Tests Many people use services like speedtest.net or fast.com to test their network / WiFi performance. However, there’s a fundamental bottleneck: these tests measure your internet speed combined with WiFi speed, not WiFi performance alone. For example, if you want to accurately measure your WiFi throughput, you need to test within your local network, eliminating the internet connection as a variable. The Solution: iperf3 The iperf3 tool is the industry standard for testing network performance....

After using Proxmox for a while now, I have nearly reached a point of running out of storage. So I decided to upgrade my NVMe from 256GB to 1TB. However, this task turned out to be not so trivial one. I have cloned my drive and expanded the partition with empty space numerous times on Linux before, but there are some specifics of LVM that you need to consider. I have also spent a lot of time reading through documentation and forums before I finally found this forum post....

I’ve been exploring the world of home automation for some time now. Like many hobbyists, I’ve found that having multiple platforms for lighting, sensors, etc. can be frustrating. There are a few open-source options available, the most popular being Home Assistant and openHAB. I’ve tried both, but personally I prefer Home Assistant due to its ease of use and strong community support. In this post, I won’t delve into the process of installing and configuring Home Assistant, as you can easily find good documentation and videos on that....

When I first heard about Proxmox VE, I knew I had to give it a try. As a tech enthusiast, the idea of creating and managing virtual machines and containers on my own hardware sounded like aa great thing to play around with. So, I set out on a mission to find the perfect device to run Proxmox VE on. After scouring the internet, I stumbled upon a mini PC on AliExpress that seemed to fit the bill....