OpenWRT is a powerful piece of open-source software that can turn plenty of computers into highly configurable and capable routers. That amount of versatility comes at a cost, though; OpenWRT can be ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

I thought the port selection was pretty good for a basic home router, where I assume there's some unmanged switch involved. The HDMI (and tiny display!) are going to help when this ...

I was thinking about whether it would be possible to block sites I don't want my children to see (such as YouTube or TikTok).

The humble Raspberry Pi started off as an affordable hobbyist computer, but it packs a serious punch. This credit card-sized computer has evolved into a favorite among DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re ...

Seeed Studio has introduced a new router board featuring two Gigabit Ethernet ports, HDMI and USB ports, a microSD card reader, a 40 pin GPIO header, and a tiny OLED display. The board measures 146 x ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

Seeed Studio has introduced a new router board featuring two Gigabit Ethernet ports, HDMI and USB ports, a microSD card reader, a 40 pin GPIO header, and a tiny OLED display. The Raspberry Pi Router ...

Where a device like this makes sense... When you want a router that does more than what is needed for a standard NAT and routing setup: Some examples off my head: 1. Run a VPN to your home network at ...