Ubiquiti UniFi AP U6 Lite vs Pro vs LR vs Mesh

Growing up in the early 2000s, I remember the Wi-Fi in our home being slow, unreliable but most of all extremely spotty. There were some areas of the house that were just dead zones. But after 2 decades, technology has advanced to the point where you can get speedy Wi-Fi that can stream multiple ...

Ubiquiti UDM vs. USG

The Unifi Security Gateway (USG) from Ubiquiti has been faithfully serving my family's home networking needs for over 4 years now. Back when I started building my DIY Home CCTV system and DIY Smart Home network, the USG was the best choice for enthusiasts who wanted to get a high performance ...

Ubiquiti UDM vs. UDM-Pro

The Unifi Dream Machine SE and Pro versions are great network gateways for most smart home enthusiasts. But what if you want most of this funtionality in a more compact and decor-friendly format? Something that can replace your current all-in-one WIFi router combo but adding far more power and ...

Ubiquiti UDM Special Edition vs. UDM Pro

The Unifi Dream Machine (UDM for short) is a great choice for the heart of your home network. If you are building a DIY Smart Home or DIY CCTV system like me, you are probably interested in this flagship networking device from Unifi.So what is the Unifi Dream Machine? It is an enterprise-level ...

Hikvision vs. Reolink – The Most Popular IP Cameras Compared

I started my DIY CCTV system with Hikvision cameras many years ago, but over time I've added quite a few Reolink IP cameras to my DIY CCTV system.Hikvision has been probably the most popular non-retail brand whereas Reolink is a very popular budget-friendly yet brand. They are pretty much at ...

IronWolf vs. IronWolf Pro – NAS Hard Drives Compared

For a few years now I have been using WD RED NAS hard drives in my DIY NAS NVR. But these are running 24/7 and its only a matter of time before I need to start replacing them one by one.So I have been researching the various NAS hard drives from WD, Seagate and other top brands. I looked at WD ...

Reolink vs. Arlo – The Most Popular Security Cameras Compared

Thinking of getting a battery-powered security camera and stuck between Reolink and Arlo? I know, its a tough choice because each brand has so many different models and it can be difficult to figure out what you need exactly.Let's take a close look at the top cameras from each brand and compare ...

Hikvision vs. Amcrest – The Most Popular IP Cameras Compared

How do the more budget oriented Amcrest IP cameras compare to the more expensive Hikvision models? This is something I have been wondering about for some time now. From the emails I get, I am not the only one! So in this post, let's take a detailed look at Hikvision vs Amcrest.We have looked ...

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