Upgrades

New PC Build Part 2

Hey all! The time has finally come! My new PC is finally complete. This was a completely different experience that what I’m used to when building a computer too. A couple takeaways and some pictures below. So in terms of takeaways, I’m really glad I spent a lot of time...

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Server Upgrade 2021

Hey Everyone! Thought I’d give an update on a small project I took on over the weekend. Since I’m in the middle of upgrading my desktop (still waiting for a pre-order to ship with the rest of the parts) I figured I’d go ahead and do my server upgrade. For...

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New PC Build Part 1

Time for a fun project that I can actually get done in a timely manner! At the beginning of the year, I decided it was time to completely revamp the computer I’ve been using for the last 10 years. In doing so, I decided that it’s time to do a...

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Home Networking: Finished… For Now

We’ve finally made it! The modem is now in the garage, phone lines work, wireless is working. It wasn’t to say that I didn’t have problems getting everything setup however… As you can see below, I ended up dismantling the 5 port phone splitter, and adding on a new, and...

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Home Networking: Networking Gear

Hey everyone! Time for an update on what’s been going on. I finally got all of the networking gear, and boy is it pretty. After doing lots of research for the system I’d like to use in my house, I decided Ubiquiti had the best price to performance. They also...

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Home Networking: Parts

Here’s the parts I ordered for the upgrade. This was actually the largest Amazon order that I have ever placed, but the goal was to make as few trips to the hardware store as possible. I didn’t include the tools I already had, like my RJ45/RJ11 crimper, wire cutters, knives,...

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