Review of the D-Link DNR-326 NVR
When I built my new home a while back we decided to build it with cabling for video surveillance. We had our builder run Category...
pfSense Road Warrior IPSec Config That Works
If you're like me you've tried a to find a pfSense Road Warrior configuration for IPSec that actually works and you've banged your...
25,000 Subscriber Arcade Kit Giveaway! (CLOSED)
Update: The contest is now closed and the winners have been notified via email. An announcement will be made on a future Pub Talk...
Install a Hidden Wall Safe
Have you ever wanted to install a hidden wall safe? Every home should have at least one. A safe is a great place to keep valuables...
pfSense not Recovering after WAN Failure
pfSense is probably the best open source firewall/router software package I have ever used. It's packed full of professional featu...
Ethernet Switch Between the ONT and the Router (FiOS)
When FiOS was first launched by Verizon it was a glorious time. The city I live in (Keller, TX) was the first city in the nation t...
Installing a 19″ Network Rack (at home)
The story of installing a home network rack in our house is a great one, but first you need to know the backstory! When we built o...
Wiring the Coin Mech
Most coin mechanisms operate on the same principles as the buttons and the joysticks. Once the coin passes through the mechanism s...
Connecting Arcade Controls to the Pi
To connect the arcade controls to the Pi (or your PC) you're going to need a USB encoder. These encoders convert the presses of t...
Reverse Sanwa LED Operation
Some prefer their arcade buttons to light on press, while other prefer them to be always on. Reversing the LED operation on the Sa...