I was in the market for a pair of over-ear headphones to mix things up from my usual Apple AirPods Pro. They’ve been great for everyday use, but I wanted... The post Anker Soundcore Q20i review first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
What is Home Assistant? Home Assistant is a locally run software platform that lets you control and automate smart home devices, usually on dedicated hardware inside your home. One of... The post Getting Started with Home Assistant: Smart Home Guide first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
This is a high-level review of Kali Linux, a specialized Linux distribution built for security professionals and enthusiasts. Designed for penetration testing, security research, and other cybersecurity tasks, Kali Linux... The post Kali Linux 2025.4 Review first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
I wanted to share another homelab update and wrap up what I worked on this year. Last year I mentioned that a server upgrade was on my wishlist, and I... The post 2025 Homelab setup and upgrade to Dell R530 first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
Every year I like to provide an update on my solar generation, electricity usage, month electricity cost and a few other metrics. If you would like to look at previous... The post 2025 Annual Solar Transparency Report first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
Understanding the difference between a modem, router, and firewall can get confusing, especially when some devices are combined or when multiple devices can contain the same features. Each devices plays... The post Modem vs Router vs Firewall: Key Differences Explained first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
Choosing the right hardware for OPNsense is one of the most important steps when building a reliable firewall or router. The hardware you run OPNsense on affects performance, power consumption,... The post Best Hardware for OPNsense in 2026: Mini PCs, DIY Builds, and Appliances first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
CachyOS has been on my list to try out for a while, and with the recent November 2025 (251129 release), I figured now was a great time for a CachyOS... The post CachyOS Review November 2025: Installation, Features, and Why This Arch Distro Stands Out first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
I wanted to do a review of Lumo, an AI Assistant by Proton. First you might be asking, who is Proton? Well they are a privacy focused software and service... The post Lumo: Proton’s AI Assistant review first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .
Introduction In this MX Linux 25 “Infinity” review, I share my first impressions, what I liked, and areas where MX Linux could improve. Released on November 9, 2025, MX Linux... The post MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Review first appeared on Anthony the Tinkering Explorer .