The article states that one must cut screen time... Even e-ink.

Or just set your display temperature... There are apps for Mac that can do this automatically...

Thanks, you sold me. I've been managing networks and Unix machines since the early 90s... So not a problem... Was just trying to guage the software's maturity.
Placing my order now.

Basically, my question is, as a home user with a little more than usual networking needs (Synology NAS, SIP clients, DMZ, DynDNS, Jumbo Frames, UPnP, VPNs etc.) why would I get the MikroTik RB2011UAS-2HND-IN instead of the ASUS RT-N66U?

I saw the web interface demo, and it did look good. My experiences in the past is that I detest any device with only Windows (or only Mac too!) extraneous applications because it shows a lack of interest or flexibility. (and I incidentally have had issues on these platforms using those devices). (Which is why I will…

This does look good indeed, been looking at the config interface demo:

After reading some more I feel that these are actually quite good. Perhaps really worth a try. I'll be buying one soon... The price includes the OS it seems... and I'm looking at one with a Tier 5 license. It seems way cheaper than the ASUS that is getting most of the votes, and has much better features. The problem…

MicroTik does not seem to have Mac/Linux applications... I tend to avoid companies who are too Windows focused as their products tend not to work well with other OSes.

I changed from my Airport to a DIR-825 running DD-WRT, and while it works, my internet connection has had some issues with various pages not loading when I click. It happens seldom, and a refresh on the page invariably fixes it. That, and it does not seem to be able to switch to MTU 9000 (jumbo) frame routing for some…

I still prefer the (very lean) native G-Ear app. I find that web-based solutions give problems on networking switching and the caching is either non-existent or sub-par. These were some of the problems I had with Nuvola Player...

But G-Ear still is lighter and faster for me. Not to mention that it seems to cache better than the web based version.

A set top box is a kind of computer... and Computers are kind of set top boxes. A Mac mini is still my preferred media machine.

Ah, found the study about lab rats:

Yup, that made me start doubting all their services, and question my reliance on them. I still don't see Google as evil, but am becoming more self-reliant again. Tiny tiny RSS is working wonderfully for me so far.

We use a Micro-cut shredder (just try to puzzle out the bits!) for most of our old legal documents and all the credit card applications etc. we receive in the mail.

No they don't work against the average person. Perhaps in the US, where there are no other DVDs than region 1, but in most of those other countries' people know about the secret codes to type into the remote control (most likely 314159) to unlock the player, or more simply, a lot of retailers sell the players unlocked.

I've recently moved to a new continent and I'm in my early 40s.

I had my email public on my profile. I've never had any issues with privacy and spam.

I only have about 1/10 TB of photos, but I'm using a non-library based (filesystem only) method using simple image viewers, plain files/folders and a Synology DS212. Works great so far.

A secret nook for us geeks to meet, this thread. I feel like the RSS feed item was like some kinda private invitation.