Sudeep Shrestha

Port Forwarding Explained: What It Is, Why You Use It, and the Risks You Need to Know

If you’ve ever set up a home server, gaming console, or IP camera, chances are you’ve come across the term port forwarding. While it can make devices on your home network accessible from anywhere on the internet, it also comes with serious risks if not handled properly. In

Google Nest WiFi: 5+ Years of Experience in My Smart Home

When I first set up Google Nest WiFi in my home over five years ago, I was looking for a reliable mesh system that could handle multiple devices, cover every corner of the house, and keep things simple to manage. Fast forward to today, I’ve been running it with

Basic Computer Networking Concepts Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

Networking is the foundation of modern computing. Without networking, your devices would live in isolation, unable to communicate, share files, or access the internet. If you’ve ever wondered how your computer finds Google, how Wi-Fi works, or why firewalls are important, this post is for you. 1. IP Address

How to Set Up Tailscale Mesh VPN on Your Homelab Using a VM or Raspberry Pi

If you have a homelab running at home, one of the biggest challenges is securely accessing it when you’re away. Whether you want to manage servers, access self-hosted apps, or just tinker with your lab from anywhere, you’ll need a VPN. Traditional VPNs can be tricky to configure,

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