Discussing running an AP-only vs. a complete UniFi network, and what pieces you need to make it all work.

A summary of everything I’ve been able to find about the current status of Wi-Fi 6E, including availability, device details, and some early speed tests.

How to configure a UniFi network to work with a layer 3 Cisco switch. UniFi and Cisco (or any other network vendor) can work together. Hurray for open networking standards!

My top technology, networking, Apple, music, and miscellaneous podcast recommendations, 2021 edition.

Good peripherals are just as important as a good computer. My very brief review of the Keychron K8 and Logitech MX Master 3.

Going over the basics of UniFi firewall rules, including an example of allowing PiHole DNS to a guest network.

Explaining VLANs and network layers using a carefully-crafted collection of 1’s and 0’s, delivered via millions of electrical pulses through a cable or over the air.

Time for something new. This may turn into nothing, but I want to try it: introducing the McCann Tech Discord!

Examining the best iOS, iPadOS, and macOS email clients. There’s a few categories of productivity apps I want to look at, but first we have to start with a solid foundation: Good old-fashioned email.

The Orbi RBK852 impressed me with it’s Wi-Fi speed and range, scoring the highest of any system I’ve tested so far. Unfortunately, I found myself frustrated with everything else.

If you’re a Mac nerd like me, do yourself a favor and check out 20 Macs for 2020. The whole series is a treat.

My in-depth review of the U6-Lite and U6-LR, Ubiquiti’s first Wi-Fi 6 access points. It includes speed tests and a comparison to the AC-HD, UniFi Dream Machine, BeaconHD and some Wi-Fi 6 mesh access points.

Comparing the Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro. Discussing dual-band vs. tri-band, Wi-Fi 6 performance, and my general Eero recommendations.

My comparison of the Deco X60, Eero 6, Eero 6 Pro, and Velop AX5300. Includes hardware, software, and a deep dive into the performance differences of these common dual-band and tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh kits.

The Linksys Velop MX10 is a high-end tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system. In this review I test out the performance and compare it to the Deco X60, Eero 6, and Eero 6 Pro Mesh Wi-Fi Systems.