Author name: Alexander McGregor

Founder and Editor of HomeNode. Alexander started the site after years of building and maintaining home lab setups across Ontario. He writes on networking architecture, self-hosting infrastructure, and hardware selection for Canadian buyers.

FCC router classifications for 2026: what homelab builders need to verify
Homelab, New Technology

FCC router classifications for 2026: what homelab builders need to verify

The FCC has updated its Covered List to include foreign-manufactured consumer-grade routers, blocking new FCC equipment authorizations for devices made abroad without Conditional Approval. This affects popular home lab brands like Protectli and Ubiquiti — but your existing hardware is fully protected. Here’s everything you need to know to make smart purchasing decisions right now.

visual novel database archiving: vndb export, self-hosting setup, and data retention in 2026
Homelab, NAS Devices, New Technology

visual novel database archiving: vndb export, self-hosting setup, and data retention in 2026

The visual novel database trouble surrounding VNDB has put one of the internet’s most comprehensive visual novel archives at risk of going offline. This guide walks home lab enthusiasts through downloading the official VNDB database dump, setting up a self-hosted local mirror, and choosing the right NAS hardware to keep the data safe long-term.

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