Michael Bolanos


About Michael Bolanos

Professional IT & Security Consultant, entrepreneur, friend of humans, animals, and Earth.

UniFi Dream Machine should be your next home or office WiFi router (2020)

Ubiquiti Networks new UniFi Dream Machine and Dream Machine Pro routers + security gateway are some of our favorite WiFi, router + security gatewaxy products on the market for 2020. They are just starting to roll out WiFi 6 products that you will be able to integrate with these. Best […]


Comcast Offers Prepaid Internet

When I first heard about Comcast’s pricing going up I decided to do some research. What I found was surprising, Comcast is introducing a lot of new stuff in addition to raising their prices. Their offer looks to be about $45 a month. Something interesting to note is that you […]


Helping combat COVID-19 3D Printed Face Shields for Medics and Professionals

We have started to 3D print and produce face shields based on the open source design by Prusa for first responders. We did not do much modification on these Face Shields as we think they are beautiful for our first responders, medics, and professionals just the way they are. We […]


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Use Lastpass + Yubikey To Raise Your Security Posture

We originally started this post to tell people about Security Keys, but it also added a bit of Password Manager to the article. We have updated it to include more information on the password manager. The password manager has always been at the center of this blog posting. We want […]


VPN Explained – Remote Access vs Anonymity Top Tips

For July of 2019 we thought we would share “VPN Explained – Remote Access vs Anonymity Top Tips.”  While VPN basically encrypts your traffic on the Internet for security, it can also attempt to hide your address or identity. Business VPN vs VPN for Anonymity It seems all the advertising […]


Fresh Install Your Computer For Better Performance

Performing a fresh install on your PC or Mac can be one of the “ultimate troubleshooting techniques,” that is according to ZDNet, and we agree. If you are inclined to do so and have the technical skills or help to do a fresh install we think it should be considered. […]


Ubiquiti Networks Wifi Starter Kit (2018)

The demand for high performance Wifi has never been greater.  Ubiquity Networks has made a name for themselves with great WiFi gear that meets the needs of small and large installations. We like Ubiquity Networks for their robust networking and security features, and value. (Note: This article was written in […]

Ubiquity Networks Wireless Access Points

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uBlock Origin vs AdBlocker vs Pi-Hole

The topic of ad blocking as a security measure is often misunderstood. Besides the fact that ads can be annoying they can also bring with it malvertising. Malvertising is advertising that can be dangerous to your computer, mobile device, browser, or any device. Why do I need it? Fake Ads […]


Best Wifi for Home & Small Business 2019

The demand for the latest Wifi Technologies is booming. In 2019 we have some great offerings and the companies offering have increased. Even Amazon has gotten into the game with the acquisition of Eero. While last year we focused on SMB and the Home users market with basic off the […]

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Top Reasons To Avoid using Comcast and AT&T Internet Supplied Wifi Routers

Here are the top reasons you should ditch your Comcast Cable modem or bypass your AT&T U-Verse Wifi equipment.  We always recommend you avoid using vendor supplied Wifi and Routers/Firewalls.  Use a reputable third party router for best performance, security, and insight into your network. To Bridge or Not To […]