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UniFi · 5 min read
UniFi Enterprise Campus Switches: Who They're For
Ubiquiti launched its Enterprise Campus switch line in September 2026. Here is what the new PoE+++ and 100G models change, and who actually needs them.
Computers & repair · 3 min read
Repair or replace? How to tell if your computer is worth fixing
A slow or broken computer is not always a lost cause. Here is how we decide between a repair, an upgrade and a replacement, and the questions to ask before you spend money either way.
For business · 5 min read
Two Locations, One UniFi Dashboard
Opening a second location? Here is how UniFi Site Manager, Fabrics and Site Magic let one person run both networks, and what to budget in Ontario.
Smart home & automation · 5 min read
Lutron Smart Lighting Installation in Ontario
Why we install Lutron for smart lighting in Ontario homes: no neutral wire needed, three-way without rewiring, and control that keeps working offline.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 4 min read
Which UniFi Switch Does Your Small Business Need?
A plain buyer's guide to picking the right UniFi switch for a shop, office or clinic in Southern Ontario, with ports, PoE budget and real starting prices.
Cameras & security · 5 min read
Do Security Cameras Work in Ontario Winters?
Cold ratings, snow glare, dome fogging and frozen ground. Here is what actually goes wrong with outdoor cameras over a Southern Ontario winter.
UniFi · 4 min read
UniFi's new Whole-Home WiFi: what it is and who it's for
Ubiquiti announced Whole-Home WiFi by UniFi: a WiFi 7 mesh built on the Express 7. What's in it, what it costs, and where it fits for homes and small offices in Southern Ontario.
UniFi · 4 min read
Is the UniFi Travel Router Long-Range worth it?
Ubiquiti's new UniFi Travel Router Long-Range is a pocket router for trailers, hotels and job sites. Here is who it suits and who should wire instead.
Cameras & security · 5 min read
Why UniFi G6 Edge Cameras Still Need an NVR
The SD card in a UniFi G6 Edge is a redundant copy, not a replacement for the recorder. Here is how Ubiquiti's enterprise line is designed.