Gaming

Two Weeks with Google Fiber

For years I used Spectrum Internet. Off-promotion pricing ran about $80/month for 500 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up, or $100/month for 1 Gbps down and 35 Mbps up. I used my own modem and router, which kept things consistent.

Two weeks ago I switched to Google Fiber. For $100/month I now have the 3 Gbps × 3 Gbps plan. They provided a Google Router and two mesh access points, and right out of the box it was blazing fast, easily more than enough for the average household.

But my household isn’t average. I run a home server for file backups, media, and our blog. While the Google Router works well for general use, it was lacking when it came to port forwarding. To solve that, I purchased a wired router capable of handling the traffic, connected my server directly through it, and then routed the Google hardware through that router. This setup gives my server its own LAN, logically and physically separated from the rest of the network.

On top of that, I configured the Google Fiber router’s Guest Wi-Fi as the network for all IoT devices. Since it can operate on its own VLAN, those devices are also isolated from my personal computers. From a cybersecurity perspective, this is a much more secure and efficient division of traffic.

Now that my advanced setup is in place, I couldn’t be happier. I get the full 3 Gbps on wired connections and the maximum possible speeds on wireless devices. For both everyday users and power users like me, Google Fiber delivers excellent performance and flexibility. Highly recommended.

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City of Heroes Homecoming

City of Heroes was a massively popular MMORPG that captured the imaginations of gamers around the world when it was first released in 2004. The game was renowned for its creative character creation system, dynamic gameplay, and engaging story-line. Unfortunately, the game was discontinued in 2012, leaving behind a community of dedicated players who were left without a game to call home. But, thanks to the efforts of the community, City of Heroes is back, and better than ever before.

Enter City of Heroes Homecoming, a private server that allows players to relive the glory days of the game. This server is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring the game back to life. With thousands of active players and a growing community, City of Heroes Homecoming is the perfect place for players to experience the magic of City of Heroes.

One of the main attractions of City of Heroes Homecoming is the character creation system. Players have access to an unprecedented number of customization options, allowing them to create unique heroes or villains with their own distinct look and abilities. From super-powered martial artists to alien invaders, there is no limit to the kind of character players can create.

But City of Heroes Homecoming is more than just character creation. The game features a dynamic combat system that allows players to team up with other heroes to take on powerful enemies. Whether players are fighting off alien invasions or thwarting evil plots, they will find that there is always a new challenge waiting for them in City of Heroes Homecoming.

Another standout feature of City of Heroes Homecoming is the community. The game has a passionate player base that is always willing to help out new players, offer advice, or team up for missions. Whether players are looking for a casual group of friends to play with or a dedicated team of heroes to take on the toughest challenges, they will find a welcoming community in City of Heroes Homecoming.

In conclusion, City of Heroes Homecoming is a fantastic way for both veteran players and new players to experience the magic of City of Heroes. With its unparalleled character creation system, dynamic combat, and passionate community, City of Heroes Homecoming is the perfect place to relive the glory days of one of the greatest MMORPGs of all time. So what are you waiting for? Join the battle today and become the hero or villain you were always meant to be!

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New Monitor

This will be a short post but I just thought I would share the new monitor. I upgraded from my 2560×1080 to a 3440×1440 LG monitor. I still have my left side Discord 1080p monitor and right side Mids/Badger/Wiki 1080p monitor. At the center top is my 46″ TV and I took the picture from a crazy angle to get everything in but when sitting in front the side monitors just cover bezel and not the TV. I passed on my 2560×1080 monitor to my wife to use when working on grading and other teacher assignments from home. The getting her a monitor was the whole plan for the project but I thought getting myself a small upgrade at the same time would be nice.

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2021 New Desktop

I decided it was time to build a new desktop for myself.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked
MSI ProSeries Micro-ATX Motherboard (B450M PRO-VDH Max)
Hynix IC 32GB KIT(2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz PC4-25600 CL16 1.35V
Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD
Corsair CX Series 550 Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Modular Power Supply
Thermaltake Versa H17 Black Micro ATX Mini Tower
Antec 120mm Case Fan (5)
ThreeBulls 2 Pack 4-Pin PWM Fan Splitter Cable

I reused my old MSI GT 1030 2GD4 LP OC which helped to keep the price down to $660. I typically build at a pretty low budget trying to get the most bang for my buck.

This desktop will be running Ubuntu Linux 20.04.

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