+1 for MoCA

I switched from powerline to MoCA about 10 years ago, and it was a huge step up. Even though it’s half duplex, since MoCA version 2.5, there is enough total bandwidth available to sustain 1 Gbps in 2 directions simultaneously, so it is functionally almost equivalent to full duplex 1 gig Ethernet (except for few ms of extra latency)

pihole often doesn’t help, as many IoT devices either use their own DNS servers and ignore the one provided by your network, and sometimes even skip DNS completely and just connect to hardcoded IPs directly. Even blocking DNS at the firewall/router is getting more difficult with increasing use of DNS over HTTPS and custom DNS server IPs that aren’t in public lists. (I block all known DNS server IPs at my firewall, forcing any device to use my own DNS servers, but even that is not always completely effective)

It’s usually best to isolate IoT devices on VLANs with no internet access (blocked at the router/firewall) Although there are now even devices that can autonomously connect to external WiFi networks like Amazon Sidewalk, to gain internet access and bypassing any restrictions you might try to place on them…

For many (most ?) people who learn to like durian, a switch happens inside the brain, and the smell becomes appetizing. The first few times I encountered durian, I thought the smell was vile - but I’ve become a durian lover eventually, and they smell delicious to me now.

Funny enough I also like stinky cheeses, but still find them stinky (even though I like the taste) - for some reason it’s different with fruit.

I had my first durian at 35, and it has become one of my favorite things ever.

I’ve managed to convert at least one person as well - friend of mine (we were mid 40s at the time) didn’t like it at first, but the second time he came around, and now loves it as well.

Sometimes I order the unique varieties from Year of the Durian - the diversity of durian flavors is mind blowing honestly, it’s not all Monthong or Musang King, there are some crazy durians out there.

Fun fact, California doesn’t mandate safety or roadworthiness inspections for personal vehicles at all - only emissions.

This was a bit of a surprise to me when I moved here, given CAs reputation.

To differentiate it from O - making 0 narrow is a common way to do that

The #1 best show is Twin Peaks: The Return of course :)