15 Troubleshooting Commands Every Linux Home Lab Admin Should Know https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2025/11/15-troubleshooting-commands-every-linux-home-lab-admin-should-know/

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I read an article and have seen it confirmed I think on Wired that the US Commerce Department along with several other US Government agencies have recommended that the US ban the sale of TP-Link routers in the US. The consensus for this is that TP-Link USA (a separate company) is beholden to their previous owner TP-Link China and that the Chinese government holds sway over them. With this and the popularity of TP-Link routers in the US (reportedly upward of 50% of US home/SoHo routers in the US are TP-Link) these other agencies feel like the Chinese government would have too much possible access to sensitive US data. With that said I really don't want this post to be some sort of political tit for tat discussion. I have recently become heavily invested in TP-Link products. I have two of their switches within the last 3 months and 3 of the AP's within the last year, along with running the Omada software controller to administer these devices. I also have over 40 TP-Link WiFi smart switches, outlets, and multi-outlet strips. I consulted with Gemini :>) and per its research the reported problems with TP-Link products are no more and really no less than other manufacturers (Netgear and LinkSys). So it is really a matter of whether the Chinese government could gain access to US data. Again with that said my questions become do I believe that this could happen (government access), what is my exposure, and do I really consider replacing all these products if TP-Link and their products are banned from this country? What do you all think?

I wrote up a new post this morning checking this tool out: https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2025/11/lazy-docker-is-the-easiest-way-to-manage-home-lab-containers-from-your-terminal/

Let's just say it might be a chance to win something cool before the end of the year! Sign up on the forum with your Google or Discord account, and post your pics and home lab information as mentioned in the opening post. Simple as that! https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/community/home-lab-pics/best-home-lab-server-pics-and-gear-in-2025/ Share: • What your setup looks like now • What you added or removed in 2025 • Any upgrades you’re planning going into 2026 • A short description of your design, your goals, or the story behind your home lab • Bonus points for photos of before and after evolution shots