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In a recent article I already showed the configuration of a Wireguard setup for Mikrotik routers and Android(EN) devices. With RouterOS version v7.12, this is now even easier to do, as Mikrotik has announced in a forum post the new “Back to Home VPN” feature, which builds on a standalone app for Android and iOS as support, making setup much easier. Requirements RouterOS version required: v7.12 Hardware requirements: ARM/ARM64/TILE architecture devices Packages required: routeros (Source) ...

In this article, I want to share how I set up a VPN connection via WireGuard between my MikroTik router and my Android phone. This VPN connection allows me to securely access my home network from anywhere in the world. MikroTik documentation used for this guide. WireGuard VPN Setup on the MikroTik Router a) Quick & Easy (without own domain) In this quick and easy setup, the MikroTik´s own DDNS (Dynamic DNS) service is used. This can be activated in the terminal (source): ...

UPDATE (2024): Barclays has updated its price list with effect from 07.12.2023 and the conditions mentioned here in the article no longer match. A travel (credit) card comparison - is there only one sitting on the throne? Traveling is fun and one of the purposes of life and spending money is generally a part of it. This guidline is based on my experiences and answers the question “if there is one single best (credit) card for travelling?”. ...

Disable Wi-Fi Over Night to Save Energy This article is the first in a series where I will be discussing various topics related to MikroTik devices and their configuration. I’ve been looking for ways to save energy and I recently discovered that turning off the Wi-Fi interfaces on my MikroTik hAP ax^3 (C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD) router at night can make a difference. I used to leave my router on 24/7, but by turning off the Wi-Fi interfaces during hours when I’m not using them, I’m not only reducing my energy consumption and lowering my electricity bill, but I’m also doing my part to be more environmentally friendly. It’s a small change, but it’s an easy and effective way to make a positive impact on the planet. ...

Syntax Editor Macros in ServiceNow Script macros provide shortcuts for typing commonly used code. To insert macro text into a script field, enter the macro keyword followed by the Tab 1 Secret ServiceNow Macro There is a hidden macro in ServiceNow’s script editor called “help”, which fetches a list of available Script Macros from the “syntax_editor_macro” table and displays their name and comment in the script editor, allowing users to quickly reference and use the out-of-the-box macros. ...