Starlink Roam Plans Change
Starlink is retiring Global Roam and capping Roam Unlimited at 30 days abroad. Here's what's changing and who it affects most.
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Steve Mitchell
I'm a technology nerd that loves playing piano, playing with new electronics, being on the water, and solving new problems.
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Starlink has changed a lot since May
Starlink pricing changes, a passport requirement for border crossings, and the Standard dish disappearing from new orders, plus more since May.
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The FCC Router Ban and What It Means for Your Boat
The FCC just banned new foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers. Here's what it means for boaters, which brands are affected, and why Peplink users have nothing to worry about.
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Why I'm upgrading Aruna's electrical system
Aruna's electrical system has been a compromise since I bought her. This is the story of why, and what I'm planning to do about it.
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Starlink Performance Gen3 Update
Nine months aboard with the Starlink Performance Gen3 covering DC power, faster speeds, marine connections, and what still needs improvement.
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Maretron MConnect Review
Maretron MConnect can display info from your NMEA 2000 network in a web browser, and makes it easy to see the status of things on your boat.
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Starlink Performance Kit Power Testing
Real-world testing of the Starlink Performance Kit on both DC and AC power, cutting and extending the DC power cable, and looking into the specs and limits of the DC power supply
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Starlink Performance Kit Unboxing
The Starlink Performance Kit is a high performance, ultra waterproof version of their product with helpful features designed with boats in mind.
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Anchor Buddy tips for dinghy trips ashore
Going ashore can be challenging in places with large tidal swings and rocky shorelines. An anchor buddy with some modifications can make this process much easier.
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Mantus M3 Chain Hook Review
After testing the Mantus M3 chain hook for a few months, I’m impressed by its solid build and usability.
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2024 Trip Highlights and Stats
2024 was an epic year - 3000 miles, my favorite anchorage ever in the Central Coast of British Columbia, northern lights, and more.
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Aruna's internet setup
Staying connected while living aboard full time requires a high quality internet router, Starlink, and cellular connections all configured and optimized for Teams and Zoom.
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