PHLAK

I’d argue this is a wash. Linux is more convenient in many ways but Windows is in others.

Everything old is new again.

Mullvad got rid of their port forwarding.

So did IVPN. Use Proton VPN now.

Yeah, as soon as I read the second paragraph my thought was “buy your own router”. Problem solved.

Long Term Satan?

I agree that Hue bulbs are expensive compared to others but they generally are considered some of the best bulbs for color accuracy and build quality. I’ve considered getting Hue bulbs before but definitely wont be now.