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Blog
A practical guide to Wireshark display filters for Cisco IOS-XE networks — covering SPAN setup, OSPF, BGP, STP, CDP, LLDP, HSRP, and DHCP filters, plus real tshark CLI workflows and end-to-end troubleshooting scenarios.
Networking
A practical deep dive into STP and RSTP on Cisco IOS-XE — root bridge election, port roles, PortFast, BPDU Guard, Root Guard, Loop Guard, and step-by-step troubleshooting with real CLI show command output.
Gadgets & Reviews
DDR4 is legacy, DDR5 is the new standard — but which kit should you actually buy? Jimmy Whitlock breaks down the benchmarks, platform compatibility, and the best DDR5 memory for gaming in 2026.
Networking
Build a probe-verified dual-ISP failover system on Cisco IOS-XE using IP SLA and Object Tracking. When your primary ISP loses internet connectivity — even if the physical link stays up — automated failover kicks in within seconds without any manual intervention.
Networking
Learn how to build and verify an MPLS L3VPN on Cisco IOS-XE from scratch — covering VRF configuration, LDP, MP-BGP VPNv4, PE-CE eBGP routing, and systematic troubleshooting with real CLI output.
Crypto & Blockchain
A technical deep dive into zero-knowledge proofs — what SNARKs and STARKs are, how they differ, and why they’re now the backbone of blockchain scaling, privacy, and DeFi compliance in 2026.
Networking
BGP communities let you tag routes with policy metadata and use that tagging for filtering, traffic engineering, and DDoS mitigation. This guide covers standard, extended, and large communities on Cisco IOS-XE with real CLI examples — from basic send-community config to RTBH blackholing and inbound route tagging by peer type.
Networking
Learn how to configure SNMP v3 on Cisco IOS-XE devices with real CLI examples, then feed that data into LibreNMS and Grafana for production-grade network visibility.
Automation & Tools
Learn how to deploy n8n, the open-source workflow automation platform, on Docker with a PostgreSQL backend, secure it behind a reverse proxy, and build three practical homelab workflows — container health alerts, RSS news digests, and automated backup verification.
Real projects from the workshop, the garage, and the homelab.
Network automation platform for Cisco device management. Built with FastAPI, Vue 3, PostgreSQL, and Docker.
Custom roll cage fabrication, Barnes 4WD long-arm suspension, and full overlanding setup. Hands-on metalwork and engineering.
Read the Build →Automated blog publishing system using n8n, Claude CLI, and WordPress REST API. Generates and publishes content every 3 days.
Servers, software, and the systems that power everything.
53 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
27 posts Explore →Trail builds, overlanding gear, and getting off the grid.
9 posts Explore →Custom rigs, benchmarks, and gaming hardware.
9 posts Explore →Mining, DeFi, and decentralized technology.
5 posts Explore →Scripts, workflows, and tools that save time.
16 posts Explore →Honest reviews of gear, gadgets, and tech products.
9 posts Explore →Five voices covering tech, networking, off-road, gaming, and crypto — each bringing specialized knowledge.
