Where code meets the campsite, and tools power the trail.
From automation scripts to off-road gear, homelab builds to gaming rigs — this is where digital meets dirt. Explore hands-on guides, honest reviews, and tutorials built from real experience.
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.
Networking
Learn how to configure centralized AAA on Cisco IOS-XE using TACACS+ and Cisco ISE 3.3.
Off-Road & Camping
Everything you need to know before buying a roof top tent: soft shell vs. hard shell, roof load ratings, top brands for 2026, installation tips, and real-world advice from the trail.
Gadgets & Reviews
A head-to-head benchmark comparison of the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti and AMD RX 9060 XT mid-range GPUs in 2026 — rasterization, upscaling (DLSS 4 vs FSR 4), ray tracing, and a clear verdict on which card to buy.
Networking
A practical engineer’s guide to deploying IPv6 on Cisco IOS-XE: configure global unicast addressing, OSPFv3 routing, dual-stack interfaces, DHCPv6, named ACLs, and NDP — with real CLI output at every step.
Automation & Tools
I wired up Claude AI routines to act as an autonomous homelab assistant — diagnosing container crashes, monitoring disk usage, checking config drift, and sending plain-English summaries every morning. Here’s the full setup with real Python code.
Off-Road & Camping
A Jeep on a trail without a winch is a Jeep that depends on someone else to get it home. This guide covers winch capacity rules, synthetic vs. steel rope, top brands, mounting requirements, and the exact step-by-step process for a safe self-recovery.
Networking
A complete guide to DMVPN Phase 2 on Cisco IOS-XE: configure mGRE tunnels, IKEv2 IPsec, NHRP registration, OSPF next-hop preservation, and troubleshoot the most common failure modes including NAT traversal and dual-hub redundancy.
Networking
A complete, command-by-command walkthrough for upgrading Cisco Catalyst 9300/9400/9500 switches: bundle mode vs. install mode, the install add/activate/commit workflow, ISSU eligibility, common failure scenarios including rommon recovery, post-upgrade verification, and rollback procedures — all with real IOS-XE output.
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.
47 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
22 posts Explore →Trail builds, overlanding gear, and getting off the grid.
9 posts Explore →Custom rigs, benchmarks, and gaming hardware.
8 posts Explore →Mining, DeFi, and decentralized technology.
4 posts Explore →Scripts, workflows, and tools that save time.
16 posts Explore →Honest reviews of gear, gadgets, and tech products.
8 posts Explore →Five voices covering tech, networking, off-road, gaming, and crypto — each bringing specialized knowledge.
