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.
Networking
Configure centralized AAA on Cisco IOS-XE using TACACS+ and Cisco ISE, covering authentication method lists, per-command authorization, ISE policy sets, command sets, and real-world troubleshooting with full CLI examples.
Automation & Tools
n8n is the self-hosted alternative to Zapier and Make — free, open source, and running entirely on your own hardware. This guide walks through a production-ready Docker Compose deployment with PostgreSQL, Nginx reverse proxy, environment variable configuration, and practical homelab workflow examples.
Networking
A complete guide to enabling IPv6 on Cisco IOS-XE — dual-stack interfaces, OSPFv3 with address-family, DHCPv6 server and relay, RA Guard, DHCP Guard, and BGP IPv6 peering with real CLI examples.
Off-Road & Camping
Which portable power station actually holds up on the trail? After testing EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti, and Goal Zero setups in Moab and southern Utah, here are the honest picks for overlanders in 2026 — by capacity, solar input, and how they handle real camp loads.
Blog
Master Wireshark display and capture filters for BGP, OSPF, STP, DMVPN, QoS, and TCP troubleshooting on Cisco IOS-XE. Includes tshark scripting examples, EPC setup, and a quick-reference cheat sheet.
Networking
A hands-on guide to DMVPN Phase 2 on Cisco IOS-XE — configure mGRE tunnels, NHRP, IPsec, and EIGRP for direct spoke-to-spoke VPN connectivity without static tunnel configuration between sites. Includes real CLI examples and troubleshooting guidance.
Automation & Tools
A complete guide to deploying Immich on Docker—automatic phone backup, face recognition, smart search, and full control of your photo library. Self-hosted Google Photos that actually works.
Networking
A complete engineer guide to upgrading Catalyst 9000 series switches on IOS-XE: converting from Bundle Mode to Install Mode, running ISSU on StackWise stacks, applying targeted SMU patches, and maintaining a golden image across your fleet.
PC Gaming & Builds
A practical guide to DDR5 RAM speeds, capacity, and kits for gaming in 2026. Covers DDR5-6000 as the sweet spot, XMP 3.0 and EXPO profiles, AMD vs Intel platform differences, and the best kits from G.Skill, Corsair, and Kingston.
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.
73 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
38 posts Explore →Trail builds, overlanding gear, and getting off the grid.
12 posts Explore →Custom rigs, benchmarks, and gaming hardware.
11 posts Explore →Mining, DeFi, and decentralized technology.
6 posts Explore →Scripts, workflows, and tools that save time.
21 posts Explore →Honest reviews of gear, gadgets, and tech products.
10 posts Explore →Five voices covering tech, networking, off-road, gaming, and crypto — each bringing specialized knowledge.
