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.
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.
Networking
A practical deep dive into Spanning Tree Protocol and RSTP on Cisco IOS-XE. Covers root bridge election, PortFast, BPDU Guard, Root Guard, Loop Guard, Bridge Assurance, TCN storm troubleshooting, and Catalyst 9000 gotchas with real show command output.
Blog
A complete guide to running Vaultwarden — the lightweight Bitwarden-compatible server — with Docker Compose and Caddy reverse proxy. Covers admin setup, client configuration, SMTP, backups, security hardening, and Tailscale integration.
Networking
A complete hands-on guide to configuring MPLS L3VPN on Cisco IOS-XE — from LDP label distribution and VRF definitions to BGP VPNv4 peering, PE-CE routing options, and VRF route leaking, with real CLI examples and show command output throughout.
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.
70 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
36 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.
20 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.
