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
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.
Automation & Tools
Build a full homelab monitoring stack with Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter, and cAdvisor — all running in Docker. Real-time dashboards, alerting, and multi-host support with a single docker compose up.
The RWA tokenization market has exploded past $30 billion in 2026, with BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Ondo Finance leading institutional adoption. Sarah Chen breaks down the technical architecture, market categories, real risks, and what to watch in H2 2026.
CVE-2026-20182 is a CVSS 10.0 authentication bypass in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN actively exploited by nation-state actor UAT-8616. With CISA Emergency Directive 26-03 issued, this guide covers the DTLS handshake flaw, attacker TTPs, detection commands, patching steps, and hardening requirements to protect your SD-WAN fabric.
Building a Mini-ITX gaming PC in 2026 doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. Jimmy walks you through component selection, airflow strategy, and the real pitfalls of SFF builds—so you can game hard without taking up half your desk.
Networking
Master Wireshark for Cisco network troubleshooting. Covers BPF capture filters vs. display filters, Embedded Packet Capture (EPC) on IOS-XE, SPAN configuration, and real-world scenarios for BGP, OSPF, STP, and security anomaly analysis with actual IOS-XE CLI commands.
Networking
A step-by-step guide to configuring MPLS L3VPN on Cisco IOS-XE — covering LDP setup, VRF definitions, MP-BGP VPNv4, CE-PE routing, and verification with real show command output.
Networking
BGP communities let you carry policy intent alongside your routes — tag once, match everywhere. This guide covers community configuration, route filtering with prefix-lists and AS-path filters, remotely triggered blackholing (RTBH), large communities, and production best practices with real IOS-XE CLI examples.
STP and RSTP on Cisco IOS-XE explained in depth — root bridge placement, PortFast, BPDU Guard, Root Guard, Loop Guard, and a step-by-step troubleshooting workflow with real CLI command 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.
42 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
19 posts Explore →Trail builds, overlanding gear, and getting off the grid.
7 posts Explore →Custom rigs, benchmarks, and gaming hardware.
7 posts Explore →Mining, DeFi, and decentralized technology.
4 posts Explore →Scripts, workflows, and tools that save time.
14 posts Explore →Honest reviews of gear, gadgets, and tech products.
7 posts Explore →Five voices covering tech, networking, off-road, gaming, and crypto — each bringing specialized knowledge.
