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
A hands-on guide to choosing the right winch for your Jeep or truck, mounting it correctly, selecting steel cable vs. synthetic rope, and rigging safe trail recoveries step by step — with top winch picks for 2026.
Networking
A complete guide to DMVPN Phase 2 on Cisco IOS-XE: configure mGRE tunnels, NHRP registration, EIGRP with split-horizon disabled, and IPsec encryption. Includes troubleshooting commands and a final verification checklist.
Automation & Tools
A tour of OneHub, my 23-container self-hosted server, and Mia Tracker — the custom app that lets AI analyze my daughter’s data without a single byte leaving my hardware. Should I open-source it?
Automation & Tools
Learn how to set up Traefik v3 as a reverse proxy for your homelab Docker stack. Covers automatic HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt, Docker service discovery via labels, reusable middleware, wildcard certs via DNS challenge, and common troubleshooting steps.
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.
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.
56 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
28 posts Explore →Trail builds, overlanding gear, and getting off the grid.
10 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.
18 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.
