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A practical guide to upgrading Cisco Catalyst 9000 switches running IOS-XE: install mode workflow, ISSU pre-checks, common failure scenarios, rollback procedures, and choosing the right release train for production environments.
PC Gaming & Builds
Jimmy breaks down the two best mid-range GPUs of 2026 in a head-to-head showdown. Which one actually wins at 1440p — the RTX 5070 Ti or the RX 9070 XT? Here’s the verdict.
Networking
A practical deep dive into STP and RSTP on Cisco Catalyst IOS-XE switches — root bridge election, PortFast, BPDU Guard, Root Guard, Loop Guard, Bridge Assurance, MST configuration, and a real-world troubleshooting workflow.
Networking
A complete step-by-step guide to configuring MPLS L3VPN on Cisco IOS-XE.
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A head-to-head comparison of AMD Ryzen 9000 and Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs for gaming in 2026, with benchmark data and clear buying recommendations for every budget tier.
Off-Road & Camping
Everything you need to know to choose the right recovery winch for your Jeep or truck in 2026 — pound ratings explained, synthetic rope vs steel cable, top picks at every price point, mounting and wiring tips, and step-by-step recovery techniques.
Networking
Learn how to use BGP communities for scalable route filtering and traffic engineering on Cisco IOS-XE. Covers standard communities, extended communities, RFC 8092 large communities, RTBH blackholing, community-lists, route-maps, and soft reset — with real IOS-XE CLI examples.
Crypto & Blockchain
A sharp, technical breakdown of Bitcoin Layer 2 in 2026 — Lightning Network, Stacks (sBTC), Rootstock (RSK), and emerging approaches like BitVM and Ark Protocol. Learn the real trade-offs so you can choose the right solution for your use case.
Networking
A production-grade guide to configuring SNMPv3 with SHA-256 and AES-128 on Cisco IOS-XE, including ifIndex persistence, integration with Grafana via Prometheus SNMP Exporter, LibreNMS setup, and the common gotchas that break monitoring in production.
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.
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