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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 guide to configuring DMVPN Phase 2 on Cisco IOS-XE, covering IKEv2/IPsec profiles, hub and spoke tunnel interfaces, NHRP, EIGRP routing, verification commands, and common troubleshooting steps for direct spoke-to-spoke tunnels.
Networking
A complete management plane hardening guide for Cisco IOS-XE: SSH v2 with modern ciphers, VTY access restrictions, Type 8/9 password hashing, privilege levels, parser views, disabling unnecessary services, NETCONF/RESTCONF security, and a practical 10-point verification checklist.
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A complete guide to running Paperless-ngx on Docker with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Apache Tika. Covers setup, email ingestion, OCR configuration, auto-classification, backup strategy, and mobile scanning for a production-ready self-hosted document archive.
Blog
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.
Blog
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.
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.
91 posts Explore →Routing, switching, BGP, and network engineering deep dives.
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