Homelable Deployment Guide: Visualize Your Network Topology with Docker (2026)
Master your network observability with this fail-proof Homelable Docker deployment guide. Learn how to visualize your topology, scan subnets, and manage service relationships - the perfect visualization layer for any serious Scrap Lab build.
Beyond Default Deny: Reducing Attack Surface & Exposure in 2026
Stop Shodan and Censys from mapping your network. Learn how to use OPNsense 26.1, CrowdSec, and Divert Mode to achieve true Security through Obscurity in 2026.
Updates from the Lab
It's been a hot minute (2 weeks+) since I've sent an update out! A late-winter
Decypharr Setup Guide: Replace Downloads with Instant Debrid Streaming (2026)
Hardware isn't getting cheaper in 2026, and that includes bulk storage. This is one way to deal with
How to Safely Delete Unused Images in Ghost CMS: The Surgical Guide
🖖These instructions & information are provided without warranty, guarantee of any kind, or support, and used completely at your own
The Hybrid Gen 5 Experiment: High-Speed Linux Storage Without the Gen 5 Heat
Can a "Hybrid" SSD outperform the flagship Gen 5 screamers? I test the Samsung 990 EVO Plus on CachyOS to see how it handles BTRFS, thermals, and 2.5GbE NAS transfers in my newest workstation.
Advanced Sonarr & Radarr Guide: Implementing the "Native Hunting" Protocol
Stop settling for "good enough" media quality. Learn how to use Profilarr and Decluttarr to build a secure, self-healing, "Always Hunting" Sonarr and Radarr stack without third-party scripts.
Latest from Core Lab
The paywall is down! OPNsense day 2 guide now open to everyone. Today I’m excited to open up one
OPNsense IDS/IPS in 26.4+: Suricata, Inline vs Divert Mode
Learn how to configure Suricata IDS/IPS in OPNsense 26.4+. Compare Inline vs Divert mode, optimize performance, and secure your self-hosted services.
