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13
Jan
Core Lab mascot next to a glowing Cloudflare Tunnel portal. Text: Is Cloudflare Tunnel Safe for Plex/Jellyfin? A Cybersecurity Vet's Analysis.

Are Cloudflare Tunnels Safe for Media Servers? A Cybersecurity Vet's Analysis

"No Open Ports." In the self-hosting world, this phrase is the ultimate aphrodisiac. We are taught from Day
9 min read
10
Jan
Wall-mounted Sony TV displaying the Google TV home screen with purple LED bias lighting, flanked by bookshelf speakers and a home theater receiver on a shelf below.

How to Cut the Cord in Canada (2026): The Ultimate Guide

Cable is dead. Here are your three paths to freedom. Whether you just want to replace cable with apps, or build the ultimate "Cloud Streamer" with Stremio and Real-Debrid, this guide covers the hardware, software, and ISP tricks you need in Canada.
24 min read
09
Jan
A tablet with a breadcrumb path at the top, and them editing code below.

Hacking Ghost: Adding Mobile-Friendly Breadcrumbs to the Edition Theme

The "Lost User" Problem We spend hours tweaking our homelabs, optimizing Docker containers, and fine-tuning our firewalls. But
5 min read
08
Jan
Internal view of a "PAX" configured C-17 Globemaster 3 with CAF personnel, in flight.

The "Digital FOB": The Ultimate Cyber Survival Guide for OUTCAN Deployments (2026)

Don't connect directly to camp Wi-Fi. This guide explains how to build a "Digital FOB" using travel routers and VPNs to defeat Deep Packet Inspection and cellular tracking. The ultimate "Go Bag" tech list for Canadian soldiers deploying in 2026.
16 min read
07
Jan
Digitized ancient aztec vault stylized door with the word "Vaultwarden" inscribed at the top.

Self-Hosting Vaultwarden Securely (Complete 2026 Guide)

Learn how to self-host Vaultwarden with a hardened setup using SWAG, CrowdSec, and geoblocking. Build a secure, private password manager with full control over your data.
15 min read
01
Jan
Digitized background featuring the icons from Profilarr and TRASH, shaking hands.

Profilarr vs. Recyclarr: Which TRaSH Automation Tool is Better? (2026)

If you have been running a home media server for more than a week, you have almost certainly encountered "
7 min read
25
Dec
Wireguard icon, resting on the ground below a lightening bolt with the caption of "Wireguard: Speed of Light".

The Speed of Light: OPNsense WireGuard Setup Guide

Merry Christmas everyone! A little Christmas "treat" for all... You’ve built the fortress (OPNsense). Now you need
10 min read
17
Dec
Jellyfin icon entered in the middle, surrounded by icons digitally connected to various reverse proxies.

Secure Jellyfin with HTTPS: Reverse Proxy Guide (SWAG, NPM & Traefik)

You've got something to run as a server, you've got your Jellyfin all setup. Your library
14 min read
10
Dec
Digitized picture of a rusty satellite spray-painted with the Cloudflare logo in Earth orbit.

Cloudflare Advanced - The Layered Cache Strategy (2026)

In Part 1, we secured your DNS. In Part 2, we enabled all the awesome free Cloudflare free security security
11 min read
03
Dec
Profilarr app as a digitized cowboy, lassoing sonarr (horse, foreground) and radarr (bull, background) and 'reigning them in'.

How to Install Profilarr: Docker Compose & Setup Guide (2026)

Tired of Sonarr grabbing low-quality 720p files? Use Profilarr to automate "TRaSH guides" quality rules with a beautiful GUI. Complete setup guide inside.
8 min read