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15
Jan
Side view of white Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL PC with black Fractal Celsius S36 AIO, MSI 3070 Ti, glowing white fans, and a TIE fighter model inside the glass panel.

The 2026 Hybrid Workstation: Building "Dirty Snow" (Ryzen 9800X3D + Linux)

I built "Dirty Snow," a Ryzen 9800X3D workstation running CachyOS. See how this hybrid beast crushes gaming and virtualization with surprising thermals.
7 min read
14
Jan
Digital illustration of a server room. Glowing blue network paths converge on an isolated, glowing red cube. A text overlay reads "TRAP SPRUNG: PID ISOLATED," symbolizing threat containment.

Threat Hunting in the Homelab

Zenarmor blocked a C2 beacon from my NAS. It wasn't the OS. See how I used tcpdump to hunt down a compromised Docker container hiding in plain sight.
8 min read
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

A deep dive into securing self-hosted media servers. Explore the pros and cons of Cloudflare Tunnel and why you should consider Headscale or direct WireGuard for better privacy.
11 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.

Cutting the Cord in Canada: The 2026 Playbook

Tired of paying Rogers or Bell for channels you never watch? This is the complete 2026 guide to replacing cable in Canada - hardware, free apps, sports streaming, and self-hosted setups that actually work.
45 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

Hack the Ghost Edition theme to add a swipeable, SEO-friendly breadcrumb bar with a template edit and custom CSS in Code Injection.
6 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.
17 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)

Profilarr automates TRaSH Guides through a GUI, while Recyclarr sticks to YAML. Compare setup, control, and which one fits your Sonarr/Radarr stack.
9 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

Set up a fast, secure WireGuard VPN on OPNsense: keys explained, the Cloudflare Orange Cloud trap, firewall rules, and handshake troubleshooting.
12 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)

Stop exposing port 8096. Set up Jellyfin behind SWAG, NGINX Proxy Manager, or Traefik for full HTTPS encryption and secure remote access.
15 min read