Deep Dive

28
Apr
Digital rendering of my 10+ yr old hand me down Alienware X51 R3 PC running OPNsense, 'ghosting' my WAN IP to the scanners.

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.
11 min read
20
Oct
Beyond the Fluff: Real-World CI/CD Automation for Your Homelab

Beyond the Fluff: Real-World CI/CD Automation for Your Homelab

CI/CD is more than just an enterprise buzzword; it’s a fundamental shift in how homelab enthusiasts and self-
6 min read
14
Oct
So many choices for gaming via Linux now, PopOS, SteamOS, Nobara, Lakka, Garuda, Nobara and CachyOS!

State of Gaming on Linux in 2026

I started learning how to use Linux in 2013 after running up abruptly against it during a SANS cybersecurity course.
5 min read
17
Sep
Digitized cyberpunk styled wolf jumping through a LAN to WAN NAT table.

Homelab NAT Explained: How Network Address Translation & Port Forwarding Work

Learn how NAT works in a homelab, how port forwarding exposes services, and why reverse proxies are safer for self-hosting.
9 min read
12
Sep
RAM-Only VPNs FTW

RAM-Only VPNs FTW

The Basics - Why you need a VPN in 2025 A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a tool used to enhance
4 min read
07
Sep
What is Docker Compose? Your Secret Weapon!

What is Docker Compose? Your Secret Weapon!

What is docker compose eh? It's the hot thing for running apps in isolated containers. But managing multiple
9 min read
22
Aug
How do RAID and ZFS work?

How do RAID and ZFS work?

Beyond Traditional RAID – Introducing ZFS RAIDZ If you're building a homelab or need robust data storage, you'
12 min read
15
Jul
Cyberpunk comic art of a futuristic server engine blending mechanical parts and glowing data streams, serviced by robots in a neon workshop. “Plex Media Server Optimization Guide (2026)”

Plex Media Server Optimization Guide 2026

Stop Plex buffering. Fix RAM transcoding, GPU passthrough, Relay limits, and 4K HDR issues with this complete 2026 optimization guide.
25 min read