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26
Feb
Cyberpunk illustration of a home Plex server securely tunneling to a cloud VPS, bypassing ISP CG-NAT with an encrypted connection.

How to Access Plex and Jellyfin Behind CGNAT: A 2026 Guide

Stop Plex Relay throttling! Learn how to bypass CG-NAT using a VPS relay with WireGuard or Headscale (Tailscale). Secure, full-bitrate remote access without port forwarding.
19 min read
20
Jan
Gloved hands hold a transparent tablet displaying a holographic network diagram where a secure WireGuard tunnel bypasses a red firewall shield in a server room.

Mastering WireGuard: Site-to-Site & Road Warrior Setups Behind OPNsense NAT

Stop running WireGuard on your firewall. Learn how to decouple your VPN using Docker or Linux VMs behind OPNsense for better performance, portability, and Site-to-Site routing.
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

"No Open Ports." In the self-hosting world, this phrase is the ultimate aphrodisiac. We are taught from
9 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
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
25
Nov
Is it even a competition?

Wireguard vs OpenVPN?

Is one better than the other, or are there simply different use cases? We'll dive into that and
5 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