June 2026
SABnzbd Performance Tuning for a Homelab Media Server
Tune SABnzbd for homelab media automation with incomplete folders, connection counts, article cache, Direct Write, categories, priorities, and API checks.
Homelab VLAN Design: Simple Network Segmentation That Works
A practical VLAN design guide for homelabs, covering trust zones, VLAN IDs, trunks, access ports, firewall rules, mDNS, and rollback planning.
Post-Quantum Networking: What Cisco’s Quantum-Ready Push Means
Post-quantum networking is about inventory, crypto-agility, long-lived data risk, secure boot, VPNs, certificates, and refresh planning before the emergency arrives.
Radarr Homelab Setup Guide: Install, Update, Optimize, Lists, and Tdarr Integration
A detailed Radarr homelab setup guide covering install choices, updates, root folders, quality profiles, custom formats, import lists, download clients, Plex visibility, and Tdarr integration.
Designing Networks With DoD IL5 in Mind: Campus, Data Center, IT, and OT Security
How to design campus, data-center, IT, and OT networks that can support DoD IL5 mission systems without pretending a network alone is compliant.
Cisco IL5-Aware Purdue Architecture Reference Design
Map Cisco product roles across Purdue-style OT, enterprise, and cloud boundaries, with support checks and authorization evidence; this author-composed design is not a Cisco-validated or IL5-authorized deployment.
Build and Test a Plex, Prowlarr, Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr Stack
Build a lawful Plex and Arr stack one verified handoff at a time, with consistent Docker paths, private defaults, playback proof, and a recovery-ready configuration ledger.
Live Protect and Runtime Vulnerability Shielding for Network Infrastructure
Assess Cisco Live Protect only for supported platforms, releases, and vulnerabilities, with monitoring and rollback while permanent fixes are tested; runtime shielding does not replace patching.
Sonarr Homelab Setup Guide: Install, Update, Optimize, and Connect to Tdarr
A detailed Sonarr homelab setup guide covering install choices, updates, paths, permissions, quality profiles, indexers, download clients, list behavior, Plex visibility, and Tdarr integration.
WireGuard Home VPN: Secure Remote Access for Your Homelab
A practical WireGuard home VPN guide for secure homelab access, including routing design, firewall rules, DNS, validation, and gear recommendations.