June 2026
SABnzbd Performance Tuning for a Homelab Media Server
A detailed SABnzbd tuning guide covering incomplete folders, local disk, connection counts, article cache, Direct Write, categories, priorities, API errors, and Sonarr/Radarr imports. Rights and lawful use: Use SABnzbd categories, providers, and automation only for downloads you are entitled to access and media you may lawfully keep. Faster connections, Direct Write, and automated Sonarr or […]
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
A network is not "Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 5 (IL5) compliant" by itself. A network can, however, be designed to support a mission system categorized at IL5 or pursuing a DoD IL5 authorization. That distinction matters. IL5 is about the mission system, the authorization boundary, the data being protected, the controls that are […]
Cisco IL5-Aware Purdue Architecture Reference Design
A Cisco-centered IL5-aware Purdue architecture with current Cisco reference design guidance, OT segmentation, post-quantum planning, and supportability notes.
Complete Plex, Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr Setup for Beginners
A complete beginner-friendly Ubuntu and Docker Compose setup guide for Plex, Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr with safe paths, permissions, API wiring, validation tests, backups, and next steps.
Live Protect and Runtime Vulnerability Shielding for Network Infrastructure
Live Protect is Cisco’s runtime shielding approach for reducing exposure while teams plan upgrades. It should complement patching, segmentation, and lifecycle management, not replace them.
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.