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Technical write-ups on networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity from real-world experience.

Cybersecurity

UniFi Protect and UniFi Access: Physical Security Done Right

A complete guide to UniFi Protect for IP camera surveillance and UniFi Access for door control — hardware, setup, smart detection, and integration.

May 30, 2025 10 min read
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Networking

Building a Scalable Network with UniFi

How to design and deploy a professional-grade network using Ubiquiti UniFi switches, access points, and the UniFi Network Application — from VLANs to WiFi.

May 29, 2025 11 min read
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Cybersecurity

Running a Sophos XGS Firewall in Your Homelab

A hands-on guide to deploying Sophos XGS as your homelab perimeter firewall — zones, IPS, web filtering, VPN, and Synchronized Security.

May 28, 2025 13 min read
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Cybersecurity

Securing Your Home Network with a Palo Alto Firewall

Best practices for configuring a Palo Alto firewall for home lab security and network segmentation.

Feb 10, 2025 13 min read
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Virtualization

ESXi vs Proxmox: Choosing the Best Hypervisor

A deep dive comparison of ESXi and Proxmox for homelab and enterprise virtualization setups.

Feb 18, 2025 14 min read
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Networking

Setting Up a Cisco Network in a Homelab

A beginner-friendly guide on configuring Cisco routers and switches for a homelab environment.

Feb 22, 2025 12 min read
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