This is my space for sharing hands-on tech notes, personal discoveries from the homelab, and lessons learned while exploring IT systems and networks.
Latest Journal Posts
- The Turbo Router: Why I Built My Own Router on RouterOSby Rudy ValenciaMost people let their ISP give them a router – or maybe they go out and buy a decent consumer-grade model and call it a day. I went in a different direction. I built my router from scratch using a Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF, installed MikroTik RouterOS, and turned it… Read more: The Turbo Router: Why I Built My Own Router on RouterOS
- Synology’s drive lockdown: smarter hardware or vendor trap?by Rudy ValenciaSynology’s latest NAS models are now limiting support to their own branded drives. As a DS923+ owner, I explore what this means for homelab builders, why vendor lock-in is a growing concern, and what alternatives I’m already considering. Synology has recently started locking down drive compatibility in their latest NAS… Read more: Synology’s drive lockdown: smarter hardware or vendor trap?
- Introducing my new blogby Rudy ValenciaHi, I’m Rudy Valencia, a Northern Colorado native. I am a technologist at heart who is looking to grow into a career in Information Technology and Systems Administration. This blog will be a great resource with content about technology and how it can improve our lives. I decided to start… Read more: Introducing my new blog