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S-Tier Specs, F-Tier Firmware: Knock-off Switches and VLAN 1

Published on July 23, 2026
by CorruptCache

The gamble when using a generic managed switches and infrastructure vulnerabilities caused by poor firmware.

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Build First, Study Second: How a DIY UnRAID NAS Kickstarted My IT Journey

Published on July 16, 2026
by CorruptCache

The pros & cons of UnRAID and how it was the right choice for my first server and build first philosophy

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Locked Out of the OPNsense GUI? Bypassing the HDMI Bug on Bare-Metal

Published on July 7, 2026
by CorruptCache

How we fixed the innevatible firewall GUI lockout and the power of option 13.

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More Than Packets: How Network+ Transformed My Approach to Application Security

Published on July 8, 2025
by CorruptCache

Discover how mastering networking fundamentals through the CompTIA Network+ certification can revolutionize your approach to application security and vulnerability assessment.

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