kevin@adjacentnode:~$ whoami --human --full
Network engineer · creator · educator
KEVIN NANNS_
I make technology easier and fun.
I'm Kevin. AdjacentNode is where I explain networking, Wi-Fi, security, and technical careers without gatekeeping or vendor fog.
kevin@adjacentnode:~$ ls -la ~/start-here
START_HERE
Choose the path that matches why you're here.
4 directories // public accessabout-kevin/
[HUMAN]$ cd ~/about-kevinThe person behind AdjacentNodeMy path through IT, what I believe about learning, and why I make this work public.
→ read my storywatch/
[VIDEO]$ open ~/watchNetworking made visiblePractical explainers about networking, Wi-Fi, security, labs, and technical careers.
→ watch my contentlearn/
[FREE]$ ls ~/learn/freeTools you can use while workingCheat sheets, packet filters, labs, diagrams, and field notes without the vendor fog.
→ use my resourceswork-with-me/
[SELECT]$ ./work-with-me --fitTechnical stories for useful productsAudience fit, campaign formats, trust boundaries, and the path to a useful partnership.
→ view sponsor infokevin@adjacentnode:~$ tail -f ~/latest --video --notes
LATEST_OUTPUT
Recent videos and field notes.
[PLAY]video/designMost Network Engineers Fail This Interview Question
10.5K views · 15:35
[PLAY]video/labStop Buying Gear: Design Your Network Home Lab the Right Way
42.3K views · 7:33
field-noteMy Favorite Network Engineer Interview Question
A good networking interview question should show how someone thinks, not just whether they memorized a command. This enterprise design prompt does exactly that.
field-noteThe CCNA Is Changing in 2027. Here Is What Actually Matters.
Cisco is updating the CCNA 200-301 exam in February 2027. AI is the headline, but the more important shift is practical troubleshooting.
field-noteHiding Your WiFi Network Doesn't Actually Hide It
That 'hide network' checkbox feels like locking a door. It isn't. Here's what actually happens when you hide your SSID and why it doesn't protect you from anything.
kevin@adjacentnode:~$ find ~/learn -type f | head -4
FREE_RESOURCES
Keep these open while you work.
kevin@adjacentnode:~$ ./sponsors --fit-check
PARTNERSHIP_CHANNEL
Useful products deserve useful explanations.
If your product helps technical people build, fix, secure, monitor, or learn networks, show me the real problem it solves.
- [OK] technical audience fit
- [OK] creator-led explanation
- [LOCK] trust boundaries preserved