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Guides, notes, and experiments from the home lab.

Running a Redundant Pi-Hole Setup Using Two NICs

Guide to setting up dual Pi-hole with Docker for redundant DNS ad-blocking using two NICs. Covers prerequisites, deployment via Docker Compose, customization, and optimization for resilient networks.

August 17, 2025

Infisical: Secrets Manager

Managing secrets effectively is crucial for secure infrastructure. Infisical is a containerized solution for storing API keys, passwords, etc., securely via Docker. It offers self-hosting, simplicity, and flexibility for all project sizes.

August 17, 2025

OhMyPosh - Custom Terminal Theme

Oh My Posh transforms your terminal with customizable, vibrant themes for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Easily install via Homebrew or winget, configure with Nerd Fonts, and enhance prompts with Git status and system info.

July 26, 2025

WatchTower: Docker Management

Introduction When it comes to managing and updating Docker containers, it can often feel like a time-consuming process to keep everything running smoothly. That's

July 26, 2025

Portainer: Docker Management

Portainer simplifies Docker management with a user-friendly interface, centralizing container, volume, and endpoint management. Integrates with NGINX Proxy Manager for secure subdomains and supports edge endpoints for multi-server setups.

July 26, 2025

Self-hosting Your Own Git: Gogs

Gogs offers a lightweight, self-hosted Git service using Docker for easy setup. It provides core Git features, SSH support, and webhooks, with a user-friendly interface, ideal for managing repositories without subscriptions.

July 26, 2025

Ultimate Docker Guide

Docker is easy to use and helpful to get things up and going fast. If you aren't using docker and you want to, then this guide will get you started.

July 26, 2025

Recover Chrome and Edge Bookmarks

Have you ever been in a situation where your bookmarks are gone or that you switched to a new machine and didn't happen to sync with your Google account? How about a situation where you deleted a folder of bookmarks by mistake and you want to recover them?

July 26, 2025

Zoxide: The Versatile Directory Navigation Tool

Zoxide is a modern, smarter alternative to the traditional cd command which is designed to streamline your directory navigation.

May 27, 2024

Enhance Your Terminal Workflow With A Terminal Multiplexer (screen)

The terminal multiplexer screen is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to enhance their command-line productivity.

May 26, 2024

Effective Logging with Graylog

Effective logging is crucial for security and system reliability. Graylog, an open-source log management tool, simplifies monitoring and analysis, catering to self-hosting enthusiasts and enterprises alike.

May 19, 2024

Running Your Own Private ChatGPT with Ollama

Self-hosting ChatGPT with Ollama offers greater data control, privacy, and security. This open-source application runs locally on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Interact via Open WebUI and share files securely.

April 5, 2024

Raspberry Pi Setup

Raspberry Pi's are versatile, compact computer boards brimming with endless possibilities. This article will go over the foundation of Raspberry PIs and getting started.

March 20, 2024

Configuring SSH Authentication

SSH is the backbone of remote server administration, allowing seamless access and secure file transfers in Linux environments. However, without proper security measures, it can become a potential gateway for unauthorized access and malicious activities.

March 13, 2024

CommaFeed - Google Reader Alternative

CommaFeed, a Google Reader inspired open-source RSS reader. It's a beacon of privacy and freedom, free open-source software, and self-hostable on your own hardware.

February 3, 2024
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