Linux Basics
How to Convert any Website into a Zim File for Offline Viewing
We explore how to convert a website into a ZIM file, providing you with a handy tool to keep your essential online resources at your fingertips, no matter where you are.
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Self Hosting and Homelab tutorials for everyone. Learn how to Self Host applications on your Homelab from home.
Self Hosting
Reminder: Use Docker System Prune to Free up Space
Discover how to free up valuable storage space on your server by using Docker's built-in prune command. Learn how to remove unnecessary images, containers, and volumes with ease, and keep your system running smoothly and efficiently.
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Setup and Install MergerFS and SnapRAID (Part 2)
The final part is setting up and configuring MergerFS and Snapraid. Here is a safer system without the fear of risking data.
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Setup and Install MergerFS and SnapRAID (Part 1)
In this part, we configure and set up MergerFS. Stayed tuned as part 2 will be right on the heels of this.
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Create a Contact Form using the Self-Hosted NocoDB and GMail SMTP
Create a free, self-hosted contact form using NocoDB and GMail SMTP
Linux Basics
Easily Build and Publish a Docker Image to Docker Hub
Build and deploy a Docker image to Docker Hub with ease using a few simple commands.
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Draw and Map your Self Hosted Services using Excaladraw
You'll have a blast drawing your self-hosted diagram using the self-hosted and open source Excalidraw. Here's how I did it.
Linux Basics
Creating your first Docker Image
Creating a Docker image may seem complicated but is it? Let's dive in and containerize a simple apache website using Docker.
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Expose Services from Behind CG-NAT with Rathole
Stuck behind pesky CG-NAT? Don't have access to the router to forward ports? Maybe you travel and your laptop is your homelab. Or maybe you simply don't want to reveal your home IP to visitors. rathole will expose your services to the internet - no port forwarding required!
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You can Still use Gmail SMTP to Send E-Mails in 2023 and Here's How
Some self hosted apps require email settings. Here's how you can use Gmail SMTP to send emails in 2023. ✉️
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Event Photos and Self Hosting - Encourage Mobile Photos at your Events
Whether it's a wedding, graduation open house or a family reunion, hiring a photographer can be a huge expense. Encourage people to upload photos they take at events using a simple QR code and FileGator.
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5 Common Backup Failures and How to Avoid Them
World Backup Day (Mar 31) reminds us to double-check existing backups, as even a working script doesn't guarantee the data's availability.