Homelab Queries
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.
How To
Self Hosting and Homelab tutorials for everyone. Learn how to Self Host applications on your Homelab from home.
How To
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.
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.
How To
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.
How To
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.
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.
How To
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!
How To
You can Still use Gmail SMTP to Send E-Mails in 2024 and Here's How
Some self hosted apps require email settings. Here's how you can use Gmail SMTP to send emails in 2023. ✉️
How To
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.
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.
Linux Basics - Getting Started with OpenSSH - Installation and Port Change with Fail2ban
OpenSSH is incredibly useful as it enables secure remote access to servers, facilitates file transfers, and provides various network services such as port forwarding and tunneling.
Theme Park - Custom Themes for your Favorite Self Hosted Apps
Spice up your themes on some of the most popular Docker app images from the popular LinuxServer and Hotio groups 🔥
Building a LXC in Proxmox with Automation
Are you tired of clicking buttons in a WebGUI to create an LXC? Wish you could start having things scripted?
Self Hosting
Setup a Basic Website with Apache HTTPD in Docker
A quick and simple way to setup a basic website using Apache HTTPd with Docker. 🐳
Using PiHole as Local DNS
Tired of having to remember local machine IP addresses? Hate ads? Kill two birds with one stone! But we didn't kill any birds in the making of this article! 🐦