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why-you-need-to-learn-linux
cat why-you-need-to-learn-….md
title: "Why You Need To Learn…"
tags: [linux]
reads: 4min
linux

Why You Need To Learn Linux

If you’ve spent time playing around with computers and servers, you’ve likely heard of Linux. It’s an essential skill, …

Dec 24, 2023 4 min
why-you-need-to-selfhost-a-web…
cat why-you-need-to-selfho….md
title: "Why You Need to Selfhost a…"
tags: [selfhosting]
reads: 2min
selfhosting

Why You Need to Selfhost a Website

If you work in tech, or even if it’s a hobby for you, you’ll understand that it’s an ever-changing field with an endless …

Nov 6, 2023 2 min
umbrel
cat umbrel.md
title: "Umbrel: A Selfhosted…"
tags: [selfhosting]
reads: 3min
selfhosting

Umbrel: A Selfhosted Dashboard

Overview Self-hosting can be intimidating, especially for newcomers to concepts like Docker, Linux, Networking, and …

Sep 27, 2023 3 min
selfhosting-proxmox
cat selfhosting-proxmox.md
title: "Embracing Proxmox:…"
tags: [selfhosting, proxmox]
reads: 2min
selfhosting

Embracing Proxmox: Virtualization Adventures in Self-Hosting

Recently, I made the decision to upgrade from hosting my services on a collection of single-board computers, such as my …

Sep 20, 2023 2 min
docker-backup-and-restore-scri…
cat docker-backup-and-rest….md
title: "Docker Volume Backup and…"
reads: 5min

Docker Volume Backup and Restore Script

In this guide, we’ll walk through a Python script that allows you to backup and restore Docker containers remotely using …

Sep 6, 2023 5 min
my-new-home-server-hp-elitedes…
cat my-new-home-server-hp-….md
title: "My New Home Server - HP…"
reads: 3min

My New Home Server - HP EliteDesk 800 SFF

Since I launched my YouTube channel and Blog about 2 years ago (my blog has seen its fair share of creations and …

Aug 29, 2023 3 min
docker-swarm
cat docker-swarm.md
title: "The Importance of Not…"
tags: [docker]
reads: 4min
docker

The Importance of Not Dismissing Docker Swarm: Ensuring Your Application Can Truly Scale

Since running my YouTube channel and being part of the self-hosting community, I have seen a question come up quite a …

Aug 7, 2023 4 min
selfhosting-and-containers
cat selfhosting-and-contai….md
title: "Selfhosting and Containers"
tags: [selfhosting, docker]
reads: 4min
selfhosting

Selfhosting and Containers

You know how some things just go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly or Netflix and chill? Well, in the tech …

Jul 23, 2023 4 min
just-break-stuff
cat just-break-stuff.md
title: "Just Break Stuff"
tags: [selfhosting]
reads: 3min
selfhosting

Just Break Stuff

Do you find yourself wanting to learn something new but have no idea where to start? I encounter this situation at least …

Jul 5, 2023 3 min
setting-up-wireguard
cat setting-up-wireguard.md
title: "Setting up Wireguard"
tags: [docker, zimaboard]
reads: 4min
docker

Setting up Wireguard

When you self-host, access becomes crucial. If you’re anything like me, you probably have several services hosted, and a …

Jun 11, 2023 4 min