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Hosting Headscale In a Container With Docker

What is Tailscale Tailscale is a WireGuard-based modern VPN. Basically, it works as an overlay network in the computers between your networks — uses NAT traversal. Its role is to be an exchange point of WireGuard public keys among Tailscale network nodes. It gives clients their IP addresses, sets the demarcation

Using Tailscale/Headscale as a traditional VPN

In this guide, we will teach you how you can use Tailscale or Headscale(self-hosted Tailscale control server) as a traditional VPN. How that works is instead of connecting through tunnels you can set a tailnet device as an Exit Node which will make it so all your traffic will

How to install Uptime Kuma, a self-hosted UptimeRobot alternative

This guide will show you how to self-host an open-source alternative to the popular uptime monitoring platform UptimeRobot. Prerequisites * Docker installed (If you don't know how to install it you can take a look at this guide) * Preferably a VPS or a machine that can be online 24/

Object Storage vs. Block Storage: Understanding Key Differences and Use Cases

I. Introduction In the realm of data storage solutions, two popular options are object storage and block storage. While both serve the purpose of storing digital information, they do so in distinct ways, making each better suited for certain use cases. When it comes to choosing between object storage and

10 Benefits of Object Storage

If you’re looking for a simple, reliable way to deploy large-scale storage, our Storage VPS solutions provide RAID-protected, high-capacity storage — ideal for object storage backends, backups, and archival workloads. They combine flexibility, performance, and cost efficiency for modern applications. 1. Scalability * Unlimited Storage Capacity: Object storage systems, like Minio

How to install Varnish Cache on NGINX or Apache

What is Varnish Cache? This guide will walk you through installing and configuring Varnish Cache as a reverse proxy in front of NGINX or Apache on a Debian or Ubuntu-based server. Varnish Cache runs perfectly on the latest Linux distributions, including Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and

Self-hosting a VPN wide ad blocker

In this guide, we will show you how to self-host a vpn wide ad blocker using headscale(or tailscale) and pi-hole Prerequisites * Docker installed * A VPS for the main VPN machine and pi-hole ## use more descriptive name instead of "main" 👉 You can grab a reliable and affordable VPS

Linux Tutorials

Setting Up Docker with Portainer on Ubuntu

Docker is an open-source platform that enables developers to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of applications within lightweight, portable containers. Containers encapsulate everything an application needs to run—code, runtime, libraries, and dependencies—making it easy to create, deploy, and run applications in any environment. With Docker, you can

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Setting Up Your Own Mail Server with Mail-in-a-Box

Hosting a mail server can be surprisingly complex, often requiring a dedicated machine for optimal performance. A VPS is highly recommended due to the following reasons: 1. Your mail needs to be available 24/7. 2. A whole server is necessary to manage the demands of mail hosting. Mail-in-a-Box works

Linux Tutorials

Getting Started with MinIO

Today, we're diving into MinIO, a flexible, high-performance object storage solution that’s perfect for a wide variety of applications. Whether you’re a developer, an IT admin, or just a curious tech enthusiast, this guide will walk you through the essentials of getting started with MinIO. So

Linux Tutorials

Installing Gitea on Docker

What is Gitea? Gitea is a painless self-hosted Git service and probably the most lightweight alternative to GitHub, GitLab and other similar platforms. A self-hosted solution for developers and teams seeking total control over their repos — Add more privacy to your code management with Gitea. Gitea provides an issue tracking