Home Server Setup Guide (Part 5): Setting Up Pi-hole with Podman for Ad-Free Browsing
Ready to banish ads and trackers from every device on your network? In this guide, I’ll walk you through setting up Pi-hole a powerful DNS-based ad blocker using Podman, a lightweight, daemonless container engine, on your home server. Say goodbye to intrusive pop-ups and hello to a cleaner, faster browsing experience all while keeping your setup secure and efficient. Let’s dive in!
Home Server Setup Guide (Part 4): Self-Hosting Passwords with Vaultwarden and Tailscale
Now that your old laptop is a server, let’s make it truly useful. In this guide, I’ll show you how to host your own password manager with Vaultwarden and secure it with Tailscale. Plus, To enhance privacy, we’ll configure Tailscale with GitHub authentication. Ready to take control of your passwords?
Home Server Setup Guide (Part 3): Installing NixOS on Your Old Laptop
Home Server Setup Guide (Part 2): Hardware Requirements, OS Choices, and Why NixOS?
Converting an Old Laptop into a Home Server: A Comprehensive Guide
DNS Explained: The Secret System Behind Every Website Visit
Imagine having to remember the long string of numbers for every website you visit—like Google, Facebook, or your favorite blog. Sounds like a nightmare, right? That’s where DNS (Domain Name System)steps in! It acts like the internet’s phonebook, converting easy-to-remember website names into the numeric IP addresses that computers understand
From Wi-Fi to the Web: How Your Home Network Connects to the Internet
Have you ever wondered how your devices connect to the internet, or what happens behind the scenes when you open a website? Your home network is the backbone of this experience.
- Overview: This post covers how your home router manages device connections, assigns IP addresses, and translates network requests. Understanding these basics provides insight into how your internet experience relies on network functions like IP addresses, DHCP, NAT, and DNS.