Self-Hosting

How to run your own servers, Docker stacks, and self-hosted services without losing weekends to config files.

PiKVM KVM-over-IP: Raspberry Pi, $80-$385, virtual media, ATX

PiKVM KVM-over-IP: Raspberry Pi, $80-$385, virtual media, ATX

Turn a Raspberry Pi into a KVM-over-IP device with PiKVM: hardware setup, software install, virtual media, multi-server switching, and Tailscale.

NixOS for non-believers: a practical guide for developers

NixOS for non-believers: a practical guide for developers

NixOS version-controls your whole system: config, packages, services, dev shells. One flake lock makes two machines identical and ends drift.

Gatus: 50 endpoints, 40MB RAM, free status page for self-hosters

Gatus: 50 endpoints, 40MB RAM, free status page for self-hosters

Gatus is a lightweight monitoring tool that watches self-hosted services and serves a clean status page with Slack, Discord, and 20+ alert providers.

Raspberry Pi 5: N64 and Dreamcast finally run full speed

Raspberry Pi 5: N64 and Dreamcast finally run full speed

Build a retro console with Pi 5 and RetroPie or Batocera. Emulate NES through PSP with hardware guide, emulator setup, CRT shaders, overclocking.

NVMe Gen5 Linux benchmarking: 12K-14K MB/s expected performance

NVMe Gen5 Linux benchmarking: 12K-14K MB/s expected performance

Benchmark your SSD with fio, hdparm, and GNOME Disks. Get Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe speed numbers, spot thermal throttling, and set up smartd monitoring.

Pi-hole and Unbound DNS: DNSSEC, QNAME minimization, privacy

Pi-hole and Unbound DNS: DNSSEC, QNAME minimization, privacy

Block ads network-wide with Pi-hole and Unbound, a local recursive DNS resolver. Keeps your full browsing history away from outside parties.