Self-Hosting

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

Setting up the Chipsailing CS9711 fingerprint reader on Linux Mint

USB fingerprint readers authenticate users at login, sudo, and the lock screen via PAM. Covers hardware, drivers, enrollment, and the security model.

Moving from VirtualBox to Docker Desktop on Linux

Migrate from VirtualBox to Docker Desktop on Linux. Containers are leaner for development. Covers Dockerfiles, networking, volumes, and workflow.

Self-hosting Gitea as a GitHub alternative: setup, CI/CD, and mirroring

Self-hosted Git platform with GitHub features: pull requests, CI/CD, registries, and mirroring. Deploy production-ready Gitea with Docker in minutes.

Reverse engineer USB devices with Wireshark and Python

Reverse engineer USB devices by capturing traffic in Wireshark and writing Python drivers with pyusb. Skip vendor software and control it from Linux.

Setup a private WireGuard VPN for secure remote access

WireGuard's small codebase and modern cryptography make VPN setup fast. Covers key generation, config, firewall rules, and multi-device access.

Fixing Wayland screen tearing on Linux Mint (2026)

Fix screen tearing on Wayland by tuning GPU drivers, compositor settings, and VRR. Includes NVIDIA, AMD, Intel-specific solutions and profiling tools.