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Are you interested in using Linux as your main operating system on your main machine? Do you want to game on Linux but don’t want to get rid of Windows quite yet? There are solutions to test out Linux on your fancier hardware instead of ‘kicking the tires’ on an old PC. If you have
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In previous posts, we covered the utility of running a Server Operating system over a Graphical Operating System in your home network. There are pros and cons of running this type of Operating System. In my opinion, if Server reliability is what you are looking for, running a Server OS is a must. (Ideally on
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A few posts ago, I wrote about a device called a “Rubber Ducky”. A “Rubber Ducky” is a device that is often used by Security Professionals to test the security of Companies’ Information Systems and Networks. It often looks like a USB drive, and can plug into any computer. The sneakiness comes from the Ducky’s
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Anyone who knows me, knows that I am huge on Self-hosting. Give me four minutes and I’ll probably mention my Plex server. Twice. Organizing and hosting my own data is something I’m proud of and something I really enjoy. All that being said, it doesn’t take years of experience to self-host your own media server.
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Picture this. You are a big fan of food. You absolutely love it. All kinds. A connoisseur one might say. One of your favorite foods of ALL TIME are Paninis. You love them. Cant get enough of quality paninis. Alright, stay with me. One day, you are going along your merry way and find this
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Are you looking for a Dropbox-type solution for your Linux Server?Would you like to backup files across multiple computers? Today we are going to deploy a solution that will accomplish both of those objectives while using a fancy Web-based User Interface. The best part of this solution is that it is Free and Open-source. Syncthing
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Now that we have familiarized ourselves with Virtualized Services in the context of Containers, let’s install a fun little starter project. We are going to set up a simple Dashboard, (vital if you are joining the Homelab community) and it should only take a single docker command. In the Self-hosting community there are a few
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Now that we have a solid understanding of Virtual Machines or VMs, it is now time to cover containerization. Containerization refers to running a virtual process or service in a limited environment, with only pre-established access to storage volumes that you have allowed. Now what the heck does all that mean? It just means you
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As you begin your Linux journey, after Installing your first Linux Distribution and navigating the new landscape, the graphic environment has so much to offer. Likely the GNOME Desktop environment (if you followed the tutorial from the previous post) since that is one of the more common Desktop Environments offered with the more popular Linux
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