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Stop Using Bitly: Self-Host Your Own URL Shortener with Shlink and Docker

July 19, 2026

Ditch Bitly's restrictive limits. Learn to deploy Shlink, a modern self-hosted URL shortener, using Docker and MariaDB for professional link management and full data ownership.

HomeLab

Self-Hosted S3-Compatible Storage: Run MinIO on Docker for HomeLab Backups and Media

July 17, 2026

MinIO is an S3-compatible object storage server you can run on Docker, replacing AWS S3 for HomeLab backups, media, and app data. This guide covers setup, IAM configuration, tool integration, and production tips from hands-on experience.

HomeLab

Ditch the Cloud: Self-Host ntfy on Docker for Instant Lab Alerts

July 17, 2026

Tired of missing critical server alerts? Learn how to self-host ntfy on Docker for a private, lightning-fast notification system that works with any script or HomeLab service.

HomeLab

Self-Host NocoDB: Turn Your Docker Volumes into a Private Airtable Clone

July 16, 2026

Ditch the spreadsheets. Learn how to deploy NocoDB on Docker for a self-hosted, no-code database that makes HomeLab inventory and task management effortless.

Networking

BIRD Routing Daemon on Linux: Configure BGP and OSPF for HomeLab and Self-Managed Networks

July 5, 2026

BIRD2 is a mature, lightweight routing daemon widely used at ISPs and internet exchanges — and it works just as well for HomeLab BGP route reflectors and OSPF-based self-managed networks. This guide walks through installing BIRD2 on Linux, configuring BGP with templates and route filters, setting up OSPF adjacencies, and verifying everything with the birdc control shell.

HomeLab

Stop Fighting the CLI: Why Dockge is the Best Docker Compose Manager for Your HomeLab

July 1, 2026

Is Portainer too heavy for your HomeLab? Discover Dockge, a lightweight and file-based Docker Compose manager that keeps your YAML files accessible and your UI lightning fast.

HomeLab

Self-Hosted CalDAV/CardDAV Server with Radicale on Docker: Sync Calendars and Contacts Without Google or iCloud

June 30, 2026

Set up Radicale on Docker to privately sync CalDAV calendars and CardDAV contacts across iPhone, Android, and desktop — no Google account or iCloud required. Includes Nginx reverse proxy, bcrypt authentication, and long-term production tips.

HomeLab

Deploy Tdarr on Docker: Automated Distributed Video Transcoding for HomeLab Storage Optimization

June 28, 2026

Tdarr is a distributed video transcoding system that automatically converts your media library to H.265/AV1 to reclaim storage space. This guide covers deploying Tdarr on Docker, setting up remote worker nodes across your HomeLab, enabling GPU transcoding with NVENC, and practical tips from running it in production.

HomeLab

Remote 3D Printing with OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi: Monitoring and Automation Guide

June 19, 2026

Transform your 3D printer into a smart IoT device by deploying OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi. This guide covers remote monitoring, AI failure detection, and stabilized time-lapses.

HomeLab

Self-Hosted Map Server with OpenStreetMap Tile Server and Nominatim: Replace Google Maps API in Your HomeLab

June 18, 2026

Running your own map infrastructure with OpenStreetMap Tile Server and Nominatim gives you full location services — geocoding, reverse geocoding, and rendered map tiles — without sending data to Google or paying per API call. This guide covers the complete Docker Compose setup, from downloading a regional OSM extract to wiring up Leaflet.js and writing geocoding calls in Python. I've run this in production for a vehicle tracker and it's been solid.