Posted inHomeLab
Ditch the Ads: Self-Host a Private YouTube Frontend with Invidious and Docker
Tired of YouTube ads and tracking? Learn how to deploy Invidious on Docker to create a private, lightweight, and ad-free frontend for your HomeLab.
Posted inAI
Stop Searching, Start Finding: Self-Host a Private AI Search with Khoj and Docker
Keyword search is outdated. Learn how to use Khoj and Docker to build a private, semantic search engine that understands the meaning behind your notes and documents.
Posted inHomeLab
Stop the Leaks: Using Gluetun as a Centralized Docker VPN Gateway
Is your HomeLab leaking your real IP? Learn how to use Gluetun and Docker to create a centralized VPN gateway with a fail-safe kill switch for all your services.
Posted inSecurity
Build a Tor Transparent Proxy: A Bulletproof Gateway for Lab Anonymity
Build a secure Tor Transparent Proxy on Linux. Route all lab traffic through the Tor network to prevent IP leaks and ensure total anonymity during security research.
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Self-Hosted CalDAV/CardDAV Server with Radicale on Docker: Sync Calendars and Contacts Without Google or iCloud
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.
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Self-Hosted Map Server with OpenStreetMap Tile Server and Nominatim: Replace Google Maps API in Your HomeLab
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.
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Self-Host Jitsi Meet with Docker: Take Control of Your Video Calls
Ditch Zoom and take control of your communication. This guide shows you how to deploy a private, professional-grade Jitsi Meet instance using Docker, covering everything from basic setup to SSL and authentication.
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Ditch Slack: Self-Host Mattermost with Docker for Total Data Control
Take control of your team's data. This guide walks you through deploying Mattermost on Docker with a PostgreSQL backend for a professional, self-hosted chat experience.
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Ditch Google Photos: Self-Hosting PhotoPrism with AI Face Recognition
Stop paying for cloud storage. This guide shows you how to host PhotoPrism on Docker to get AI-powered photo search and face recognition on your own hardware.
Posted inNetworking
Unbound DNS Resolver Setup Guide: Build a Secure Recursive DNS Server with DNSSEC Validation
Learn how to install and configure Unbound as a recursive DNS resolver with DNSSEC validation on Linux. This step-by-step guide covers quick setup, split-horizon DNS, rate limiting, and production tips for homelab and small enterprise environments.