Howdy hardware enthusiasts! I’m excited to share with you my latest project: transforming a Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console using RetroPie as the emulating operating system. The last time I wrote about a Raspberry was when I converted a Raspberry PI 1 into a local DNS Server and Self Hosted AdBlocker via Pi-Hole…
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Simple measures for better network security – SSH
Since I’ve been planning on securing my SSH connections I figured I should post here as well, showing you all how you could improve your network security by simply doing the next things I’m going to list down below. I do have a fair amount of boxes and VMs running on my home lab, so…
Using a Raspberry PI as a Local DNS server & an Ad-Blocker
Raspberry Pi 1 is a small and affordable computer that can be used for a variety of projects. In this blog post, we will be discussing how we used a Raspberry Pi 1 with Pi OS to install and configure Pi-hole as a local DNS server and an ad blocker. The first step in this…
Docker, Docker-Compose, and Portainer
Docker is a powerful platform that allows you to easily create and manage containers. Docker-Compose is a tool that makes it easy to configure and run multiple containers. Portainer is a web-based management tool that makes it easy to manage your Docker containers. Together, these tools provide a powerful and flexible platform for creating and…
Installing PHP: A Comprehensive Tutorial
PHP is a popular programming language that is widely used for web development. It is a server-side scripting language that allows you to create dynamic web pages and applications. In this tutorial, we will go through the process of installing PHP and discuss how different versions of PHP work with different applications. Before we begin,…
Deploying a Web Server: Featuring Apache2, SQL, PHP and phpMyAdmin
Setting up a web server has always been a goal of mine, I wanted to be able to host my own websites, as well as create a platform for others to host their own websites. After multiple failed attempts at using different combinations of web servers and databases, I decided to go with Apache2 and…
Learning to Deploy and Use TrueNAS SCALE in a virtualized environment.
When I first decided to set up a home lab, I knew that I needed a reliable storage solution to store all my virtual machines and data. After researching various options, I decided to give TrueNAS a try. TrueNAS is an open-source network-attached storage (NAS) platform that provides enterprise-level features and reliability. In this blog…
How to Install Proxmox on a Bare-Metal Server
Proxmox is an open-source virtualization platform that allows you to easily create and manage virtual machines. In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of installing Proxmox on a bare-metal server. Before getting started, make sure that you have a bare-metal server with at least 2 GB of RAM, and a minimum of 20…
Building my Home Server: Deploying a Home Lab Environment
When I decided to set up a home lab, I knew that I needed a powerful and reliable server to run my virtual machines and store my data. I started my journey by purchasing a used server from eBay, thinking that it would be a cost-effective solution. However, I soon realized that the server I…
The ultimate IT learning journey!
As someone who has always been fascinated by technology, I have decided to take the leap and start my learning journey in IT. I am excited to delve deeper into the world of networking, network security, SysOps & DevOps. The first step in my journey was to familiarize myself with networking concepts. I started with…