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Creating a Domain Name System (DNS) Server

Creating a Domain Name System (DNS) Server

The DNS server we will create is to block advertisements, trackers, and telemetry for privacy reasons. Telemetry is the meta data of what you do online. Like diagnostic data sent to vendors. For our personal data center, we will be running the Pi-Hole. It's supposed to be a
03 Apr 2025 3 min read
Secure Ubuntu Server 24.04
Ubuntu

Secure Ubuntu Server 24.04

How to securely setup an Ubuntu Server 24.04 in a VPS.
01 Apr 2025 3 min read
Ubuntu Server Provisioning
Ubuntu

Ubuntu Server Provisioning

Learn how to provision an Ubuntu Server from scratch.
01 Apr 2025 5 min read
Public SSH Key in GitHub

Public SSH Key in GitHub

Publishing your public SSH key to GitHub can be used when you're installing a new Ubuntu Server
01 Apr 2025 2 min read
IONOS Data Center Designer
Data Center

IONOS Data Center Designer

IONOS Data Center Design is how you can create your own data center with no hardware.
01 Apr 2025 3 min read
How to find out your Public IP Address

How to find out your Public IP Address

Your IP Address is your number on the Internet. It's similar to your home address or personal cell phone number. IPv4 is the bulk of the internet. It is comprised of four sets of numbers that range from 0 - 255. Example 1.1.1.1. IPv6 is
01 Apr 2025 1 min read
Personal Data Server
BlueSky Featured

Personal Data Server

A personal data server for the AT Protocol is a self-hosted server that securely stores and manages user data, enabling decentralized identity, content, and interactions within a federated social networking system.
27 Jan 2025 4 min read
IKEv2 VPN with Ubuntu and Apple
Apple

IKEv2 VPN with Ubuntu and Apple

How to build an IKEv2 VPN server for Apple devices.
20 Sep 2024 8 min read
Sender Authentication
Security

Sender Authentication

Sender Authentication is a standard that uses DNS to publicly verify your email messages.
01 Aug 2024 2 min read
GPG Keys
Security Featured

GPG Keys

GPG / PGP Keys are the bane of forensic investigators. They are a pair of digital keys which secure your data and make your conversations private.
18 Jul 2024 5 min read
Use Apple Shortcuts and Webhooks to Download Videos
Linux

Use Apple Shortcuts and Webhooks to Download Videos

This is assuming you are using example.com as your domain and you already have DNS pointing to the server you are working on. This is also assuming you know your public IPv4 address and your IPv6 subnet.  First lock down the firewall sudo ufw allow from any to any
09 Jul 2024 5 min read
Generate SSH Keys
Linux

Generate SSH Keys

Three steps to generate and install your own SSH keys. Never use a password to log into the Linux server again.
03 Jul 2024 1 min read
How to Install and Configure Wireguard on Ubuntu
Linux Featured

How to Install and Configure Wireguard on Ubuntu

In seven steps, configure wireguard on ubuntu for your own private VPN.
03 Jul 2024 3 min read
Using UFW to Rate Limit SSH Connections for Security
Linux

Using UFW to Rate Limit SSH Connections for Security

ufw limit allows up to six new connections every 30 seconds. If exceeded, the source IP is temporarily banned for 30 seconds.
03 Jul 2024 1 min read
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