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Ubuntu Server Provisioning
Ubuntu

Ubuntu Server Provisioning

Learn how to provision an Ubuntu Server from scratch.
01 Apr 2025 5 min read
Personal Data Server
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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
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
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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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