Securing Your On-Premise Minecraft Server with a Cloud Proxy
Secure your home Minecraft server and hide your IP. Learn to set up a free reverse proxy using Oracle Cloud and Docker for enterprise-grade protection.
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Use Docker to Set Up a Self-Hosted GitHub Actions Runner in 10 Minutes
Run unlimited GitHub Actions builds on your own hardware with complete control! Learn how to set up a containerized self-hosted GitHub Actions runner in just 10 minutes.
5 Self-Hosting Projects That Actually Solve Real Problems
Five projects that solve real problems: network-wide ad blocking, workflow automation, private AI, note syncing, and game servers.
Self-Host n8n with Docker Compose: Complete Installation Guide (Power Automate Alternative)
Learn how to self-host n8n, a powerful workflow automation tool, using Docker Compose. A great alternative to Power Automate for automating tasks and connecting services.
Install Distant Horizons on Your Minecraft Server: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Folia Guide
Want to bring stunning, far-reaching views to your Minecraft server? This guide makes installing the Distant Horizons server plugin a breeze for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Folia servers.
Protect Your Home Network with Pi-hole: The Ultimate Ad-blocking Solution
Say goodbye to annoying ads and take control of your home network with Pi-hole, a powerful DNS-level ad blocker that works on all your devices without slowing down your browsing experience or requiring individual device setup.