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Set up a Raspberry Pi as an energy-efficient home server with Docker, AdGuard Home, Traefik and UFW firewall. Step-by-step guide with power cost calculator.
Eight budget VPS under €10/month benchmarked with Sysbench, Geekbench, FIO, and iperf. See how Hetzner and Netcup compare in CPU and I/O performance. Full results.
Is Debian really leaner and faster than Ubuntu? I benchmarked both operating systems as Docker hosts using a comprehensive script to find the real answer.
Set up automated backups for Paperless-ngx directly in your Docker stack using Ofelia. Schedule reliable cron jobs — no external server needed. Full guide.
Create a secure, incremental Paperless-ngx backup with Docker and restore your documents in an emergency. The complete step-by-step guide for your DMS setup.
Learn how to install Paperless-NGX on your Synology NAS — a powerful open-source document management system — using Docker and Portainer. Step-by-step guide.
Install Bookstack, a powerful open-source knowledge base, on your own server with Docker and Docker Compose. Step-by-step guide for easy self-hosted setup.
Set up Immich as a private photo cloud on your homeserver. Step-by-step guide for NAS or Ubuntu — the privacy-friendly alternative to Google Photos.
Convert PFX certificates to PEM and set up SSL/TLS for your Nginx container in Docker. A practical, step-by-step guide for self-hosters to secure their web apps.
Install Neko as a virtual browser on your own server. Collaborative surfing with Docker Compose – self-hosted, private, and team-ready. Complete setup guide!
Install Home Assistant with Docker on a Raspberry Pi and build your own private smart home. Step-by-step guide for a powerful, self-hosted automation setup.
Performance benchmark: Nginx Proxy Manager vs. NPM+ (HTTP/3) vs. Zoraxy. Discover which reverse proxy is the fastest and easiest for your self-hosted setup.
Create interactive presentations with Claper. This guide shows you step-by-step how to install and secure Claper on your own server using Docker and Docker Compose.
Install Open WebUI with Docker and Ollama on your own server for a private, powerful ChatGPT alternative. Step-by-step guide to a local, privacy-first AI setup!
Install Karakeep as your self-hosted bookmark manager with Docker. Includes Caddy reverse proxy and optional AI integration – full control over your bookmarks!
Which database fits your project best? A detailed performance benchmark comparing PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and SQLite with practical recommendations for your setup.
Learn Git from scratch! A beginner-friendly tutorial covering installation, repositories, commits, and GitHub – your gateway to version control. Start now!
Install Gitea with Docker and Caddy as a reverse proxy. A beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide to setting up your own lightweight, self-hosted Git server.
Install Dawarich to gain full control over your location data. Step-by-step guide to self-hosting with Docker, Docker Compose, and Caddy as proxy for privacy.
Master essential Linux terminal commands for your server. A beginner-friendly guide with practical examples for navigation, file management, and SSH admin!
Install Paperless-ngx with Docker on your VPS and securely access your documents from anywhere. Complete guide with Caddy reverse proxy and WireGuard VPN.
Install Uptime Kuma with Docker Compose on your VPS. Monitor websites, servers, and services with real-time alerts. A complete open-source monitoring setup guide.
Choose and secure your first VPS step-by-step: system updates, new user, SSH keys, and firewall setup. The ideal starting point for self-hosting with Docker.
Install Timetagger, an open-source time tracking tool, on your own server with Docker Compose. Track projects and hours with full data control. Step-by-step guide.
Install Nginx Proxy Manager on your Synology NAS with Docker. Assign a dedicated IP to avoid port conflicts, manage SSL, domains, and more – start now!
Host your own password manager with Vaultwarden. Install it as a Docker container, configure Caddy as reverse proxy, and secure access with Fail2Ban. Complete guide.
Install Calibre, Calibre-Web and CWA on your server with Docker. Centrally manage your e-book library and access it from anywhere. Complete step-by-step guide.
Correcting risky Git history? A guide to `git reset --hard`. Understand the dangers of data loss & `--force push`, plus when `git revert` is a better choice.
Rename multiple files at once on Windows 11 and 10. Five easy methods: File Explorer, CMD, PowerShell, Excel, and PowerRename – with step-by-step examples!
Protect your Docker data and databases reliably with Duplicati. Set up automated backups, including cloud storage. Open source, flexible, and easy to configure.
Compare the best open-source comment systems for 2025: Giscus, Cactus, Comentario & more. Find the perfect self-hosted commenting solution for your website.
Install Vaultwarden on your Synology NAS with Docker. Self-host your passwords securely and privately. Complete step-by-step setup guide for your NAS.
Set up your own dedicated OpenTTD server with Docker for multiplayer Transport Tycoon. This step-by-step guide covers everything — free and self-hosted.
Learn how to bypass DS-Lite with a tunnel and make your local services accessible via a reverse proxy using Docker and Pangolin. Complete step-by-step guide.
Set up your own private cloud with Nextcloud on a VPS using Docker and Caddy as a reverse proxy. Beginner-friendly step-by-step guide – start your cloud today!
Lower your Ubuntu server's power consumption with TLP. Optimize energy settings and measurably reduce your homeserver's electricity costs. Step-by-step setup guide.
Set up your Ugreen NAS as a full homeserver: hardware prep, Docker, network config, and more. A detailed step-by-step guide to get you started quickly.
Monitor your internet speed with Speedtest Tracker. Run automatic speed tests, track history, and view charts. Set it up easily as a Docker container on your server.
Group and sort data from an Excel table dynamically using formulas. No pivot tables needed, so you keep full control over your data analysis and evaluations.
The VLOOKUP function in Excel explained simply: Learn how to reliably search data in tables, apply the formula correctly, and discover useful alternatives.
Debloat your system using Sophia Script, and install essential programs quickly with WingetUI. Get started for a smooth and optimized Windows 11 setup.
Install Linkwarden on your Synology NAS and take control of your bookmarks. A self-hosted bookmark manager with easy Docker setup – manage links efficiently!
Learn step-by-step how to merge two self-hosted Plausible Analytics instances using Clickhouse. The complete guide for consolidating your web analytics.
Deployn has been rebuilt with Astro.js and new features. Learn all about the relaunch, the modern design, and why the switch from Gatsby.js was worth it.
Install the privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative Plausible with Docker and Traefik. Set up self-hosted web analytics on your own server step by step.
Set up your Ubuntu homeserver step-by-step: from base configuration to your first Docker containers. The complete guide for beginners. Start building today.
Save time and improve code quality with automated releases using Semantic Release and Commitizen. Learn how to version your projects efficiently and reliably.
Install Paperless-ngx with Docker on your homeserver and transform your office into a paperless system. The complete step-by-step guide for your DMS setup.
Set up your new FritzBox from AVM step by step as router and homeserver — including DynDNS, VPN and network storage. The complete configuration guide.
Learn to build reusable components with variable CSS classes using Tailwind CSS. A practical tutorial for Next.js and React projects. Improve your workflow today.
Self-host Google Fonts locally in your Tailwind CSS project for better performance and GDPR compliance. Step-by-step guide to eliminate external font requests.
Two free online NPV calculators: compute net present value and internal rate of return with day-accurate cash flow entry for smarter investment decisions.
Excel's XLOOKUP replaces VLOOKUP in Office 365. Compare XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and INDEX with real benchmarks to see which formula is fastest. Data-driven analysis.
Set up DuckDNS on your Fritzbox and access your home network from anywhere via DynDNS. Step-by-step guide with all the settings you need to configure.
Set up your Synology DiskStation from scratch: VPN, DDNS, Firewall, Docker, and Nginx Proxy Manager. The complete NAS homeserver setup guide for beginners.
I deactivated Google Ads on my blog again. Here is why blog monetization with Adsense rarely pays off and what I learned about advertising revenue.
Install Nextcloud on your existing shared webhosting plan. A complete step-by-step guide to turn your webhosting into a private cloud alternative – no VPS needed!
Install Crater on your Synology NAS with Docker. Create invoices, track expenses and payments with this free, open-source billing solution for your NAS.
Combine text columns and pivot datasets in Excel using PowerQuery. Learn how to merge and transform data efficiently with practical examples. Step-by-step tutorial.
Install Proxmox VE on a VPS: requirements, ISO upload via SFTP, installation steps, and creating your first LXC container. Explained with screenshots.
Install Calibre on your Synology NAS with Docker. Manage and organize your e-books, convert formats, and use Calibre-Web as a web interface on your NAS.
Install the free personal finance software Firefly III on your Synology NAS with Docker. Manage income and expenses privately and clearly on your own server.
Convert any Google Drive share link into a direct download link. Free, no sign-up required – generate instant download links for your files in seconds.
Automate workflows efficiently with n8n. Set it up with Docker and Traefik as a reverse proxy, including SSL and practical examples – save time automating!
Step-by-step guide: Build a blog with Gatsby.js and Ghost as a headless CMS. Set up everything on your VPS, configure Docker, and publish your website.
Run Ghost CMS with Docker behind a Traefik reverse proxy. A step-by-step guide for building your own blog system with SSL and a custom domain – get started now!
Set up your Asustor NAS as a homeserver step by step: VPN, firewall, reverse proxy, Gitea and Calibre with Docker. The complete NAS homeserver guide.
Set up your own mail server with Mailcow and Docker. Run it behind Traefik as a reverse proxy with SSL, spam filtering, and webmail – complete step-by-step guide!
Install Mistborn and turn your server into a secure cloud platform with built-in firewall and WireGuard VPN. A complete step-by-step guide – get started now!
Set up the container manager Portainer behind Traefik as reverse proxy. Manage your Docker containers conveniently via the web interface from anywhere.
Replace Disqus with Commento++, a privacy-friendly commenting system. Self-host it with Docker and Traefik reverse proxy for full data control on your blog.
Set up a self-hosted e-book manager with Calibre and Calibre-Web as GUI behind Traefik reverse proxy. Manage your e-books privately on your own server.
Host your own privacy-friendly web analytics with Shynet. Learn how to deploy Shynet as a Docker container behind a Traefik reverse proxy. Step-by-step setup guide.
Replace Nano with Visual Studio Code for remote development. Connect VS Code to your server via SSH in a few simple steps and use extensions directly on the server.
Set up your server with Docker and configure Traefik as a reverse proxy using Docker Compose. Get automatic SSL certificates and secure container management.