Self Hosting
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A Guide to Self-Hosting Calendar & Contacts with Mailcow & SOGo
The definitive, step-by-step guide to replacing Google Calendar and Contacts. Learn to install Mailcow and SOGo on your home server, configure CalDAV/CardDAV, and sync your data securely to all your devices for true digital sovereignty.
Your First Tenant: The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Ubuntu Server VM (KVM & Virt-Manager)
A complete, step-by-step guide to creating your first Ubuntu Server VM using KVM and Virt-Manager. Learn to configure VirtIO, networking, and perform a secure installation for a high-performance self-hosted service.
The Control Center: A Guide to Installing KVM & Virt-Manager on Ubuntu
A complete, step-by-step guide to setting up a headless virtualization server. Learn to install KVM, QEMU, Libvirt, and Virtual Machine Manager on Ubuntu Server and access the GUI remotely using SSH X11 forwarding.
The Virtual Switch: A Step-by-Step Guide to KVM Networking with Netplan
A complete, beginner-friendly guide to creating a network bridge on Ubuntu Server for KVM/QEMU virtual machines. Learn the theory of network bridging and follow detailed, step-by-step instructions using Netplan for a flawless setup.
The Fortress or the Apartment Block: VMs vs. Containers, A Strategic Guide
The definitive guide to choosing between Virtual Machines (VMs) and Containers (Docker) for your self-hosted services. Learn the core concepts, security implications, and backup strategies to make the right long-term choice for your home server.
The Heart of the Kingdom: A Guide to Building Your Sovereign Server (Hardware & OS)
A complete, step-by-step guide to building a home server. Learn to choose the right hardware, install Ubuntu Server, and configure a rock-solid foundation with RAID 1 for redundancy, LVM for flexibility, and LUKS for full-disk encryption.
A Quieter Internet: The Ultimate pfBlockerNG Guide for pfSense (2025)
A complete, step-by-step guide to installing and configuring pfBlockerNG on pfSense for network-wide ad, tracker, and malware blocking. Learn to use DNSBL, select the best blocklists, and verify your setup for a faster, more private internet on every device.
Accessing Your Kingdom: The Ultimate pfSense OpenVPN Guide for 2025
The only guide you'll ever need to set up a secure OpenVPN server on pfSense. This step-by-step tutorial covers Dynamic DNS, Certificate Authorities, firewall rules, user management, and client export for bulletproof remote access to your home network.
Your Network’s First Breath: An In-Depth Guide to Essential pfSense Configuration
A complete step-by-step guide to the essential pfSense configuration. Learn to assign interfaces, configure WAN/LAN, master the setup wizard, and set up static DHCP mappings with DNS for a perfect home network foundation
Building Your Digital Fortress: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing pfSense
A complete, beginner-friendly guide to building and installing a pfSense router from scratch. Learn how to choose the right hardware, select the best Intel NIC, create a bootable USB, and install pfSense with ZFS for maximum security and reliability
