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Backing Up Everything with Backrest and Restic
Backrest provides an intuitive web interface on top of Restic, turning command-line backup scripts into a dependable, automated backup platform.
It combines content-addressable deduplication and encryption with …TL;DR
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Host Your Home Services Securely with Caddy and Custom Domain TLS
Caddy simplifies reverse proxying your homelab services by automating HTTPS certificate procurement and renewals.
Using DNS-01 challenges and your own custom domain, you can serve local internal tools over valid …TL;DR
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Upgrading My Home NAS: Transitioning from Synology DS418 to UGREEN DXP2800
Upgrading from a Synology DS418 to a UGREEN NASync DXP2800 delivers massive hardware gains in CPU speed, RAM expandability, and networking throughput.
While UGREEN’s UGOS software is still maturing, …TL;DR
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Unlocking the Power of Local Offline Language Models: Set Up Ollama for Free
In today’s landscape of privacy, speed, and cost-conscious development, running large language models (LLMs) locally is becoming essential for both enthusiasts and professionals. Whether you’re working on Mac, Windows, or Linux, this straightforward guide will show you how to set up Ollama—an …
Setting up a cheap home server using Raspberry Pi
A Raspberry Pi home server offers a low-cost, high-flexibility solution for everything from ad-blocking to home automation. Here’s how you can set one up with ease.
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