ddclient, Certbot, Incus and an Nginx Reverse Proxy Home Server

Posted on Sun 09 June 2024 in /hacks

This post is a discussion on how I set up my home server, using what technologies and my reasoning for each decision.

As many technology tinkerers do, I have set up a home server for my computing needs. Despite the low number of potential users (little more than my household …


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Encrypted BTRFS Arch Installation

Posted on Sun 09 June 2024 in /hacks

I have recently had to do a re-install for my laptop (technically netbook) and I was interested in the 'easy snapshotting' available with BTRFS, so this is a quick guide to how I set my netbook.

First I used the latest arch ISO written to a USB drive, and booted …


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GrapheneOS Pixel 7 Pro

Posted on Sun 09 June 2024 in /hacks

I started looking for a new phone when my current one started being a serious detriment to my productivity. I was unable to use apps unless verified by the vendor, I was constantly bombarded by ads on the apps that they did let through, and I was always cautious about …


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IP Camera

Posted on Fri 25 August 2023 in /hacks

I have a home assistant system and two destructive cats, so I decided keeping watchful eyes on them when I am not home would probably be a good idea in the interest of my house. I am a big advocate of free (libre) products, but I could not find a …


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