homelab
Plex locks hardware transcoding behind a paywall. I'd already done the iGPU passthrough work, so I moved my whole media stack to Jellyfin. Here's why, what changed, and how it went.
homelab
An empty password vault, a calm process, and why the work log matters as much as the fix
Cyber Security
How I built a self-hosted SIEM at home using Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash — the deployment, the gotchas, and everything I wish I'd known before starting
Projects
So this week I deployed Outline, a self-hosted wiki, secured behind Authentik as a single sign-on provider. This post is a full walkthrough of the deployment — including the parts that didn't go smoothly, because I think the debugging is often more useful than the happy path.
A follow-up to my 2025 homelab post When I published my homelab overview back in September 2025, I described it as "a personal data centre that mirrors enterprise environments." I meant that in an aspirational sense. Twelve months on, I think it's actually become true. The
A practical guide for anyone who's ever handed out a business card and wondered if there's a better way So here's a question — when was the last time someone handed you a paper business card and you actually did something useful with it? If
On the 3CX page, click on your account, and there you will see an option to add an IP Phone.How I built my own PBX using 3CX and Twilio — starting with a second-hand SIP phone, zero VoIP experience, and a lot of trial and error. The Story — How This
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Most people lock their front door at night. Many have a home alarm. Some install cameras or smart doorbells. And most people have home insurance. All of these things protect your physical home. But what about your digital home? Today, many houses contain dozens of internet-connected devices: * Smart TVs * Doorbell
Setting up a secure FTP server is an essential skill for anyone starting out in tech.
Docker containers are lightweight, efficient, and portable, but managing their data can become challenging as your applications scale. By default, Docker volumes provide a simple and effective way to persist container data. However, many developers and businesses eventually face the need to migrate their Docker volumes to persistent storage like
In today's ever-evolving IT landscape, a home lab has become an essential tool for professionals and students. Whether you’re an aspiring IT enthusiast or a seasoned professional looking to expand your skills, building a home lab is a cost-effective way to experiment with new technologies, learn about
When Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday rolls around, IT admins and cybersecurity specialists know it’s time to take action. The January 2025 Patch Tuesday is one for the books, addressing a record-breaking number of vulnerabilities and delivering critical fixes to secure systems worldwide. In this post, we’ll break down
As an IT support technician, your ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently can make or break your day. Knowing the proper commands can save you time and demonstrate your technical prowess, whether you're working on Windows, macOS, or Linux systems. In this guide, we’ll cover the top commands
Discover the top IT trends for 2025, including AI, edge computing, Zero Trust security, quantum advancements, and Green IT. Future-proof your business with actionable insights tailored for IT professionals and SMEs.
Mounting and unmounting drives are essential skills for managing storage devices on Linux. Whether you're handling USB drives, external hard disks, or disk images, understanding these processes ensures your drives are ready for use. This guide will walk you through the steps, making it easy to work with
File sharing is crucial to any modern network, whether at home, in the office, or across large IT infrastructures. Choosing a suitable protocol or tool to share files can significantly impact performance, security, and ease of use. Two popular network file-sharing options are NFS (Network File System) and Samba. Let’
Cybersecurity is a massive deal for small businesses. Every 39 seconds, there’s a cyberattack somewhere, and small businesses are often prime targets. Why? Because hackers assume smaller companies won’t have top-notch security. But don’t worry—there’s plenty you can do to protect your business. Let’s
This step-by-step guide teaches how to set up a LAMP stack on Ubuntu. Discover why LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is the go-to solution for hosting dynamic websites and web apps, and explore the projects you can build on this versatile platform.