Pages that use the tag “technology”
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Hosting From Home
How to host a website from your home network using Wireguard, Caddy, and a VM. And perhaps why you shouldn't.
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Home Internet Away From Home
With some cheap Raspberry Pi devices, we can build a site-to-site VPN, allowing us to enjoy our home country's internet while away.
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Creating Custom Filters on AO3 with User Scripts
Archive Of Our Own doesn't support blocking, but we can use user scripts to add it (and other features) ourselves.
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Making Your Own Messaging Service For Fun and Profit
Building your own instant messaging service with XMPP gives you freedom, privacy, and fun.
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Playing Epic Store Games on a Steam Link
While Epic Game Store has some great games, many of us prefer Steam. However, with just a bit of work, you can play Epic games on Steam and over a Steam Link.
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Adventures with the Pinebook Pro
This $200 Linux laptop is surprisingly capable, but not for everyone.
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Avoiding Ads Everywhere With Wireguard VPN and Pi-Hole
Pi-Hole can block ads everywhere in your home. Pairing it with a local VPN allows you to dodge ads anywhere.
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Why You (Probably) Don't Need a VPN
How the internet works, where you’re safe, and where you’re not.
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Email Is Insecure, but You Can Fix It
Email isn't secure - it's like a postcard: anyone can see what's inside. However, you can make email secure with PGP, or Pretty Good Privacy.