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A secured n8n automation workflow running inside an isolated Docker container with private administration and public webhook routing
self-hosting

How to Securely Self-Host n8n with Docker

TL;DR: Self-host n8n with a pinned image, persistent encryption key, non-root user, read-only filesystem, dropped capabilities, resource limits,

enim Jun 2 · 9 min
Editorial illustration showing password vault, private email inbox, VPN tunnel, encrypted cloud storage.
privacy

The 2026 Self-Hoster's Privacy Stack: every tool I actually pay for, configured end-to-end

TL;DR: A working privacy stack in 2026 is not a single tool. It's seven decisions made in the right

enim May 29 · 8 min
Editorial illustration showing three private inboxes, encrypted message envelopes, calendar and custom-domain controls, 90-day test timeline.
email

Private Email Showdown 2026: Proton Mail vs Tutanota vs Mailbox.org — I ran all three for 90 days

TL;DR: - Proton Mail — best default for most people. Custom domain works, the apps are polished, deliverability is the best of the

enim May 26 · 6 min
Editorial illustration showing VPN app connection, self-hosted server stack, exit server map, 60-day reliability timeline.
vpn

Proton VPN in 2026: I ran it for 60 days on my self-hosted stack — here's what works and what doesn't

TL;DR: Proton VPN is the right default for most self-hosters who want a privacy-respecting VPN without DIYing one. It&

enim May 23 · 8 min
Editorial illustration showing network scan, web proxy inspection, vulnerability findings, packet capture.
security

15 Best Free Security Tools in 2026

I spend a lot of time testing security tools — for my own infrastructure, for CTF challenges, and for the tools I recommend

enim May 13 · 9 min
Editorial illustration showing five server nodes, 30-day uptime timeline, latency traces, price-performance comparison.
vps

Hetzner vs Contabo vs Vultr vs Linode vs DO: 30-Day VPS Data

TL;DR 33 days of real Uptime Kuma data from a Hetzner CPX22 in Helsinki: 99.98% uptime over 46,934 health

enim May 10 · 10 min
Editorial illustration showing Git repository branches, Gitea web panel, Docker container, developer push from laptop.
self-hosting

How to Self-Host Gitea with Docker Compose

GitHub is free, reliable, and deeply integrated into every developer's workflow. So why would anyone self-host Gitea as an

enim Apr 30 · 10 min