self-hosting

[ vaultwarden ]

How to Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker

TL;DR Self-host Bitwarden’s open-source backend (Vaultwarden) on your VPS using Docker Compose. Get a fully functional password manager with end-to-end

Apr 15 · 8 min

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[ reverse-proxy ]

Nginx Proxy Manager vs Traefik vs Caddy

TL;DR Nginx Proxy Manager, Traefik, and Caddy all handle reverse proxying and SSL — but for different use cases. NPM wins for

Apr 14 · 9 min

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[ vpn ]

Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Your Own Server

TL;DR Deploy a self-hosted WireGuard VPN server using Docker Compose in under 15 minutes. Generate client configs automatically and connect phones,

Apr 13 · 7 min

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[ ghost-tag ]

Ghost vs WordPress in 2026: Which Is Better for Technical Blogs?

Every technical blogger eventually faces this decision: Ghost or WordPress? WordPress powers 43% of the internet and has a plugin for everything.

Apr 12 · 9 min

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[ docker ]

Docker Security Best Practices for Self-Hosters in 2026

TL;DR Secure Docker containers with 10 proven practices: run as non-root, use read-only filesystems, set resource limits, manage secrets properly, scan

Apr 12 · 11 min

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[ vps ]

Hetzner vs Contabo vs Vultr: Best VPS for Self-Hosting in 2026

Hetzner vs Contabo vs Vultr: Best VPS for Self-Hosting in 2026 Affiliate disclosure. This post contains affiliate links for some providers. If

Apr 11 · 23 min

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[ vps ]

How I Built byte-guard.net from Scratch on a Hetzner VPS

I wanted a security blog that I fully controlled — no managed platforms, no vendor lock-in, just a VPS and a stack I

Apr 8 · 5 min

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