Most computers come with their own web server and, if they don’t, it’s easy to install one. Setting it up can take a bit of work, but it’s well worth it in my opinion. In fact, I don’t consider my ...

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Wildebeest is a new project that attempts to make it easier to set up and manage a corner of the Fediverse. Wildebeest is a new project that attempts to make it easier to set up and manage a corner of ...

When it comes to online privacy, there have been numerous ways that you can protect yourself and your data. However, the VPN remains the most popular method to keep your privacy safe while browsing ...

You may have seen plenty of online ads about paid VPN services. However, as we explained in a previous article, it’s not a good idea to tunnel all your internet traffic through a VPN service. Unlike ...

pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router based on FreeBSD. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up your own OpenVPN server on pfSense pfSense is a popular firewall/router that ...

If you've been thinking of migrating from Twitter, and Mastodon is your desired destination, there are a few changes you'll want to consider. While Mastodon is regarded as a decent alternative to the ...

Personal Data Servers are the persistent data stores of the Bluesky network. It houses a user's data, stores credentials, and if a user is kicked off the Bluesky network the Personal Data Server admin ...