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How to Secure a New Linux VPS: 10 Steps for the First Hour
A practical hardening checklist for a fresh Ubuntu or Debian server: a sudo user, SSH keys, firewall, automatic updates, fail2ban and backups.
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Self-Hosting on a Raspberry Pi: What Works and How to Set It Up
What a Raspberry Pi can realistically self-host, the hardware that makes it reliable, a step-by-step Docker setup and how to reach it securely from anywhere.
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How to Use .env Files Safely: Best Practices for Secrets
What .env files are for, how to load them in Python, Node and Docker, how to keep them out of Git, and what to do when a secret leaks.
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Docker Compose for Beginners: Self-Host Your First App
Learn Docker Compose step by step: install it, write your first compose.yaml, persist data with volumes, connect services and keep everything updated.
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How to Set Up Caddy as a Reverse Proxy (With Automatic HTTPS)
Put Caddy in front of your self-hosted apps for free automatic HTTPS. Caddyfile examples for one app, many apps, static sites, auth and Docker Compose.
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How to Back Up and Restore Docker Volumes the Right Way
Back up Docker named volumes and bind mounts safely, dump databases consistently, automate it with cron, copy backups off-site and test restores.