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Self-Host Homepage Dashboard on a VPS
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Self-Host Homepage Dashboard on a VPS

Build a single start page for every service on your VPS with Homepage. Docker, Caddy auto-HTTPS, live service widgets, container discovery, and backups.

20 min read
Self-Host Netdata on a VPS for Real-Time Server Monitoring
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Self-Host Netdata on a VPS for Real-Time Server Monitoring

Install Netdata on a VPS for per-second, real-time server metrics. Lock down the dashboard behind Caddy, tune it for a small box, and stream multiple servers to one parent.

20 min read
Self-Host PocketBase on a VPS as Your App Backend
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Self-Host PocketBase on a VPS as Your App Backend

Run PocketBase on a small VPS as a complete backend with database, auth, file storage, and a realtime API. Systemd service, Caddy HTTPS, and backups.

17 min read
Self-Host Vikunja on a VPS for Task Management
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Self-Host Vikunja on a VPS for Task Management

Run your own Vikunja server on a small VPS with Docker, Postgres, and Caddy. A private Todoist alternative with list, kanban, gantt, CalDAV, and HTTPS.

23 min read
Self-Host SearXNG on a VPS for a Private Metasearch Engine
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Self-Host SearXNG on a VPS for a Private Metasearch Engine

Run your own SearXNG metasearch engine on a small VPS with Docker and Caddy. Get Google-quality results with no tracking, no ads, and no profiling.

21 min read
Self-Host Ghost on a VPS with Docker and Caddy
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Self-Host Ghost on a VPS with Docker and Caddy

Run your own Ghost blog and newsletter on a VPS. Step-by-step Docker Compose setup with MySQL 8, Caddy automatic HTTPS, SMTP email, and daily backups.

15 min read
Run Claude Code and Codex 24/7 on a VPS (Laptop Off)
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Run Claude Code and Codex 24/7 on a VPS (Laptop Off)

Keep Claude Code and Codex running around the clock on a cheap VPS that ships with both CLIs preinstalled, so your AI coding agents work even with your laptop shut.

22 min read
Self-Host Actual Budget on a VPS for Private Money Management
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Self-Host Actual Budget on a VPS for Private Money Management

Run your own Actual Budget server on a small VPS with Docker and Caddy. Private envelope budgeting with HTTPS, end-to-end encryption, multi-device sync, and backups.

23 min read
Stop Brute-Force Attacks on a VPS with CrowdSec
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Stop Brute-Force Attacks on a VPS with CrowdSec

Install CrowdSec on a Linux VPS to detect and block brute-force attacks, scanners, and bots using behavior scenarios plus a crowd-sourced IP blocklist.

20 min read