How to safely replace a faulted ZFS disk
When a ZFS pool shows DEGRADED, it means a disk has failed or stopped responding. ZFS keeps your...
Running n8n in a Proxmox LXC Container
Automation is becoming a central component in homelabs and enterprise environments. I have been using Node-RED for years,...
Nextcloud Performance Fix: ROW_FORMAT=DYNAMIC
Converting InnoDB tables to ROW_FORMAT=DYNAMIC in Nextcloud is not something that can be solved with a quick fix....
Alpine Linux LXC with Browser and RDP on Proxmox
This guide shows how to set up an ultra-lightweight Alpine Linux container on Proxmox with a minimal desktop,...
The Matrix Federation: Follow the White Rabbit
Matrix Federation isn’t a central server – it’s a network of free individuals: autonomous homeservers communicating through open...
Build your own secure chat system with Matrix
“This is your last chance.”After this, there’s no turning back. You take the green pill — you stay...
Monitoring Proxmox Snapshots – Why It Matters More Than You Think
In virtualized environments, snapshots are a powerful safety net. Whether you’re patching a critical system, updating a legacy...
Matrix Notifications for Checkmk – Modern, Secure, and Self-Hosted Alerting
Still sending monitoring alerts via email or relying on closed messaging platforms? In an age where digital sovereignty...
Fail2ban Made Easy with a Helper Script
What is fail2ban? fail2ban is a security tool for Linux servers that helps prevent brute-force attacks. It works...