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Part 3: A High-Availability DNS Network with AdGuard Home

Learn to build a high-availability, ad-blocking DNS network with AdGuard Home. This step-by-step guide covers deploying on a homelab server, a free Oracle Cloud VM, and using Docker macvlan for ultimate redundancy.

Oct 2025
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Part 2: Homelab Management & Monitoring

Elevate your homelab with a professional management and monitoring stack. This guide details how to deploy Nginx Proxy Manager, Prometheus, Grafana, and a Homer dashboard using Docker.

Sep 2025
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Part 1: Reviving an Old Laptop with Debian & Docker

Kickstart your homelab by turning an old laptop into a secure server. This guide details the process of installing Debian, performing initial hardening, and setting up Docker and Docker Compose for a solid foundation.

Sep 2025
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How I Built My Own Ad-Blocking DNS Server in the Cloud (2025 Updated Edition!)

Enjoy a faster, ad-free internet everywhere. This 2025 guide details how to build a free, private DNS server with AdGuard Home on an AWS EC2 instance, complete with SSL encryption and automated renewal.

Aug 2025
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Running Private Adguard Server on Cloud (Linode)

Get universal ad-blocking on all your devices. This guide shows you how to easily set up a private AdGuard Home DNS server on a Linode cloud instance for enhanced security and privacy on the go.

Feb 2025
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Dive into AI Fun: Running DeepSeek-R1 on a Docker Container on Ubuntu

Dive into local AI! This guide shows you how to easily run the powerful DeepSeek-R1 model on Ubuntu using Ollama and Docker, complete with all the necessary commands for setup and execution.

Feb 2025