A diagram of a Zero Trust architecture, showing how a Cloudflare Tunnel securely connects a homelab server to the public internet via Cloudflare's network.

Part 5: Securing a Homelab with Cloudflare Tunnels and Zero Trust

Learn how to build a secure, globally-accessible homelab using a Cloudflare Tunnel. This guide covers implementing a Zero Trust security model to protect your services and eliminate the need for open router ports.

A security shield with the AWS logo at the center, visually blocking unwanted internet traffic like ads (shopping cart icon) and trackers (browser window icon). This represents a cloud-based ad-blocking DNS filter.

How I Built My Own Ad-Blocking DNS Server in the Cloud (Updated AWS 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.