In this quick guide, we will walk you through the simple process of editing the hosts file on a Linux-based operating system. This file allows you to route a specific hostname to an IP address without needing to modify the DNS server itself. Read More
In this guide, we will be showing you how to install and use the Boot Repair Tool on the Ubuntu operating system. This tool allows you to easily fix common issues that might stop your system from successfully booting. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and run Organizr on your Raspberry Pi. This software is a great solution for organizing all your self-hosted services. Each service is separated into its own tab, which loads the service within a frame on Organizr. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and run Internet Speed Tests from your Synology NAS. To achieve this, we will use a tool called Speedtest Tester. This tester allows you to perform and record tests automatically in an easy-to-use web interface. Read More
Setting up Vaultwarden on your device using Docker. This alternative to the official Bitwarden server is aimed at being lightweight. It remains compatible with most of the features provided by the heavier official server. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to run a V Rising Dedicated Server on Linux. V Rising is a multiplayer survival game where you can play with up to 40 other vampires. We get this server to run by using a Docker container. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to disable Wayland on the Ubuntu operating system. By disabling this communication layer, you can help improve compatibility, as Ubuntu will fall back to using the older but more supported XOrg. Read More
In this tutorial, we will show you three different ways to set a custom boot animation on your Steam Deck. Changing your boot animation allows you to customize your Deck to fit your own style. Best of all, it's fairly easy to customize. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up Cockpit on your Raspberry Pi. This tool lets you remotely manage your Pi from a web browser. You can use this to easily check the status of your device, update packages and even use the terminal. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install the Jellyfin media server on to a Synology NAS. Using this server, you can easily stream the media you have stored on your NAS to any compatible client. Read More
In this guide, we will show you how to set up phpMyAdmin on your system using Docker. This is a great and easy-to-use database management tool. Docker is great for running a tool like this as it makes updating phpMyAdmin a relatively easy process. Read More
In this quick guide, we will explore how to use a task manager equivalent on the Ubuntu operating system. In particular, we will explore the system monitor tool on the desktop and the top and htop tools on the terminal. Read More
In this quick guide we explore the resolution of the Steam Deck's screen and explain some of the possible reasons behind the choice. We also cover why the Deck doesn't allow you to actually change the resolution of the screen. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use Watchtower on your Raspberry Pi. This tool automatically updates your Docker containers whenever a new image is available. It achieves this by checking the repository for updates every 24 hours. Read More
In this guide, we will be showing you how you can easily run Pi-Hole on your Synology NAS. This tool is a network wide ad-blocker that works by acting as a DNS sink hole. A NAS is a great place to run this ad-blocker as its typically kept running. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to run a MariaDB server on your system using Docker Compose. Docker makes running your desired version of MariaDB a breeze while also being simple to update and run. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you how to edit a PDF file on the Ubuntu operating system. We achieve this by using LibreOffice. This open-source office suite includes a wealth of tools, including ones that are capable of editing PDF files. Read More
In this quick guide, we will show you a couple of ways to control the brightness of the Steam Deck's screen. In addition to adjusting the brightness, we will show you how to turn the adaptative screen brightness functionality on or off. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and run File Browser on your Raspberry Pi. This software is a web-based file management tool. It allows you to download, add, remove and delete files on your system remotely. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how you can use Docker containers on your Synology NAS using Container Manager. Container Manager is a neat application that makes installing and running containers a straightforward process, even for beginners. Read More