In this post I will describe a very practical use case of running a Wireguard VPN server on Docker. This time I will be creating a docker container using docker-compose method. Why use a VPN? VPN services offer several benefits to users. Firstly, they provide enhanced online security by encrypting internet traffic, making it difficult for hackers or third parties to intercept sensitive information. Secondly, VPNs allow users to browse the internet anonymously, protecting their privacy and preventing websites from tracking their online activities....

In recent years, the technology industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in the adoption of containers, with an increasing number of applications and services being ‘containerized.’ Containers, and Docker in particular, have been lauded for their ability to provide unparalleled isolation and security to applications. However, while containers offer substantial benefits, they are not a silver bullet solution to all security challenges. Security considerations It is crucial to understand that the security of a container hinges heavily on its configuration....

I was playing with ChatGPT recently and asked it to write a poem about Linux. Check it out :) Linux poem In the land of tech, there reigns a king so bold, A system so powerful, it never grows old. It’s sleek, it’s smart, it’s Linux you see, An open-source wonder, that’s always free. With its command line skills, it can do so much more, Than other systems that you’d normally adore....

Following my previous post on nginx installation process, I will now describe the process of deploying a Django WSGI application on nginx. Tero Karvinen has a great guide on his website on deploying Django using Apache 2 webserver and mod_wsgi, which I have adapted to use for nginx. Install virtual environment The first step is to create a new virtual environment inside your directory. In this example, I will store my Django projects in the /home/evgeni/publicwsgi directory, and activate the virtual environment using the following commands:...

For nearly my entire career, I’ve been using the Apache2 web server as my main solution for web hosting. For many years, Apache2 was the number 1 web server and the obvious choice. However, the competitor nginx has been on the rise and a few years ago, took the #1 spot away from Apache. I am now working on a new web project and decided to give nginx a try. I run my setup on a newly installed Debian 11 virtual machine that I acquired from Digital Ocean....

Have you tried OpenWRT? If you haven’t, you definitely should. OpenWRT is an open-source router software that allows you to turn a basic router into a powerful device. You can do a lot of things with OpenWRT. In addition to just using it as a simple WiFi router, you could route your traffic via VPN, set up VLANs, and so much more. The possibilities are almost limitless. However, there are a few drawbacks to OpenWRT....

I’m sure that by now many of you have played around with the ChatGPT model by OpenAI. If not, you should definitely try it out! You can interact with the model via your web browser, but it’s more enjoyable to experiment and create something yourself. Hence, I decided to code a Telegram bot that connects to the OpenAI API. The main features of the bot include: Using the ChatGPT model with the /chat command....

I’ve been exploring the world of home automation for some time now. Like many hobbyists, I’ve found that having multiple platforms for lighting, sensors, etc. can be frustrating. There are a few open-source options available, the most popular being Home Assistant and openHAB. I’ve tried both, but personally I prefer Home Assistant due to its ease of use and strong community support. In this post, I won’t delve into the process of installing and configuring Home Assistant, as you can easily find good documentation and videos on that....

When I first heard about Proxmox VE, I knew I had to give it a try. As a tech enthusiast, the idea of creating and managing virtual machines and containers on my own hardware sounded like aa great thing to play around with. So, I set out on a mission to find the perfect device to run Proxmox VE on. After scouring the internet, I stumbled upon a mini PC on AliExpress that seemed to fit the bill....

In one of my previous posts I wrote about installing hugo. Of course, unless you want to keep your posts only private, you will need to publish your blog somewhere. Hugo’s website provides a few options for hosting and deployment of your blog. Since I already run an Apache web server on a virtual machine on Linode, I decided to simply deploy my blog using scp. BTW, I highly recommend Linode as your cloud provider....