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Problem GitHub started training Copilot models on the code it hosts. Although you can opt out (under Settings - Privacy), for my personal notes, prototypes, and homelab configs that’s a deal-breaker — I want a private git server that lives entirely inside my LAN, never reachable from the public internet, but still accessible with the convenience of a normal git push. Gitea is the obvious pick: small, single-binary (or single container), no JVM, web UI close enough to GitHub to feel familiar....

The Problem with Traditional Speed Tests Many people use services like speedtest.net or fast.com to test their network / WiFi performance. However, there’s a fundamental bottleneck: these tests measure your internet speed combined with WiFi speed, not WiFi performance alone. For example, if you want to accurately measure your WiFi throughput, you need to test within your local network, eliminating the internet connection as a variable. The Solution: iperf3 The iperf3 tool is the industry standard for testing network performance....

If you’re running a homelab, at some point you’ll want your services to use valid SSL certificates. Once you reach that stage, you’ll likely run into challenges around how to manage those certificates and deploy them across all of your services. For example, in my setup, I run several virtual machines and containers on a Proxmox instance. I also have OpenWRT routers where I want SSL certificates deployed and properly managed....

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....