I've always been a big proponent of using NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices for dedicated file and media storage and backup. They are a low-power, low-cost alternative to a dedicated PC server, ...

A proxy server is an easy and secure way to protect your identity online. But is it better than a VPN? We explain how proxies work and whether you should be using one. I'm a senior analyst charged ...

This self-hosted app makes it effortless to keep a track of all your containers.

Nearly all Linux distributions could serve as either a desktop or server OS. It's not like you'd want to slap a desktop environment onto Ubuntu Server and use it as a desktop OS, but you could. You ...

No matter what device or operating system you want to use, setting up your VPN doesn't have to be complicated. Moe enjoys making technical content digestible and fun. As a writer and editor for over a ...

The terminal finally stopped managing me, and started serving me.

You’ve got a PlayStation 5 and a world of ideas, but you’ve hit the console’s wall: how do you get your own custom Minecraft server running? The PS5’s Minecraft: Bedrock Edition doesn’t make joining ...

An MCP Server is a simple program that lets AI models securely access data and tools using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). FastMCP is a Python framework that helps you build MCP servers and clients.

Popular social media platforms — emphasizing their inherent "social" nature — focus on sharing content with a broad audience through posts and updates. You create a profile and set it to public, and ...