Hey everyone, I recently ran into a strange issue with my Proxmox server and wanted to share my experience. I have three identical 14TB hard drives in my setup, and one of them kept going into a sleep-like state. This happened twice in three weeks. The weirdest part? When I…
My trusty home server, powered by a J4105, has served me well for six years. It’s been running Proxmox and handling a decent workload. But recently, as I’ve added more services like Home Assistant, *arr apps, Jellyfin, and Open Media Vault (OMV), things have started to slow down. It’s time…
Synology VPN Server TLS Handshake Errors: Troubleshooting and Fixes So, you’re running a VPN Server on your Synology NAS, and it suddenly stops working? You’re not alone. Many users, myself included, have experienced frustrating TLS handshake timeout errors that bring the VPN to a screeching halt. The typical symptom? Clients…
Ever feel like your inventory is a beast you can’t control? You’re not alone. Lots of us struggle to keep track of what we have, where it is, and how much is left. That’s why I’m diving into self-hosted inventory management software – specifically, the simple kind. Recently, someone on…
Securing Your Home Server Setup with a VPN I recently set up a home server and wanted to make sure everything was secure, especially since I plan to share and download files. I ran into some trouble getting my VPN to play nicely with my existing setup, so I wanted…
So, you want a better search experience for your WooCommerce store? You want customers to find what they’re looking for even with typos. You want to define synonyms to catch different search terms. Sounds familiar, right? I was in the same boat. I was using ElasticPress with BonsaiSearch’s free plan,…
Outsmarting AdChoice: Reclaiming Your Ad-Free Browsing Experience So, you’re using ad blockers like AGH or Pi-hole, but those pesky AdChoice banners are still popping up? You’re not alone. Many people find these ads sneak through their carefully constructed defenses. It’s frustrating, right? You’ve taken steps to block ads, and yet,…
A new application for Android users, the Calibre Web Companion, has officially launched on the Google Play Store. The app provides a dedicated mobile interface for users to connect with and manage their Calibre Web ebook libraries directly from their phones or tablets. The application was developed to provide a…
So, you’re trying to self-host Outline and you’ve hit a snag. You’re seeing the dreaded ERROR: Error parsing url: undefined message when setting up the database. I’ve been there. It’s frustrating, but thankfully, usually fixable. This error typically points to a problem with your PostgreSQL database configuration. It often means…
Building a Budget-Friendly Home Server for Apps Like Immich So, you’re looking to build a home server for apps like Immich, but you’re on a tight budget? I get it. Building a server can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. You already have hard drives, which…