Travels with Liam A Life of Exploration and Adventure

What I Run in My Homelab

What is homelab? A homelab is hosting services at home or in a server on some kind of cloud provider. Homelab can be as big or as small as you want it to be. I have seen people run their homelab for a laptop or have enterprise grade stuff. My hardware Switch netgear manager switch dell unmanaged switch Server Dell T410(128 Ram, 2 xerox process, and 14TB of hardrive)...

September 9, 2023 · 1 min

Deploying Lenpaste: A Step by Step

Why Lenpaste? Privacy First: Your data, your rules. No third-party access. Fully Customizable: Adjust settings, themes, and more to fit your needs. Open Source: Dive into the code and make it truly yours. Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have the following: A server or VPS. Command-line access to your server. Git installed. If not, install it using: sudo apt-get install git Installation and Deployment Step 1: Clone the Repository...

August 11, 2023 · 1 min

Taking Back Control: The Compelling Reasons to Self Host Your Email

In an age where digital privacy and security are paramount, the way we handle our email—a primary form of communication—becomes crucial. While using popular email service providers might seem convenient, there’s a growing movement towards self-hosting emails. But why would someone go through the hassle? Let’s dive in. Data Privacy and Ownership Your Data, Your Rules: When you self-host, your emails reside on your server. There’s no third-party involvement, which means no one else has access to your personal and sensitive emails....

August 11, 2023 · 2 min

Why You Should Self Host a Pastebin: Taking Control of Your Data

In today’s digital age, sharing code snippets, logs, or any text data has become a common practice. Platforms like Pastebin have made it incredibly easy to share these snippets with others. However, with the increasing concerns about data privacy and control, many are turning towards self-hosting solutions. One such solution is self-hosting a pastebin. In this article, we’ll delve into the reasons why you should consider self-hosting your pastebin. Data Privacy and Security Your Data, Your Rules: By self-hosting a pastebin, you ensure that your data never leaves your server....

August 11, 2023 · 3 min

Kevin Mitnick: The Catalyst of the Information Security Industry

Kevin David Mitnick, born on August 6, 1963, was a renowned American computer security consultant, author, and convicted hacker. His life and career have been a testament to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and his contributions have left an indelible mark on the industry. Mitnick’s journey into the world of hacking began early. His curiosity and knack for understanding complex systems led him to experiment with hacking, which eventually resulted in his conviction....

July 20, 2023 · 4 min