Tag: networking

DNS Records Explained — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and More

Learn what DNS records are, how they work, and when to use each type. Covers A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SOA, SRV, and CAA records with practical examples.

Subnet Masks and CIDR Notation — A Practical Networking Guide

Understand subnet masks, CIDR notation, and IP address ranges. Learn to calculate network addresses, broadcast addresses, and host counts with examples.

Pi-hole Setup Guide — Block Ads on Your Entire Network

Install and configure Pi-hole on Raspberry Pi to block ads and trackers across all devices. Includes Docker setup, custom blocklists, and router configuration.

Reverse Proxy with Caddy on Raspberry Pi

Set up Caddy as a reverse proxy on Raspberry Pi with automatic HTTPS. Route multiple services through one domain with subdomains.

WireGuard VPN on Raspberry Pi — Secure Remote Access

Set up WireGuard VPN on Raspberry Pi for secure remote access to your homelab. Covers both manual install and Docker, with client configs for phone and laptop.

Headless Raspberry Pi Setup — SSH & WiFi Without a Monitor

Set up a Raspberry Pi without a monitor or keyboard. Configure SSH, WiFi, and static IP from your laptop using Raspberry Pi Imager.

How to Install Homebrew on Mac (Apple Silicon) — The Missing Package Manager

Install and use Homebrew on Apple Silicon Macs (M1–M4). Covers setup, PATH configuration, installing packages like nmap, updating, and common troubleshooting.

Raspberry Pi Cluster Setup (Kubernetes)

Build a Raspberry Pi cluster running Kubernetes. Step-by-step guide covering networking, K3s install, and multi-node workloads.