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How to Self-Host Navidrome (Music Streaming)
Your own Spotify, powered by your music collection. Install Navidrome on a VPS with Docker and stream to any Subsonic-compatible app.
How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma for Monitoring
A gorgeous, self-hosted uptime monitor. Install Uptime Kuma with Docker and get instant alerts when a site or service goes down.
How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server on a VPS
Roll your own private VPN with WireGuard — fast, modern and easy to manage. This guide uses a web UI so you add devices by scanning a QR code.
How to Self-Host Pi-hole for Network-Wide Ad Blocking
Block ads and trackers for every device on your network at the DNS level. Install Pi-hole on a VPS with Docker and point your router at it.
How to Self-Host Plex on a Linux VPS
Turn a Linux VPS into your personal Plex server. Install with Docker, claim it to your account, and stream your library to every device you own.
How to Self-Host Jellyfin (Media Server) on a VPS
A completely free, no-account media server. Install Jellyfin on a VPS with Docker, secure it with HTTPS, and stream your library to any device.
How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
For anyone who wants Dropbox-style file sync without the subscription or the snooping: install Nextcloud on your own VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
Game Server Specs Explained: CPU, RAM and Bandwidth
Understand what actually matters when sizing a game server: single-thread CPU, RAM per player, storage speed, and upload bandwidth — with real rules of thumb.
How to Deploy a Discord Bot with Docker
Containerize your Discord bot with a Dockerfile and run it on a VPS: build the image, pass the token as an env var, and auto-restart with a restart policy.
How to Host a Discord Music Bot on a VPS
Run your own Discord music bot on a VPS: install ffmpeg and the voice dependencies, stream audio reliably, and keep it online 24/7 with PM2.
How to Host a Node.js (discord.js) Bot on a VPS
Deploy a discord.js bot on a VPS from scratch: install Node.js, structure the project, register slash commands, secure the token, and run it with PM2.
How to Keep a Discord Bot Online with PM2
Use PM2 to keep your Node.js Discord bot running 24/7 on a VPS: auto-restart on crash, start on boot, log management, and zero-downtime restarts.
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