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… Remote access changes the default relationship with the NAS You start using it better Without remote access, the NAS stays attached to the home network. …
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Show HN: Beacon CLI for self-hosted monitoring, remote access and deployments
I've been building a cli for my homelab/self-hosted setup. The original motivation was getting tired of stitching together deployments, monitoring, remote SSH access and random scripts. It’s a open source CLI, all-in-one…
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First Homelab setup as a Junior in High School
I’m currently studying for my Security+ and CCNA, and this project has been a great way to get hands on experience with networking, virtualization, and system administration. Current hardware: 2x Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro…
Show HN: Mirrorball – easy port forwarding for remote dev hosts
Made a simple, free/open-source helper app to forward ports from remote hosts to localhost/etc. Just simple SSH under the hood, but a lot easier to deal with multiple ports & repeated connections (just toggle a switch in…
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My small German homelab – NAS, OPNsense, Plex and lots of backups
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… Like many other users, my ISP also uses CGNAT, which means my home connection doesn't have a publicly routable IP address. Plex's built-in remote access feature, which works by forwarding port 32400 through your router, largely doesn't work behind a CGNAT. …
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… HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. What’s in the hardware? The Onvis Smart Button is a battery-operated Apple Home remote built with Thread. …
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