I want to share something I just finished doing. I set up my own VPN and WordPress website on a VPS server. I used InterServer.net and chose the cheapest VPS plan they offer. It only costs a few dollars per month, but it works great for my needs. Why I Did This My work requires […]
Category: Linux
How to install How to Install LAMP Stack on Ubuntu (Simple Guide)
If you’re looking to set up a web server on your Ubuntu machine, installing a LAMP stack is a great place to start. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, a popular combination for hosting websites and web applications. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step to get your LAMP stack up […]
Setting Up Pi-hole on My Proxmox Server, A Fun and Useful Project
Today, I woke up very early — around 3 a.m. I couldn’t go back to sleep, so I decided to learn something new and productive. I opened YouTube and came across a tutorial on how to install Pi-hole on a Proxmox server. I’ve always wanted to block ads on my network and use custom domain […]
I Switched to Ubuntu MATE on My Spare Mini PC, And I Love It!
Today, I want to share something fun and simple. I switched from Ubuntu to Ubuntu MATE on my spare HP ProDesk 400 Mini PC, and so far, I’m really enjoying it! Why did I switch? Ubuntu is great, but I wanted something lighter and simpler for my mini PC. Ubuntu MATE gave me exactly that. […]
My Linux Mint XFCE Homelab, the XRDP Struggle (and Victory!)
I wanted to add a Linux Mint XFCE virtual machine to my home computer lab. It seemed easy at first. I downloaded the file, put it on my Proxmox server (it’s a great server!), made a new virtual machine, and started the installation. I thought it would be quick. I was wrong. My goal was […]
How to install SSH on Ubuntu
Installing SSH (Secure Shell) is a straightforward process that enables secure remote access to your system. Here’s how to install and enable SSH on Ubuntu. 1. Update Package List 2. Install OpenSSH Server This installs the SSH server, allowing others to connect to your machine via SSH. 3. Check SSH Service Status You should see active […]