How To Install phpMyAdmin Easily Using RunCloud
Note: in RunCloud, we use MariaDB for your database. It is an enhanced drop-in replacement for MySQL, made by the original developers of MySQL with the promise of maintaining ongoing…
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VCF 9.x Bringup Series – Part1: Preparing ESX Hosts
This is part 1 of a series of blog posts where I will walk you through all the steps needed to prepare your ESX hosts as part of bringing up…
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VCF 9.x Bringup Series – Part2: Deploying the VCF Installer Appliance
This is part 2 of a series of blog posts where I will walk you through all the steps needed to deploy the VCF Installer appliance as part of bringing…
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How to Transfer a Domain to a New Registrar Without Downtime
The Domain transfer process is governed by ICANN (the organization that manages domain policies) to protect you from domain theft, which is why it isn’t instant and can take anywhere…
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Stop Using Pi-Hole Sync Tools – Technitium DNS Clustering Is Better
DNS is one of those things you barely think about until it breaks, and when it does, everything in your home lab suddenly is broken. In this video, I walk…
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How to Deploy Supabase to Hetzner, UpCloud & More
If you are a developer who needs a professional workflow, RunCloud provides features such as Git integration for atomic deployments, creating a smooth CI/CD pipeline directly from your repository.Let’s get…
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VCF 9.x Bringup Series – Part4: VCF Fleet Deployment using the VCF Installer
In this part of the series, we will proceed with the VCF fleet deployment via the VCF Installer appliance. The VCF Installer appliance replaces the Cloud Builder appliance used in…
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How to Reduce the Impact of Third-Party Code (With/Without Plugins)
The usual culprit is third-party scripts adding hidden delays.Verdict: USE SPARINGLY. Turn these scripts on when you are actively running a specific test (like analyzing a new landing page), gather your…
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How to Easily Find Your DNS Server IP Address in Linux
Why would you do this? How to Find the Current DNS Server in Linux dig @8.8.8.8 runcloud.io If you want a simpler way to manage Linux servers and avoid repetitive…
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How to Make Fewer HTTP Requests on WordPress & Speed Up Your Site
Suggested read: Server Cache vs. Browser Cache vs. Site Cache: What’s the Difference?These optimizations only go so far without a fast, reliable server.// Disable emojis remove_action( ‘wp_head’, ‘print_emoji_detection_script’, 7 ); remove_action( ‘wp_print_styles’, ‘print_emoji_styles’ ); // Disable oEmbeds remove_action( ‘wp_head’, ‘wp_oembed_add_discovery_links’ ); remove_action( ‘wp_head’, ‘wp_oembed_add_host_js’ ); Create SVG…
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15 Docker Containers That Will Instantly Improve Your Home Lab (2025 Guide)
If you want to level up your home lab fast, running the right Docker containers is one of the easiest ways to do it. In this video I walk through…
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How to Host Professional Email with Greatmail
DNS propagation usually completes within a few minutes, but can take up to 24 hours depending on your domain registrar or DNS provider.You can track progress using a DNS-checking tool…
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7 Privacy Wins You Can Get This Weekend (Linux-First)
Signal is my default for personal chats. It’s simple, secure, and widely adopted. The desktop app keeps conversations synced without drama. 1. Harden your browser Store strong, unique passwords in…
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5 Things You’re Not Monitoring on Your Home Lab Network (But Should Be)
Your home lab runs on the network. If you are not monitoring it, you are guessing. In this video I cover five areas of your network that give you real…
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AWS and Azure Outage Details; Nvidia $5T AI Bubble; @LAWRENCESYSTEMS❤️MacOS – Talking Heads Ep.406
Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of Homelab, Servers, craft beer and cocktails. Check out this episode in Podcast form over at…
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The 5 Best Uptime Robot Alternatives for Website Monitoring
Suggested read: How to Check Running Processes in Linux Using ps, top, htop, and atop CommandsMonika is a command-line uptime monitor designed for developers who like configuration-as-code. It uses a…
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How to Fix the Cloudflare HTTP Error 526
The root cause of the Error 526 almost always lies within your Cloudflare SSL/TLS encryption settings. Cloudflare offers several ways to secure the connection to your server. The mode you have…
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The First Services I Always Spin Up in Any Home Lab
When I set up a new home lab, there are always a few key services that come first before anything else. In this video, I’m sharing the exact workflow I…
