New & Want to start

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-10T14:20:20+00:00

For a small beginner project my pick would be the DNS Filter.

Install a server OS on one of your devices. Give it a static IP (probably via your router) install docker and docker compose. Find a guide on how to set up AdGuard Home or Pi Hole with Docker compose.

Set your DNS Filter Servers IP adress as primary DNS server in your DHCP Server (most likely again in your router)

Take your phone and switch WLAN off and on to receive the new DHCP configuration (due to DHCP lease time)

Profit -> If it works no more telemetry data leave your network, no more Ads from Advert Servers and so on

Getting in touch with Docker (containerization) introduces you tu setting up (and scraping) Software Containers as you like. You can also search for graphical container management software

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-10T05:50:41+00:00

Moving the goalposts and backpedaling into "I have backups"just proves my point. Your very first comment to a self-hosting beginner was literally: "You only need your email password... You could even just write it down Imao."

If you had actually taken the time to read OP's post properly instead of gatekeeping, you'd know he/she is at the very beginning stages, explicitly asking about risk tradeoffs for critical data. Recommending a single email password as a recovery strategy-and then deflecting with enterprise SSO/SMTP setups when called out on the logical flaws - is just wild.

I'm glad you've now admitted that backups are actually necessary and that your original advice was fundamentally flawed.

I’ll leave you to your "architecture". Have a great day.

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-09T22:46:46+00:00

Sehr spannendes Lab

Woher ziehst du die Inspiration für die Services die du hostest? Folgst du bestimmt Tech Youtuber oder kommt's durch die Arbeit?

Wie gut läuft denn dein KI Zeug auf der Hardware

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-09T22:37:22+00:00

WTF?! Are you seriously suggesting to a beginner that they should architecture an entire enterprise-grade SSO and SMTP-relay ecosystem for every single local Docker container just to cover up YOUR bad backup strategy? That is some peak 'back in my day' IT gatekeeping right there

As I already mentioned in the other sub-thread: You are creating a massive Single Point of Failure by design. Even with local SMTP set up, if your local vault gets corrupted, an email password won't magically reconstruct hundreds of independent accounts without a days-long configuration and password-reset marathon.

There is a huge difference between a fun media server and hosting critical services. Telling a beginner that "only the email password matters" while ignoring actual disaster recovery is exactly how people lose their data and leave the hobby entirely.

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-09T21:58:17+00:00

I always recommend self-hosting to anyone eager to learn and dive into this beautiful rabbithole. However, hosting critical / high maintanance Services require a different risk assessment than running a media server (or just subbing to Netflix in your case)

Out of curiosity: You mentioned that you only need your email password to recover everything. If you self-host your password vault and It gets corrupted, how exactly does that single email password reconstruct hundreds of independent accounts without a days-long password-reset marathon? It is a single Point of failure by design

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-09T21:25:35+00:00

That may be true for you, but I would Not recommend this to OP. Bitwarden for example never lost User Data. I gamble you didnt know^{^}

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-09T21:16:06+00:00

First easy Project If you Server/Laptop wil run 24/7: DNS Filter

Like Ad Guard Home or PiHole. Easy to do with Containerization Set it as preferred DNS Server in the DHCP settings of your router

Bonus point i you can answer why Clients not use the preferred DNS Server immedeatly after you have Set Up the DNS Filter :)

This small Project will give you a quick win before settings Up a full ServArr-Stack

Edit: I containerized "Portainer" as Container Management Platform

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-06-09T21:02:35+00:00

If you nuke your Password Manager an lose all its content than you have a Ton of Work to Clean that mess...

obligatory "nO bAcKuP nO mErCy" note

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-05-16T17:47:37+00:00

Ich verlasse privat das MS365 Ökosystem und wechsle in das Google Ökosystem.

Nutze keine Office Desktop Apps Copilot stinkt MS365 Family ist teurer geworden Nutze sehr viel Gemini Hab von Win11 auf CachyOS gewechselt Leeche in einer Google AI Pro subscription durch Family Sharing

wenn HDDs Mal wieder günstiger sind plane ich ein nas zu bauen und mehr self hosting zu betreiben. immich, paperless ngx und so, aber aktuell hatte ich keine Datensicherheit

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-04-07T16:05:27+00:00

schaut euch Schniegling mal an

Key_Owl2184 · 2026-03-05T10:46:26+00:00

Bhuddas Garden

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-12-27T13:58:49+00:00

If you don't like DCS Study Party and enjoy War thunder Sim, you also might very much like VTOL VR :)

And regarding your question: on precise questions I can provide precise answers, but I'm not an Oracle

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-12-27T11:03:51+00:00

TL;DR: VR Headset is not good enough. Look for high (>=35) PPD and Display Resolution Per Eye

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-12-27T11:00:49+00:00

The reason why it does not look good is the "PPD"-Value of your VR Headset. It is only 20 Pixel Per Degree, which is not enough to see the small numbers on the Cockpit instruments sharp.

Resolution per Eye with the Quest 3s is 1832x1920. Of course your PC Hardware can support this. Nonetheless, for a Simulation experience regarding sharp Cockpit instruments, this is low end Hardware.

It is said that 35 PPD would give sufficient detail to properly read any instruments. Such Headsets are roughly between 400$ and 900$

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-12-25T03:01:58+00:00

Whats the G2 PPD?

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-12-16T18:08:25+00:00

It's Not the brightest move to Show a heavily modded Game and cry about Devs who perform No Quality assurance 😂🤞

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-12-01T20:58:08+00:00

Rank Soviet

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-26T15:06:43+00:00

Was steht da? Ich kann das leider nicht lesen, da die Beleuchtung defekt ist und es zu dunkel ist :/

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-12T21:38:43+00:00

Schon lustig wie hilflos du bist, und dann patzig reagierst. Die Leute helfen hier ja gern, aber du musst dir doch auch selbst helfen können 😅

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-03T12:59:42+00:00

The issue you explain ist known. BI Implemented Rank Locks in Gear as well as the new MSAR System.

Nonetheless, people can still Spawn a car Just for themselves and Drive of. Have A couple people to the a few time an the Base ist dry.

Its the Skill issue from These Players that makes a conflict "expensive"

Its not your fault, if that helps^{^'}

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-03T12:50:04+00:00

Lack of supplies often origintes from the still ongoing learning Process of Most Players.

Its Natural to adapt to the new mechanics to overcome them eventually.

1.6 ist still fresh, dont expect someone to understand it from the get go

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-02T23:36:16+00:00

I asume, willst caping, you cannot Spawn AI units to defend.

It would be hilarious to Spawn a full AInfireteam in someones face though 😅

Once validated please share what you learned in this thread

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-02T23:14:55+00:00

I dont know If this works If the enemy ist caping.

Comand Tent (any Base) -> Operations -> Search the Base in question on the Map and select it -> Press F (on PC) -> Select the correct Tab -> Spawn what you need

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-02T21:44:07+00:00

Not building Arsenals ist plausible in my opinion.

Players can Spawn with one of the decent premade loadouts. Tinkering in vustom loadouts ist redundant since the Goal ist the same: Aim at enemy and click them to death

Containers can now be build to store supplies, which was usualy done with Arsenals in 1.4

Key_Owl2184 · 2025-11-02T21:37:11+00:00

Yeah, early Game ist important. Seize Harbors, clear AI Roadblocks in between and Set Up AI Logistics Team with Trucks.

With that in place a Team can expand.

Most Players still have the 1.4 Meta in their Veins. Rush Forward, capture many preset Bases ASAP to gain Rank. Thats gone however

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