Posts by Guoan Xiao (Admin)

IP-based Split Tunneling on Raspberry Pi VPN Gateway

In a previous article, we discussed the process of turning a Raspberry Pi into a router, and also configured it…

Ocserv Advanced (Split Tunneling, IPv6, Static IP, Per User Configs, Virtual Hosting)

Setting Up Domain-Based Policy Routing & Split Tunneling on VPN Server

Suppose we have two VPN servers: one located in Hong Kong and another in the United States. The HK server…

How To Compile PHP7 From Source on Raspbian Jessie

How to Turn Raspberry Pi into a Router

If you want to turn a Raspberry Pi running Raspberry Pi OS (Debian-based) into a router, it is entirely feasible.…

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Install AdGuard Home on Debian to Block Ads

Setting up AdGuard Home on Debian is a great way to get network-wide ad blocking and DNS privacy. This guide…

Install NextCloud on Ubuntu 22.04 (Nginx + PostgreSQL + PHP8)

How to Improve Nextcloud Photos Performance

Improving photo performance in Nextcloud is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make, as the default behavior tends…

How to Package an Installed Linux system into a UEFI-bootable ISO

How to Package an Installed Linux system into a UEFI-bootable ISO

In a previous tutorial, we discussed the Systemback application that allows us to create a bootable live system from an…

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Why Millions Are Leaving Windows For Linux?

For the first time in decades, a genuine migration is underway — not just by enthusiasts, but by regular users,…

Cybersecurity Basics Every

Cybersecurity Basics Every Founder Should Understand

Startups crave speed. The market never waits for the cautious or the unprepared. Founders sprint toward funding deadlines, product launches,…

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How to Install Thinkorswim Trading Platform on Ubuntu 24.04/22.04

This tutorial will show you how to install the Thinkorswim trading platform on Ubuntu 24.04/22.04 desktop, so you can trade…

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Install WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04 with Apache, MariaDB, PHP8.3 (LAMP)

This tutorial is going to show you how to install WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04 with Apache, MariaDB, and PHP8.3 (LAMP…

Set Up OpenVPN with Stunnel on Ubuntu

How to Set Up OpenVPN with Stunnel on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

This tutorial is going to show you how to run your own OpenVPN server on Ubuntu 24.04. OpenVPN is an…

Use Clonezilla to Back Up and Migrate VPS

How to Use Clonezilla to Back Up and Migrate VPS

In a previous tutorial, I explain the process of backing up your hard drive with Clonezilla, which is a free…

Set Up Z-Push ActiveSync For Ubuntu Mail Server

How to Set Up Z-Push ActiveSync For Ubuntu Mail Server

Z-Push is an open-source implementation of the Exchange ActiveSync protocol, which is used to synchronize emails, contacts, calendars, tasks between…

reverse proxy

Differences Between Forward Proxy and Reverse Proxy

There are mainly two types of proxy servers: forward proxy and reverse proxy. When people talk about proxy servers, most…

ScalaHosting Managed VPS email server

5 Best Business Email Hosting Solutions in 2025

In this article, I’m going to introduce the 5 best business email hosting solutions, so you will have your own…

Set Up CUPS Print Server on Ubuntu

Set Up CUPS Print Server on Ubuntu (Bonjour, IPP, Samba, AirPrint)

This tutorial will be showing you how to share a printer attached to an Ubuntu computer with Windows, macOS, and…

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How to Install Mastodon on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

This tutorial is going to show you how to install Mastodon on Ubuntu 24.04 server. Mastodon is an open-source decentralized…

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How to Set Up Web Proxy on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

This tutorial shows you how to set up your own web proxy on Ubuntu 24.04 server. A web proxy is…

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How to Install Ghost Blogging Platform on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

This tutorial will show you how to install the Ghost blogging platform on an Ubuntu 24.04 server. Ghost is an…

Install Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu-24.04

How to Install Jellyfin Media Server on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial will be showing you how to install Jellyfin media server on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server/desktop. Jellyfin is a…