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Jekyll Deployment with Docker Compose

October 13, 2023 Patrick 0

In a fast-paced development environment, simplifying and automating tasks is crucial. For those working with Jekyll, a popular static site generator, deploying your application can be streamlined using Docker Compose. Here’s a quick guide on how to serve your Jekyll application using a Docker Compose setup. This guide assumes you have Docker installed on your machine. Understanding Jekyll Jekyll is a widely-used static site generator that powers GitHub Pages. It … (Click To Read)

Install Mealie on Docker

How to Install Mealie using Docker

October 21, 2021 Patrick 0

This article provides the required information to install Mealie using Docker. Mealie is a self-hosted recipe database and meal planner with a RestAPI with a pleasant user experience for the whole family. Easily add recipes into your database by providing the url and Mealie will automatically import the relevant data or add a family recipe with the UI editor. Mealie is a great way to keep track of all of your and your families recipes.

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Painlessly Install Docker on a Synology NAS

October 20, 2021 Patrick 0

Overview Docker is a fantastic resource that allows you to run containerized applications on your Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. It effortlessly extends the capabilities of your already powerful Synology NAS. This article will walk you through how to install Docker on a Synology NAS using the Synology Package Center within Disk Station Manager. Install Docker on a Synology NAS from the Synology Package Center Next to install Docker … (Click To Read)

Install AdGuard Home

How to Install Adguard Home using Docker

October 20, 2021 Patrick 0

This article provides the required information to install Adguard Home using Docker. AdGuard Home acts as a recursive DNS resolver. It works at the network level and blocks advertisements and internet trackers. When a home router is setup to point devices DNS queries to your AdGuard Home installation it will block advertisements for your entire home. It is similar to other network level DNS ad blockers such as Pi-Hole.  This is a quick guide that can be used for most system architectures.  You can even use this guide to install AdGuard Home on a Raspberry Pi. 

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How to Install Bookstack using Docker

October 19, 2021 Patrick 0

Bookstack is a simple, self-hosted, platform for organizing and storing information. It is a simple to use wiki platform that allows you to store your data in a hirearchy of books, chapters, and pages. This application uses a seperate SQL database to store information. If you already have a database container running, you can configure the docker run command accordingly. However, if you do not have a database container setup, it is recommended that you install Bookstack using docker-compose.

Install Ombi on docker

How to Install Ombi using Docker

October 18, 2021 Patrick 0

Ombi is a Plex Request and User Management System that allows you to share your Plex server without any of the hassle. It allows users of your Plex server to search for and request new content using an easy to manage interface. Manage all your requests for Movies and TV with ease, leave notes for the user and get notification when a user requests something. This article provides the information required to install Ombi on Docker.

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How to Install Grocy Using Docker

October 13, 2021 Patrick 0

Grocy is an open-source, web based application that you can self-host at home. You can easily install Grocy using Docker. Grocy calls itself a groceries & household management solution for your home. It works like enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for your home. The application tracks inventory in your kitchen, helps plan your shopping list based on available inventory, plans meals and serves as a recipe database.

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How to Install Plex on a Synology NAS using Docker

October 10, 2021 Patrick 0

Plex is a media server than can be used to serve your stored photos, videos, and music to your devices. Installing Plex on a Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) device is a great way to convert your NAS into a home media server. Plex can be installed as a beta from the Synology Package Center, however for this article, we will be using Docker to create a cleaner, more isolated install using a highly maintained Docker container from the LinuxServer.io team.

Monica CRM

How to Install Monica CRM in Docker using Portainer

October 9, 2021 Patrick 0

Monica CRM is an open-source, easy to use relationship manager for your contacts. CRM stands for Customer Relationship Manager, but Monica CRM is more of a personal relationship manager. It allows you to organize important information about your friends and family and can send you reminders of important events, such as birthdays and anniversaries.

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How to Manage Pi-Hole from Your Mac Menu Bar with Pi Stats

May 19, 2020 Patrick 0

Pi-hole is one of my favorite DNS level ad-blockers that can be self-hosted in a Docker container. After you install Pi-hole, occasionally it will become necessary to view the dashboard to see your network statistics, or even disable it completely for a short period to time in order to troubleshoot a network problem. In order to do that, you need to open up a browser and visit your Pi-hole dashboard, unless you are using iPhone shortcuts. To make that easier, Fernando Bunn, developed a very helpful swift application that allows you to control Pi-hole from the menu bar on your Mac.