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Notes and write-ups
everything tagged homelab
How I access my private homelab from the internet without a VPN
Accessing self-hosted services from outside a local network typically involves choosing between a complex VPN or exposing ports to the public internet. By implementing mutual TLS, devices present a client certificate during the connection handshake to prove their identity before any data is processed. This approach allows specifically authorized devices to access homelab services directly through a secure gateway, bypassing the need for manual VPN connections or recurring service fees.
How to do Raspberry Pi OS backups
MicroSD cards used in single-board computers can fail unexpectedly, leading to the loss of configuration and project data. Creating a full system image provides a recovery path to ensure work is not lost if storage fails. This approach focuses on cloning raw disk data and optimizing the resulting file size for efficient storage.