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everything tagged https
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.
Novus just got better (again)
The latest release of Novus introduces a new command designed to streamline administrative tasks by enabling passwordless sudo access with security constraints. This update also adds improved operational transparency, helpful UI feedback for long-running processes, and support for quick domain definitions. These enhancements aim to refine the development workflow for those managing local server environments.
Novus v0.0.4 released 🚀
This release of the local HTTPS proxy tool introduces a web-based dashboard and improved service management to simplify development workflows. The update resolves configuration validation issues and refines how background services are monitored and restarted. Users can now enjoy a more robust interface and better error handling when setting up local development domains.
Introducing Novus - a local HTTPS proxy for better developer experience
Managing multiple local development services often requires complicated handling of ports, DNS settings, and SSL certificates. This utility simplifies that process by automatically configuring local proxies to serve development projects over custom HTTPS domains. It reduces environment configuration overhead, allowing for a more consistent and production-like experience during local testing.
Self signed SSL certificates on iOS
Development on local network services often requires the use of self-signed SSL certificates for secure communication. Mobile devices typically reject these certificates by default because they lack validation from a recognized certificate authority. This process outlines how to bridge that gap by trusting a local root certificate on an iOS device to ensure secure, private connections.
Running HTTPS on localhost
Development environments often require HTTPS to properly test features that rely on secure connections. This guide covers generating self-signed certificates and configuring local web servers to enable encrypted traffic on a development machine. It also looks at how to map custom domain names to local resources to simplify the testing process.