byteguard

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Self-hosting, security, and the tools that make both less painful.

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Independent writer on tech, security, and self-hosting. VPS hardening, CTF write-ups, CVE breakdowns, and reviews of tools I actually run. ✍ Written by enim 🔗 https://blog.byte-guard.net #infosec #selfhosting #homelab #docker #devops #ctf

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Bbyteguardbyteguard.hashnode.devApr 26 · 8 min read

How to Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker

How to Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker Everyone needs a password manager. If you're still reusing passwords or storing them in a browser's built-in manager, you're one data breach away from a very bad week. Bitwarden is the best open-source option,...

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Bbyteguardbyteguard.hashnode.devApr 26 · 9 min read

Nginx Proxy Manager vs Traefik vs Caddy: Which Reverse Proxy Should You Pick in 2026?

Every self-hosted stack needs a reverse proxy. It's the front door — it terminates SSL, routes traffic to the right container, and keeps your services from fighting over port 443. But which one should you pick? I've used all three. Nginx Proxy Manage...

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Bbyteguardbyteguard.hashnode.devApr 26 · 7 min read

Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Your Own Server

Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Your Own Server Most commercial VPN providers promise "no logs" and "military-grade encryption" while routing your traffic through servers you don't control. You're trusting a marketing claim with your entire internet acti...

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Bbyteguardbyteguard.hashnode.devApr 26 · 7 min read

How to Harden Your Linux VPS in 10 Minutes

How to Harden Your Linux VPS in 10 Minutes The moment you spin up a fresh Linux VPS, the clock starts ticking. Within hours — sometimes minutes — your IP shows up in scanner logs and bots begin trying default credentials, common SSH usernames, and kn...

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Bbyteguardbyteguard.hashnode.devApr 20 · 11 min read

Ghost vs WordPress in 2026: Which Is Better for Technical Blogs?

Every technical blogger eventually faces this decision: Ghost or WordPress? WordPress powers 43% of the internet and has a plugin for everything. Ghost is the lean, fast alternative that was literally built for publishing. Both can be self-hosted. Bo...

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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker

Nginx Proxy Manager vs Traefik vs Caddy: Which Reverse Proxy Should You Pick in 2026?

Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Your Own Server

How to Harden Your Linux VPS in 10 Minutes

Ghost vs WordPress in 2026: Which Is Better for Technical Blogs?

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byteguard's blogs

Recently published

How to Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker

Nginx Proxy Manager vs Traefik vs Caddy: Which Reverse Proxy Should You Pick in 2026?

Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Your Own Server

How to Harden Your Linux VPS in 10 Minutes

Ghost vs WordPress in 2026: Which Is Better for Technical Blogs?