mfyz.hashnode.devduplicati for backupsI use a few different methods to backup my stuff on my server (and my mac). Duplicati is one of them. It’s probably the easiest to set up backup tool I’ve used. Duplicati is a versatile, open-source backup solution that’s packed with features. It’s e...Feb 11, 2025·2 min read
mfyz.hashnode.devHosting my hobby projects from cheap HP mini desktop from my closet (Verizon Fios)Why? For me, self-hosting is like having my own personal playground where I can experiment, tinker, and learn. It’s a great way to explore new technologies, try out different setups, and have fun with my projects. As part of my job, I need to have a...Nov 4, 2024·7 min read
mfyz.hashnode.devMonitor everything with Healthchecks.ioWhy monitor? Monitoring is essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of your applications. It’s like having a watchful eye on your systems, allowing you to proactively identify and address issues before they impact your users. Imagine yo...Oct 23, 2024·4 min read
mfyz.hashnode.devA quick way to tweak CDN/Edge TTL to radically improve site performance (and SEO)I want to talk about a quick tweak you can do in your CDN TTL settings to radically improve your site’s performance. Direct impact on Time-To-First-Byte (TTFB) metric, but as a halo effect, pretty much every other Web Vital. You can do this in any CD...Oct 16, 2024·6 min read
mfyz.hashnode.devPortainer + gitops ❤️: A simple way to deploy and manage your self-hosted applicationsSelf-hosting became a much easier and more viable option using docker. You don’t need to understand the source code or have no intent to customize stuff. Setting things that you are not familiar with made open source applications require their own ex...Oct 8, 2024·3 min read