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pi@rpiserver:~$ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Hit:1 http://raspbian.raspberrypi.org bullseye InRelease
Reading package lists... Done
All packages up to date.
pi@rpiserver:~$ docker run -d --name pihole \
-p 53:53/tcp -p 53:53/udp \
-p 80:80 pihole/pihole:latest
[OK] Pi-hole running on port 80
[OK] DNS filtering active on port 53
pi@rpiserver:~$
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Self-Hosted WireGuard VPN: Secure Remote Access to Your Home Network
Run your own VPN server on a Pi. Connect securely from anywhere without paying subscription fees.
Set Up Jellyfin Media Server on Raspberry Pi 4 - Free Plex Alternative
Stream your movies, music, and photos to any screen at home. Jellyfin is open-source, private, and free.
Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi 4: Full Installation & First Setup
The most powerful open-source home automation platform, running entirely on your own hardware.
Docker on Raspberry Pi: Install, Configure & Deploy Your First Container
Docker makes running multiple services on a single Pi easy. Here's how to install and start using it.
Host Your Own Cloud: Nextcloud on Raspberry Pi with HTTPS
Replace Google Drive or Dropbox with a private cloud you fully own and control. Files, calendar, contacts.
Quick Wins
Get Started in Under an Hour
Short, focused projects you can complete in one sitting. Perfect for weekend builders.
30 min
Enable & Secure SSH on Raspberry Pi
Remote into your Pi from any computer on the network. Then lock it down properly with key-based auth.
20 min
Assign a Static IP Address to Your Raspberry Pi
Your Pi server needs a consistent address. Set a static IP via the router or directly on the Pi.
45 min
Protect Your Pi from Brute-Force Attacks with Fail2ban
If your Pi is exposed to the internet, Fail2ban is non-negotiable. Here's how to set it up correctly.
Hardware
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Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
Top Pick
Fastest Pi yet. Handles Docker, Plex transcoding, and multiple services simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
~$80
See why we recommend it →
Samsung 870 EVO SSD (1TB)
Best Storage
Boot from SSD over USB 3.0 for dramatically faster read/write speeds vs microSD. Essential for NAS builds.
~$75
SSD boot guide →
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