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  • Enhancing Network Security with OPNsense: Isolating Subnets with Firewall Rules

    Enhancing Network Security with OPNsense: Isolating Subnets with Firewall Rules

    Mar 5, 2025

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    What’s New Andrew

    Managing the flow of traffic between different subnets in your network is crucial to ensure security. By isolating networks and ensuring that communication is only allowed where explicitly permitted, you can create a more secure environment. In this video, we’ll…

  • OPNsense VLAN Setup: Create a VLAN & Set Up DHCP in 8 Minutes!

    OPNsense VLAN Setup: Create a VLAN & Set Up DHCP in 8 Minutes!

    Feb 15, 2025

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this video, I walk you through the process of setting up a VLAN in OPNsense in just 8 minutes! You’ll learn how to create a VLAN, configure DHCP, and set up basic firewall rules to allow network access. Whether…

  • Enforce DNS Over TLS for All Clients & Block DNS Leaks with OPNsense!

    Enforce DNS Over TLS for All Clients & Block DNS Leaks with OPNsense!

    Jan 23, 2025

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    What’s New Andrew

    Secure your network in this step-by-step guide where I’ll show you how to block all outbound DNS traffic on port 53 and enforce DNS over TLS using OPNsense. Learn how to configure firewall and NAT rules to ensure all DNS…

  • Implement a VPN kill switch in OPNsense using NAT Rules

    Implement a VPN kill switch in OPNsense using NAT Rules

    Dec 19, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this video, we walk through implementing a VPN kill switch in OPNsense using NAT rules, ensuring that your internet traffic is completely cut off in case the VPN connection drops. While this is just one method of creating a…

  • Always-On VPN with OPNsense & Mullvad: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

    Always-On VPN with OPNsense & Mullvad: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

    Nov 29, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Are you ready to take control of your online privacy? In this video, we’ll show you how to set up an Always-On VPN in OPNsense using WireGuard and the privacy-focused Mullvad VPN. This step-by-step guide will help you maintain your…

  • DNS over TLS + Ad Blocking

    DNS over TLS + Ad Blocking

    Nov 16, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this video, we’ll walk you through setting up DNS over TLS using Mullvad’s secure and private DNS service within OPNsense. DNS over TLS not only enhances your online privacy by encrypting your DNS queries, but it also boosts security…

  • Virtualize OPNSense On Proxmox

    Virtualize OPNSense On Proxmox

    Oct 18, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    This guide is perfect for those seeking a cost-effective Enterprise Grade Router & Firewall solution! Follow this video to have an OPNsense Virtual Machine running on Proxmox quickly! This video walks you through the entire process so that you will…

  • How to Install Home Assistant on Oracle VirtualBox

    How to Install Home Assistant on Oracle VirtualBox

    Oct 9, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Looking to streamline your smart home setup? In this video, I’ll walk you through the entire process of setting up Home Assistant in Oracle VirtualBox on Windows—step by step! From downloading the VirtualBox disk image to building your virtual machine…

  • Easily Start or Expand Your Homelab with VirtualBox

    Easily Start or Expand Your Homelab with VirtualBox

    Sep 29, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Are you ready to dive into the world of homelabs but unsure where to begin or worried about the cost? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to use your existing computer to start your homelab or expand your…

  • Create Your Own Powerful AI Chatbot in Minutes!

    Create Your Own Powerful AI Chatbot in Minutes!

    Sep 16, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Are you ready to run your very own AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT, right on your computer? In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to install and run Ollama locally, giving you access to an intuitive user interface and…

  • Watchtower: Keep Your Docker Containers Updated Automatically!

    Watchtower: Keep Your Docker Containers Updated Automatically!

    Sep 4, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Are you tired of manually updating your Linux servers and Docker containers? In this video, we’ll show you how to automate the process with Watchtower and unattended upgrades! Learn how to keep your servers secure with automatic Linux updates and…

  • Vaultwarden: The Self-Hosted Password Manager You Need

    Vaultwarden: The Self-Hosted Password Manager You Need

    Aug 20, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Did you know that as much as 80% of data breaches are caused by weak or stolen passwords? Imagine if you could manage all your passwords securely without relying on third-party services. Well, you can! In our latest project, we’ll…

  • Master PCI Passthrough in Proxmox for Seamless Plex Hardware Transcoding

    Master PCI Passthrough in Proxmox for Seamless Plex Hardware Transcoding

    Aug 1, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Welcome back to What’s New Andrew! In today’s video, I’m diving into the nitty-gritty of setting up PCI Passthrough within Proxmox and showing you how to pass an NVIDIA GPU into Plex for efficient hardware transcoding. If you want your…

  • How to Increase VM Storage in Proxmox: Two Methods for Expanding Disk Space Easily

    How to Increase VM Storage in Proxmox: Two Methods for Expanding Disk Space Easily

    Jul 31, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of increasing storage on your Proxmox virtual machine (VM) with two effective methods. Whether you’re running low on space or looking to optimize your setup, these approaches will help you expand…

  • How To Increase Storage On An LXC Container

    How To Increase Storage On An LXC Container

    Jul 18, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this video, I’ll show you how to easily increase the storage on your LXC containers. Whether you’re running out of space or just want to optimize your container setup, this step-by-step guide will help you expand your storage without…

  • Nginx Proxy Manager in 10-Minutes

    Nginx Proxy Manager in 10-Minutes

    Jul 8, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this easy step-by-step guide you will learn how to install and configure Nginx Proxy Manager in just 10-minutes! Nginx Proxy Manager is a powerful reverse proxy with a simple and intuitive interface that allows you to host multiple websites…

  • Running Open Media Vault on Proxmox

    Running Open Media Vault on Proxmox

    Jun 28, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    This guide is perfect for those seeking a cost-effective NAS solution! Follow this video to have an Open Media Vault (OMV) Virtual Machine running on Proxmox quickly! This video walks you through the entire process so that you will walk…

  • How To Install Home Assistant on Proxmox

    How To Install Home Assistant on Proxmox

    Jun 20, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Welcome to my step-by-step guide on setting up Home Assistant on a Proxmox Virtual Machine! In this video, we’ll walk you through the entire process, from building the virtual machine (VM) to logging in for the first time. Here’s what…

  • Website & Application Uptime Monitoring Made Easy!

    Website & Application Uptime Monitoring Made Easy!

    Jun 17, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through setting up website and application uptime monitoring using Uptime Kuma. First, we’ll explain the docker compose file and show you how to start the container using Portainer. Next, we’ll walk you through configuring…

  • Mastering Network Monitoring: Simplified Setup with Net AlertX

    Mastering Network Monitoring: Simplified Setup with Net AlertX

    Jun 9, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Implementing network monitoring in your homelab is essential in providing valuable insights into your network’s health and performance, empowering you to detect and resolve issues proactively before they escalate. My YouTube tutorial on setting up Net AlertX on Docker with…

  • Create Your Own Minecraft Server! An Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

    Create Your Own Minecraft Server! An Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

    Jun 5, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Welcome to my step-by-step tutorial on creating your very own Minecraft server! In this video, I will guide you through the process from start to finish, so you can enjoy playing with your friends on your custom server! In this…

  • Installing Frigate On A Proxmox LXC Container With A Coral USB Accelerator

    Installing Frigate On A Proxmox LXC Container With A Coral USB Accelerator

    Jun 1, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Join me as I embark on the journey of building a Frigate NVR (Network Video Recorder) on a Proxmox LXC (Linux Container) with USB Passthrough for a Coral USB Accelerator! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your…

  • Create Your Own VPN in Minutes: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide!

    Create Your Own VPN in Minutes: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide!

    May 27, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to build your own WireGuard VPN from scratch. The tutorial begins with setting up a virtual private server (VPS) on Linode, followed by spinning up a Docker container for WireGuard Easy and configuring…

  • Securing Your Self-HostedApplications with Cloudflare Tunnels and Zero Trust

    Securing Your Self-HostedApplications with Cloudflare Tunnels and Zero Trust

    May 21, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    If you’re looking to make your self-hosted services accessible without the complexity of traditional methods like port forwarding or VPNs, you’re in the right place. In this tutorial I will dive into authentication with Cloudflare Zero Trust by demonstrating how…

  • Getting Started With Docker and Portainer

    Getting Started With Docker and Portainer

    May 11, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Welcome to our guide on creating a robust development environment on your Linux virtual machine! In this post you will learn how to set up a powerful environment on your Linux virtual machine by installing Docker, Docker Compose, and Portainer.…

  • Getting Started With Proxmox VE

    Getting Started With Proxmox VE

    May 5, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Ready to supercharge your home lab? Dive into the world of virtualization with Proxmox VE! In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through installing Proxmox VE and crafting your very first Linux Virtual Machine. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a…

  • Getting Started With Cloudflare Tunnels

    Getting Started With Cloudflare Tunnels

    May 4, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    Are you eager to harness the power of self-hosting but find yourself confused or blocked by firewall restrictions or ISP limitations on port usage? Perhaps you’re hesitant to expose your infrastructure by opening ports 80 and 443 for web servers.…

  • Building a cloud server

    Building a cloud server

    Apr 10, 2024

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    What’s New Andrew

    In Today’s post I am going to teach you how to create a cloud based Linux server and put it securely behind a firewall. Ready to get started?

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Hi there! Welcome to my little corner of the internet! So, here’s the deal: I’m all about diving into the wild world of tech and making it fun. Think cloud computing, self-hosting (because who doesn’t want their own little digital empire, right?), home automation (cue the oohs and ahhs), and DMX lighting automation (because why settle for dull when you can light up your life, quite literally?).

I’ve had my fair share of experiences in the tech world, and I’m excited to share them with you. From developing and constructing my own electronics to tinkering with gadgets and delving into coding, I’ve explored a wide range of projects and learned a lot along the way.

So buckle up, ’cause we’re about to embark on a rollercoaster ride through the geekiest, coolest, and downright awesome tech universe. Stick around, follow me on this wild journey, and who knows? Maybe we’ll both pick up a thing or two along the way!



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