A smart DNS service can complement -- or even replace -- a VPN for streaming. Here’s how the two are alike and how they differ.

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This self-hosted app makes it effortless to keep a track of all your containers.

Netflix has become part of my daily routine. I’m enamored by shows like Stranger Things and big-budget tentpole movies such as Rebel Ridge and even a recent cheesefest called Don't Move. I never want ...

I've always been a big proponent of using NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices for dedicated file and media storage and backup. They are a low-power, low-cost alternative to a dedicated PC server, ...

Using a VPN can cut your internet speeds in half, which might affect your streaming or gaming sessions. Try these seven tips to speed things up. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus ...

Nearly all Linux distributions could serve as either a desktop or server OS. It's not like you'd want to slap a desktop environment onto Ubuntu Server and use it as a desktop OS, but you could. You ...

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