Greg Scallan @greg

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**term7** @term7@guerrill.art · 1d *

Going Dark: USB Privacy Gadget based on a #RaspberryPi

Our Codeberg Repository is both a guide and a step-by-step tutorial for configuring a Raspberry Pi 4 as a USB #EthernetGadget. It is configured to force your computer to route all internet traffic through either a #WireGuard #VPN or a #Tor Transparent Proxy while filtering outbound traffic, blocking ads and trackers with #AdGuardHome and spoofing its device identity for enhanced privacy.

Are you aware of the growing concerns among European law enforcement about people #goingdark ? The so-called High Level Group (HLG) is actively working to undermine end-to-end encryption, pushing for backdoor access to encrypted messaging apps, cloud storage, and email services. EDRi has dissected the critical flaws in this approach: https://edri.org/?s=going+dark

If you haven’t gone dark yet, now is the time! Avoid big US cloud-providers and encrypt whenever you can!

Protect your #privacy and minimize the traces you leave online!

THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TEST THIS. SOON WE WILL PUBLISH A 4-5 PART TUTORIAL ON OUR BLOG. FEEDBACK WELCOME!

https://term7.info

Summary card of repository term7/Going-Dark

Codeberg.orgGoing-DarkRaspberryPi USB Ethernet Gadget that safeguards your Privacy while you work on your Mac: Route all traffic through a VPN, block ads and trackers, spoof your devices identity and cover your tracks.

**Der Philipp** @philotography@mastodon.social · 6d

Der Philipp @philotography@mastodon.social

Hat mir jemand eine gute Einschätzung, ob Apple Private Relay im Heimnetz sinnvoll ist, wenn ich parallel einen AdGuard Home am Laufen habe?

Gibts da Vor- oder Nachteile?

Gerne boosten, bitte danke

#PrivateRelay #AdGuardHome #selfhosting

**Lanie Molinar Carmelo** @RareBird15@allovertheplace.ca · Mar 20

Mar 20

Lanie Molinar Carmelo @RareBird15@allovertheplace.ca

I'm curious to hear what others are #SelfHosting! Here's my current setup:

Hardware & OS

Hardware: #RaspberryPi500 (8 GB RAM, 512 GB SD card) #RPi #RPi500 #SingleBoardComputers #HomeLab
OS: #Stormux, an accessible #Linux distro based on #ArchLinuxARM #LinuxAccessibility #AccessibleTech

Infrastructure & Networking

Dashboard: #Glance (#Docker) #DockerApps
Reverse Proxy: #Caddy
DNS: #Cloudflare
Domain Registrar: #Porkbun
Networking & Remote Access: #Tailscale (non-Docker), love its SSH agent and magic DNS features. #NetworkSecurity

Security & Monitoring

Ad Blocking: #AdGuardHome (non-Docker). Previously used PiHole but find AdGuardHome slightly faster. #PrivacyTools
Server Monitoring: #Beszel (non-Docker). Tried Grafana/Prometheus/Alertmanager (accessible but overkill) and Netdata (poor screen reader accessibility). Beszel isn't perfect but best compromise so far. #ServerMonitoring
Server Overview: #Cockpit (non-Docker)
Security Tools: #Fail2ban, #FirewallD, #ClamAV, and #Rkhunter (non-Docker). Tried CrowdSec but couldn't get it working on Stormux. #CyberSecurity
Service Uptime Monitoring: #UptimeKuma (Docker), accessible and easy to use. #MonitoringTools

Authentication & Identity Management

Authelia (Docker): Just set this up for two-factor authentication and single sign-on. Seems to be working well so far!
LLDAP (Docker): Lightweight LDAP server for managing authentication. Also seems to be working pretty well!
#AuthenticationTools #IdentityManagement

Productivity & Personal Tools

Docker Management: #Dockge (Docker). More accessible than Portainer; main issue is built-in terminal isn't readable with screen readers. #DockerCompose
Docker Logs Viewer: #Dozzle (Docker), great web interface and easy searching.
Git Hosting: #Forgejo (non-Docker), my personal Git server. #GitServer
Backups: #IDrive (non-Docker), backs up all my devices easily. #BackupSolutions
Notes: #Joplin server (Docker). Accessibility improving; love the VSCode extension. #NoteTakingApps
Bookmarks: #Linkding (Docker). Accessible bookmark manager with good browser extension support. #BookmarkManager
Recipes: #Mealie (Docker), starting to learn cooking! #CookingApps
RSS Feeds: #Miniflux (non-Docker), excellent accessibility. Originally wanted better podcast support but other options had major accessibility issues. #RSSReader
Automation & Workflows: #N8N (Docker). Haven't explored deeply yet—open to ideas! #AutomationTools #WorkflowAutomation
Pastebin Service: #PrivateBin (non-Docker). Considering alternatives or CLI tool for easier console access. #PastebinAlternative
File Sharing & Editing: #Samba (non-Docker), easy file management from my Windows 11 mini PC. #FileSharing #Windows11
Search Engine: #SearXNG (non-Docker), accessible and searches multiple engines at once. #PrivacySearchEngine
IRC Client: #TheLounge (non-Docker). Some accessibility issues but best I've found so far for always-connected IRC. #IRCClient
Read Later Service: #Wallabag (Docker). Biggest issue is Wallabagger Chrome extension doesn't work for me yet. #ReadItLater

Notifications & Development Workflow

Notifications via: #Ntfy (Docker) and Zoho's ZeptoMail (#Zoho)
Development Environment: Mostly using VSCode connected to my server via Remote-SSH extension. #VSCodeRemote

Accessibility Focus ️

Accessibility heavily influences my choices—I use a screen reader full-time (#ScreenReader), so I prioritize services usable without sight (#InclusiveDesign, #DigitalAccessibility). Always open to discussing accessibility experiences or recommendations!

I've also experimented with:

Ollama (#Ollama): Not enough RAM on my Pi.
Habit trackers like Beaver Habit Tracker (#HabitTracking): Accessibility issues made it unusable for me.

I don't really have a media collection, so no Plex or Jellyfin here (#MediaServer)—but I'm always open to suggestions! I've gotten a bit addicted to exploring new self-hosted services!

What's your setup like? Any cool services you'd recommend I try?

#SelfHosted #LinuxSelfHost #OpenSource #TechCommunity #FOSS #TechDIY

@selfhost @selfhosted @selfhosting

**Alexey Staroselets** @alexeystar@mas.to · Mar 19

Mar 19

Alexey Staroselets @alexeystar@mas.to

For less than $25 (RPi0, old power supply, spare Micro-USB cables) you can block most ads on the LAN and increase digital privacy by routing your DNS traffic through DoH. This is freaking amazing.

#rpi0 #raspberry #adGuardHome

**Blint** @blint@tutter.org · Feb 17

Feb 17

Blint @blint@tutter.org

TIL: turning on the Safe Search option for YouTube on AdGuard Home, makes YouTube turn on the restricted mode.
I thought it was my ISP...

#TIL #AdGuardHome #YouTube

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**AlexanderMars** @AlexanderMars@mastodon.social · Feb 16

Feb 16

AlexanderMars @AlexanderMars@mastodon.social

@bleepbloop @MadeyeTheCarnaptious @suearcher @dee check out #searxng self-hosted metasearch engine, and integrates #invidious for ad free Youtube.

Ditching Google for search and email is great, but their surveillance advertising infrastructure is how they really monetise us. Something like #AdGuardHome is great way to #degoogle and reduce their ad based revenue.

**DIGITAL PRIVACY .DIY** @digitalprivacy@fosstodon.org · Feb 14 *

Feb 14 *

DIGITAL PRIVACY .DIY @digitalprivacy@fosstodon.org

I Love Free Software Day!

At the moment we want to thank:
@debian
@ansible
#netbird
#docker
#portainer
@ntfy
@Cockpit
#adguardhome
#searxng
@nlnetlabs for #unbound
@nextcloud
#vaultwarden
#wgeasy
#obtainium

We are currently working on a simpler solution for individuals to achieve more digital privacy in their homes.
Easy maintenance and more or less simple installation ;)

1/3

#Ilovefs #freesoftware #SoftwareFreedom

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**AlexanderMars** @AlexanderMars@mastodon.social · Feb 9

Feb 9

AlexanderMars @AlexanderMars@mastodon.social

@fivexhotel assuming that were talking about someone running a few services like #nextcloud #adguardhome or #jellyfin and wanting to access those services away from their home LAN.

An off the cuff example, #tailscale #headscale or #nebula do this with an added layer of security on top whatever authentication is built into said hosted services.

@tailscale is particularly self-hosting noob friendly, though there are security/foss concerns that may put some folks off.

Hope this helps.

**Lanie Carmelo** @RareBird15@caneandable.social · Feb 5

Feb 5

Lanie Carmelo @RareBird15@caneandable.social

Self-Hosting Journey Update!

After weeks of work, I'm excited to share my self-hosted setup! I'm running everything on a Raspberry Pi 500 with Stormux (Arch Linux ARM-based), 8 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SD card (planning to upgrade to SSD or NAS as soon as I can afford it). Here's what I’ve built so far:

Services in Action:
- Development: Forgejo, Code-Server, Woodpecker CI
- Productivity: Joplin Server, Monica CRM, Homepage dashboard
- Monitoring: Prometheus + Alertmanager, Grafana, Netdata, Uptime Kuma
- Networking: AdGuardHome + Unbound, Tailscale VPN
- Tools: MiniFlux, Linkding, TheLounge
- Management: Portainer, Cockpit, Watchtower

Security & Access:
- Caddy + Cloudflare Zero Trust/Access for reverse proxy & SSO
- FirewallD + Fail2ban for extra protection

Emails Powered by Zoho ZeptoMail:
All email-capable services (e.g., Forgejo, Joplin) are configured for reliable notifications.

Backups: Using IDrive's 5 TB plan for peace of mind.

This journey has been challenging yet rewarding! I'd love to hear your thoughts—especially tips on scaling storage or optimizing performance. Let's chat!

#SelfHosting #RaspberryPi #Linux #ArchLinuxARM #Stormux #Tech #OpenSource #DIYTech #HomeLab #CloudComputing #AdGuardHome #Grafana #Prometheus #CodeServer #Portainer

@selfhost @selfhosted @selfhosting

**radhitya.org** @al1r4d@pegelinux.top · Feb 4

Feb 4

radhitya.org @al1r4d@pegelinux.top

I added a new service in my self-hosting:

a DNS server with adblock support powered by NSD, Unbound, and AdGuard Home

#freebsd #nsd #unbound

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**Abimelech B. | wörk** @abimelechbeutelbilch@fulda.social · Jan 15

Jan 15

Abimelech B. | wörk @abimelechbeutelbilch@fulda.social

@Lydie

Not only browser are spying or let websites spy you! Windows, MacOS on desktop computers and iOS and Android on mobile phones are spying directly on operating system level.

So if you (or your familiy members) own desktop computer(s), mobile phones and smart devices like TV, watches, etc. you might want to have a single network wide solution for this: #pihole or #adguardhome can be useful for you. In combination with a private #selfhosted #vpn with #wireguard you (and your familiy) can even take your #adblock with you everywhere on every device.

Just setup Pihole+Wireguard once, use it on all your devices and everywhere!
(at your home WiFi, with other WiFis/HotSpots, with your mobile data plan, in your country or in other countries)

See how this works and how to setup on my GitHub page: https://thomasmerz.github.io/pihole-wireguard-knowhow/

pihole-wireguard-knowhowpihole-wireguard-knowhowMy Setup for Pi-hole at home and in the cloud to be used with WireGuard for the whole family.

#security

**werkraum Digitalmanufaktur** @werkraum@mastodon.social · Jan 15

Jan 15

werkraum Digitalmanufaktur @werkraum@mastodon.social

#6 Produktivität mit Docker: AdGuard Home

Schütze deine Privatsphäre und blockiere Werbung sowie Tracking auf DNS-Ebene – ideal für ein sicheres und störungsfreies Arbeiten im Homeoffice.

Jetzt mehr erfahren in unserem Devblog! https://werkraum.net/devblog/6-produktivitaet-mit-docker-adguard-home

#Webentwicklung #TYPO3 #Docker

**Phillip HAS MOVED INSTANCES** @pb4000@infosec.exchange · Jan 12

Jan 12

Phillip HAS MOVED INSTANCES @pb4000@infosec.exchange

Finally got around to mounting an extra monitor on my server rack! I hooked up my #RaspberryPi since I wasn’t using it for anything else, although I should probably just connect it to my compute server instead.

My end goal is a custom #grafana dashboard, but that’s an entire project in and of itself. For now, I’ll just tile my #adguardhome and #plex dashboards among others.

P.S. please ignore the mess. Yes, it is like that most of the time

A photo of my 15u server rack. It has a shelf on the bottom, with a short NAS and a taller ATX computer sitting next to each other. Above those are a rack mounted patch panel, switch, and a 3D printed mount for my UCG-Ultra.

On top is a slab of butcher block mounted to the rack. The block is covered in extra cables and an unused mini pc. There is a monitor mounted to the back of the butcher block, open to an AdGuard Home dashboard, showing stats and graphs.

#homelab #selfhosted

**0dsᔭɯ** @m4sp0@mastodon.social · Jan 12

Jan 12

0dsᔭɯ @m4sp0@mastodon.social

#AdGuardHome hat in letzter Zeit viel zu tun.

**Alex Zarza** @amarzar@mastodon.social · Jan 4

Jan 4

Alex Zarza @amarzar@mastodon.social

Lo de las peticiones #DNS de las cámaras de #Aqara es criminal… la mayoría de peticiones bloqueadas por #AdguardHome son de ellas y eso que en el #Router les tengo cortado el acceso a #Internet

La imagen muestra una tabla con dos secciones: "Clientes más frecuentes" y "Dominios más bloqueados". La sección superior enumera varios clientes de cámara con su correspondiente número de solicitudes en los últimos

**myHome.zone** @blog@www.myhome.zone · Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

myHome.zone @blog@www.myhome.zone

Jahresrückblick 2024

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https://www.myhome.zone/jahresrueckblick-2024/