Field Notes

The lab journal.

Raw notes, experiment write-ups, and guides from the playground. No polish, just what I actually learned.

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May 13, 2026 ·

Docker Compose: Simplify Your Self-Hosting Stack Forever

If you’ve started exploring self-hosting, you’ve probably heard everyone talk about Docker. But there’s one tool that makes it 10x easier, and it’s the secret behind every smooth self-hosted setup: Docker Compose.

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Apr 24, 2026 ·

#self hosting

Self-Hosting: Owning Your Digital Infrastructure

Self-hosting is the practice of running software and services on infrastructure you control—typically your own server, home lab, or private cloud—instead of relying on third-party SaaS providers. This includes everything from file storage and password managers to email servers and AI tools.

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Apr 5, 2026 ·

#traefik #docker #ssl

Traefik as a Reverse Proxy: Automatic HTTPS for All Your Services

How I replaced my Nginx reverse proxy config with Traefik and got automatic SSL certificates, service discovery, and a dashboard — with a fraction of the config.

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