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Hugo-Powered Static Site – Self-Hosted Static Site for Resume and Homelab Work

This project is my static portfolio and technical blog, built with Hugo and self-hosted via Docker Compose. It replaces an existing WordPress site with a stack that is: simpler to reason about, dramatically faster to load, and tailored to documenting homelab, networking, security, and automation projects. Everything that matters—the posts, projects, and about content—is written in Markdown and version-controlled. The final site is just static HTML, CSS, and JS served from a lightweight container instead of a full PHP and database stack. ...

December 1, 2025 · 7 min
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NextCloud App Stack - Self-Hosted Cloud Solution

Self-hosted Nextcloud with sane defaults, including reverse proxy, TLS, persistent storage, and one-command updates. This comprehensive setup provides enterprise-grade file sharing, collaboration, and productivity tools while maintaining complete control over your data. Key Features Complete Stack: Docker containers for Nextcloud, database, Redis cache, and OnlyOffice Reverse Proxy: Nginx Proxy Manager or Cloudflare Tunnel integration Security: TLS encryption, secure database configuration, and proper network isolation Backup Strategy: Automated backups with retention policies Performance: Redis caching and optimized database configuration Easy Updates: One-command container updates with minimal downtime Technology Stack Containerization: Docker and Docker Compose Database: PostgreSQL with optimized settings Caching: Redis for improved performance Office Suite: OnlyOffice integration for document editing Proxy: Nginx Proxy Manager for TLS and routing Monitoring: Basic health checks and logging Why This Project Private files, calendars, and document collaboration without sacrificing user experience or security. Perfect for homelab environments where you want enterprise features without the enterprise complexity. ...

April 15, 2023 · 2 min