Category: Service

How to secure your custom website, and domain email services for free using Cloudflare

Posted on by Jeffrey Hein

You want a custom domain for your website and email, but you don’t want to pay someone to manage your email security? Email security is important to protect your organization from phishing attacks and email fraud. There are several email security features that you can enable for your custom domain, including DNSSEC, SPF, DKIM, and Read more about How to secure your custom website, and domain email services for free using Cloudflare[…]

The status of short (3 character) .org domain names in 2023. What’s available? (Updated!)

Posted on by Jeffrey Hein

Domain names A domain name can contain all 26 letters, 10 numbers, and a hyphen (-). You cannot start or end a domain name with a hyphen. Domain names are not case sensitive, so you can use upper and lower case letters interchangeably. A domain name can be up to 67 characters long — including Read more about The status of short (3 character) .org domain names in 2023. What’s available? (Updated!)[…]

100% Free way to host your website, email and custom domain with Google, Cloudflare, etc… on Ubuntu 22.04 using docker.

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You have a wordpress website with a custom domain name, but don’t want to pay for DNS,Email,SSL,hosting, etc… It’s only $8/year to register a custom domain name with cloudlfare. Everything else is free! As long as you don’t exceed more than 1GB of egress a month. You can use both wordpress jetpack, and cloudflare to Read more about 100% Free way to host your website, email and custom domain with Google, Cloudflare, etc… on Ubuntu 22.04 using docker.[…]

Free phones with unlimited service for California Residents – Lifeline & ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program)

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ATTENTION: I AM NO LONGER HELPING INDIVIDUALS SIGN UP FOR LIFELINE. For questions call the Lifeline Administration here: www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer… go to the lifeline website here: www.californialifeline.c… Lifeline Providers in California Tim from Safelink Mon-Fri ~10am-2pm at the Burger King in Linda by Walmart. Cassandra from Assurance wireless is at the Interfaith food bank in Grass Read more about Free phones with unlimited service for California Residents – Lifeline & ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program)[…]

Unlimited Data on the new AT&T LTE Band 14 Network for Rural Work at Home Broadband Internet

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NOTE: LTE Band 14 no longer offers any increased throughput in my area. =[ Broadband: 25Mbps down, 3Mbps up, and less than 100ms latency. Neither fiber nor cable is available where I live. All the fixed wireless providers in Nevada County don’t serve my property. AT&T will provide me a DSL line running at the Read more about Unlimited Data on the new AT&T LTE Band 14 Network for Rural Work at Home Broadband Internet[…]

How to set up your own VPN using WireGuard on Ubuntu 21.10

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So, you want to forward all your traffic through a cloud server, including your DNS? This is a great way to protect your traffic when using insecure WiFi. WireGuard performs very well. This also has the side benefit of bypassing AT&T Wireless’s transparent HTTP proxy, which has performance issues. Read on. Install and Configure WireGuard Read more about How to set up your own VPN using WireGuard on Ubuntu 21.10[…]

How to add Borders, Backgrounds, Effects, Camera angles, and dynamic content to Your Video Call Using OBS on Ubuntu 22.04

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Source: srcco.de/posts/using-obs… For the backgrounds to work you;ll need a solid color background. I ordered this green screen: amzn.to/2ZhoAkK. I use Google meets, but this should work with any video conferencing software. (Google meets should be rolling out virtual backgrounds, and blurring in the coming months.) From: cloud.google.com/blog/pr… Install OBS Install V4L2 Create dummy video Read more about How to add Borders, Backgrounds, Effects, Camera angles, and dynamic content to Your Video Call Using OBS on Ubuntu 22.04[…]

How to Stream Games in 720p from the Cloud on a 3Mbps DSL Line using Parsec

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There are three main hosted services I’ve tried. Geforce Now, Google Stadia, and Microsoft Xbox Live. The two self hosted options I’ve tried are Parsec, and Steam Remote Play. They all work to some degree amazingly enough, although not really playable on my slow connection with default settings. Parsec is the only option that allows Read more about How to Stream Games in 720p from the Cloud on a 3Mbps DSL Line using Parsec[…]

How to use Cloudflare for Dynamic DNS on Ubuntu 22.04

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From: jacobjangles.com/free-dd…Good too: github.com/mcblum/ddclie… Prepare Create the subdomain in Cloudflare, and set to DNS only. Unless you are hosting a website at that subdomain. Grab your Global API found under “My profile –> API tokens” On the server install ddclient. Grab the latest version (No longer needed in 22.04) Configuration sudo nano -w /etc/ddclient/ddclient.conf To Read more about How to use Cloudflare for Dynamic DNS on Ubuntu 22.04[…]

Discounted 50% off Internet, and 25% off Phone Service for Nonprofits in California

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California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) The CTF program provides a 25% off voice services and a 50% discount for broadband on select communications services to schools, libraries, hospitals and other non-profit organizations. The program was established by Decision 96-10-066 on October 25, 1996. In this decision, the California Public Utilities Commission reaffirmed its commitment to universal Read more about Discounted 50% off Internet, and 25% off Phone Service for Nonprofits in California[…]

How To Create Infinite Windows Cloud Desktops for Your Nonprofit with BoXenLinux®

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Running Windows allows you to easily access proprietary closed source vertical market software. Using  an Azure Nvidia Tesla virtual machine lets you run graphic intensive programs in the cloud. For instance 2D and 3D CAD Drafting, Video, and 3D educational tools. Even 3D games! O_O Coupled with BoXenLinux, and a decent Internet connection you can dramatically reduce Read more about How To Create Infinite Windows Cloud Desktops for Your Nonprofit with BoXenLinux®[…]

What’s the deal with cell phone networks and stuff?

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A very confusing topic! Don’t worry I figured it out. =] I will go over topics such as: Networks, Coverage, Technology, Resellers, Roaming, Lifeline (Free low income smart phone and monthly service), Prepaid, Cellphone hardware, Unlocking, Voice over IP (VOIP), Credo Mobile, Google Voice, Google Fi, Republic Wireless & Freedompop. All in the context of Read more about What’s the deal with cell phone networks and stuff?[…]