Docker is not inherently secure by default, especially since the daemon-container architecture runs as root by default. There are many ways you can significantly limit the consequences of an attack should one compromise your system via your services/containers. This post served as my guide when getting started with self-hosting. This list is in no way comprehensive, so let me know in the comments…
Introduction to VirtualBox VirtualBox is a widely used virtualization software that was acquired by Oracle in 2010. It enables users to create and run software-based emulations of a physical computer system (virtual machines) on their computers. This allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously without the need for separate physical hardware. Whether you're a developer or simply…
To increase security you should be using rootless Docker where you can. As written by Jake Howard: Docker containers, and containers as a whole, are really just a regular program wrapped in some extra protections provided by the kernel (namely cgroups etc) to create isolation, and other interesting features. Unlike VMs, containers run closer to the host operating system, so close they use the same…
Android Auto for Phone Screens was a feature provided by Google for Android smartphones. It allowed users to access a simplified version of the Android Auto interface directly on their phone's screen, without the need for a compatible car infotainment system. In essence, it allowed you to use Android Auto's features and interface while using your phone as a standalone device in your car. You could…
