Cloudflare-setup
2025-12-17 last updated
Context
I was in the search of a way on how to access my home lab remotely. Also,
this was before I learned about Tailscale, how to port forward(definitely will note how to port forward)
and this suited the job. Along with having a cool domain name to access my home labs
Goal
- insert-here
- insert-here.
- insert-here.
- insert-here
Steps I Took
- Backed up important Windows data and created a restore point.
- From Windows, shrank the existing partition to free space for Ubuntu.
- Booted from the Ubuntu 24.04 USB installer.
- Chose "Something else" in the installer and manually created Linux partitions.
- Installed Ubuntu to the new partitions and confirmed GRUB was on the main drive.
- After first boot, ran system updates and installed proprietary drivers where needed.
Commands / Shortcuts to Remember
# Update & upgrade
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
# Enable additional drivers GUI
software-properties-gtk
Issues & Gotchas
- Make sure BIOS/UEFI boot mode is consistent (UEFI for both Windows and Ubuntu).
-
If the bootloader breaks, boot from a live USB and repair GRUB (for example
with
boot-repair or chroot + reinstalling GRUB).
Notes for Next Time
Export a list of critical Windows apps before starting. Keep a small
USB handy with drivers and tools in case networking doesn’t work right
away on Ubuntu or Windows after changes.
Jellyfin-setup
2025-12-17 last updated
Context
During my homelab research, I seen lots of people installing Jellyfin as their media server.
Also, a coworker of mine heard me mention Jellyfin and got his setup before me which was my
my breaking point to install it. I wanted a way to stream my own media.
Goal
- Would like old and new movies.
- Childhood shows(mandadtory).
- Would like to listen to music as well.
Steps I Took
- Starting from the web ui dashboard, select the three lines in
the top left corner then select dataset
- Cmd + Tab – Switch apps.
- Cmd + Shift + 4 – Screenshot selection.
- Cmd + Option + Esc – Force Quit dialog.
Commands / Run Box Shortcuts
# Open Device Manager
devmgmt.msc
# System properties
sysdm.cpl
# Power options
powercfg.cpl
Issues & Gotchas
- Windows Update doesn’t always pull the best GPU drivers—vendor site is safer.
- Watch out for bundled apps or OEM bloat to uninstall early.
- Verify activation status after the install, especially on hardware changes.
Notes for Next Time
Consider exporting a list of installed programs (or using a package manager
like Winget) so I can rebuild the same setup faster. Also keep a checklist
of apps to install in a text file inside this journal.
nextcloud-setup
2025-12-17 last updated
Context
Ongoing notes for macOS shortcuts and commands that are actually useful
in daily use and helpdesk work. This is meant to be a quick reference
when I’m supporting users on Macs.
Goal
- edit text.
- edit text.
- edit text.
Steps / Shortcuts I Use Often
- Cmd + Space – Spotlight search.
- Cmd + Tab – Switch apps.
- Cmd + Shift + 4 – Screenshot selection.
- Cmd + Option + Esc – Force Quit dialog.
Terminal Commands
# Show hidden files in Finder
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
killall Finder
# List disks
diskutil list
Issues & Gotchas
- Remember to undo hidden files if needed (set back to NO and restart Finder).
- Be careful with
diskutil commands—double-check disk identifiers before erasing.
Notes for Next Time
Add more support scenarios here: common Wi-Fi issues, login keychain problems,
and printer setup steps. This can become a quick reference during helpdesk calls.
