How can I secure a Minecraft server hosted from my home network?
I'm hosting a Minecraft server from my own computer and had to use port forwarding so a couple of friends could connect. Recently, an unfamiliar player or automated…
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How can I secure a Minecraft server after an unknown player found its IP?
I'm hosting a Minecraft server from my own computer and use port forwarding so a couple of friends can connect. Recently, an unfamiliar account tried to join and…
Can I chain VPNs across Docker and the host for added privacy?
I currently run a Docker container that provides a VPN connection to several other services. I'm considering adding a second VPN connection on the host to create a…
Can I chain VPNs with Docker and the host for extra privacy?
I currently run a Docker container that provides a VPN connection to several other services. I'm considering adding a second VPN on the host so the setup would…
What Network Setup Issues Can Cause Random Gaming Lag Spikes?
My internet speed is good enough for my needs, but for the past six months I've been getting sudden lag spikes in every online game, with ping jumping…
How can I access a Termux localhost server from my PC?
I'm running a server on my Android phone through Termux. It works when I open it using localhost on the phone, but I can't reach it from my…
How can I access a Termux server from my PC over a phone hotspot?
I'm running a local server on my Android phone through Termux. It works when I open it on the phone using localhost, but I can't reach it from…
How can I access a Docker service bound to localhost through an SSH tunnel?
I'm running Uptime Kuma in Docker with the host port bound only to localhost: 127.0.0.1:3005 -> 3001/tcp. I want the service to remain inaccessible from the public network…
How can I access a Docker service bound to localhost through an SSH tunnel?
I'm running Uptime Kuma in Docker with the host port mapped only to localhost: 127.0.0.1:3005 on the host forwarding to port 3001 in the container. I want the…
Parsec Shows Error 6023 on a Vodafone Mobile Connection in Germany
My friend and I are trying to play local co-op games through Parsec. It worked normally when he lived in Hungary, but after moving to Germany and switching…
Parsec Shows Error 6023 on a Vodafone Mobile Connection in Germany
My friend and I want to play local co-op games remotely through Parsec. It worked normally while he was living in Hungary, but since moving to Germany and…
Firewalld Gateway Policy Isn’t Forwarding Ports to My VM
I'm setting up an AlmaLinux machine as a router using firewalld's gateway policy configuration. The basic filtering works as expected: incoming traffic is denied by default while permitted…
Why Do I Keep Getting Strict Firewall Errors on My Home Network?
I'm trying to figure out why my game setup isn't working. My fiancée and I are on the same network, connected via Ethernet, and she can host games…
Can I Wake Up My Computer Remotely From a Different Network?
I'm looking for a way to stream my Windows PC to my Chromebook at school, but the PC is usually off. I know about Wake-on-LAN, but since I'll…
How Do I Fix Wake On LAN Issues From Outside My Network?
I'm trying to set up Wake on LAN/WAN for my PC, but I'm hitting some roadblocks. Here's what I've done so far: I configured my MSI motherboard to…
How can I port forward to a PC connected through another PC?
I have a setup where one PC shares its internet connection with another PC via Ethernet. I'm trying to run some servers, like Minecraft, on the second PC,…
What’s the Best Way to Find My WAN Port Number for Port Forwarding?
I'm trying to set up port forwarding on my network, but I've spent a couple of hours trying to figure out what my WAN port number is, and…
Help with Xfinity Port Forwarding for Xbox
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with port forwarding on my Xfinity modem for my Xbox. I tried setting up a port forward, but it doesn't show up on…
How can I programmatically find the port allocated for SSH reverse forwarding?
I'm using OpenSSH 8.0p1 on Oracle Linux 8.10. When I SSH into a remote host and want to set up a reverse port forward (tunneling from the remote…
How can I make my IP address accessible from outside my local network?
I've got a question about accessing my IP address from outside of my home network. I understand the difference between public and local IPs, and I can connect…