[Review] Firebat AK2 PLUS

• Start with the SelfHosting script

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openssh-server
#systemctl status ssh

sudo ufw allow ssh

#ssh username@<local_minipc_server_ip>

With ifconfig you can see the local ip address and also the tailscale one

There was some installation on other PC and we had to restart it…

sudo docker stop portainer
sudo docker rm portainer

sudo docker run -d -p 8000:8000 -p 9000:9000 --name=portainer --restart=always \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v portainer_data:/data \
-e "ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your_hashed_password>" portainer/portainer-ce

sudo nano /etc/resolv.conf

Add the following if you want to use quad9 DNS: nameserver 9.9.9.9 nameserver 149.112.112.112

nslookup google.com #see that now you are using quad9 DNS

Connect with ssh as:

ssh casa@192.168.1.103 #ssh casa@100.... with tailscale VPN IP
df -h #its /dev/sda1 and its already mounted at /media/casa/Datos_Copia_2

Yes, the user is casa

---
version: "2.1"
services:
  syncthing:
    image: syncthing/syncthing #ghcr.io/linuxserver/syncthing
    container_name: syncthing
    environment:
      - PUID=1000
      - PGID=1000
      - TZ=Europe/Rome
    volumes:
      - /home/Docker/Syncthing/config:/config
      - /media/casa/Datos_Copia_2/Datos_Servidor:/data1 #same as filebrowser
    ports:
      - 8384:8384 
      - 22000:22000/tcp
      - 22000:22000/udp
      - 21027:21027/udp
    restart: unless-stopped

  filebrowser:
    image: filebrowser/filebrowser
    container_name: filebrowser
    ports:
      - 8080:80
    volumes:
      - /home/Docker/FileBrowser/data:/config
      - /media/casa/Datos_Copia_2/Datos_Servidor:/srv #same as Syncthing!
    restart: unless-stopped    

Access the FileBrowser admin UI with: admin/admin at port 8384

You could also try NextCloud:

version: '2'

volumes:
  nextcloud:
  db:

services:
  db:
    image: linuxserver/mariadb #:10.11.8
    restart: always
    container_name: nextclouddb #https://hub.docker.com/_/mariadb/tags 
    volumes:
      - /home/Docker/nextcloud/db:/var/lib/mysql
    environment:
      - MYSQL_INITDB_SKIP_TZINFO=1
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=rootpass
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=ncpass
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=nextcloud
      - MYSQL_USER=nextcloud
#    networks: ["nginx_nginx_network"] #optional 

  app:
    image: nextcloud #latest #right now im using :30.0.0
    container_name: nextcloud #https://hub.docker.com/_/nextcloud/
    restart: always
    ports:
      - 8080:80
    links:
      - db
    volumes:
      - /home/Docker/nextcloud/html:/var/www/html #This is where the data will be stored (under ./data/yourselecteduser/files)
    environment:
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=ncpass
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=nextcloud
      - MYSQL_USER=nextcloud
      - MYSQL_HOST=db
      - NEXTCLOUD_TRUSTED_DOMAINS=http://0.0.0.0:8080 #https://nc.yoursubdom.duckdns.org/ #http://opi5.abcdef.ts.net:8080
#    networks: ["nginx_nginx_network"] #optional 
 
# networks: #optional
#   nginx_nginx_network: #optional
#     external: true #optional

Make sure to add your private ip of the server to be able to access it in trusted domains: http://0.0.0.0:8080

• You can use NC as WebDav like so: dav://opi5.abcdef..ts.net:8080/remote.php/dav/files/YOUR_USERNAME/

And if you havent done it in a while, make some clean up:

docker builder prune
#docker system prune -a
docker volume prune
docker image prune -a

The 3-2-1 backup rule is a widely recommended strategy for ensuring data safety and recovery in case of failure or disaster.

The rule suggests that you should:

• Keep 3 copies of your data: This includes the original data and two backups. Having multiple copies helps prevent total data loss.

• Store the backups on 2 different media types: This could include external hard drives, cloud storage, or USB drives. Using different media types reduces the risk of failure, as different storage media are less likely to fail at the same time.

• Keep 1 copy offsite: One of the backup copies should be stored offsite (e.g., cloud storage or a remote location) to protect against local disasters such as fires, floods, or theft.

By following the 3-2-1 rule, you significantly minimize the risk of losing important data.

• Whonix / Tails - Debian based
• Qubes - Fedora based

• Firebat has this GPU:

lspci | grep -i vga   #GPU info
#00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Device 46d1

• Get Steam running

sudo apt install libgl1-mesa-glx libpulse0
sudo apt install steam

# sudo apt install flatpak
# flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
# flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam

And then…go to Steam Settings -> Compatibility -> Enable Steam Play

…You can also Try emulators within Linux

A list of applications and tools, organized into categories

Virtualization and Remote Access

• Tailscale
• RustDesk
• Oracle Virtual Box
• VMware (Freemium)

VPN Services

• Proton VPN
• NordVPN
• Windscribe (Freemium)

Development and Programming Tools

• RStudio
• Matlab
• Octave
• Python Anaconda Spider
• OpenScad (FOSS)
• Ansys (Mechanics)
• MicroCap (Electronics)
• CODESYS (Control Systems)

Password Managers and Security Tools

• Bitwarden (Password Manager)
• Authy (2FA)
• ESET Online Scanner
• AdwCleaner

Cloud Storage and Synchronization

• Mega
• Syncthing
• OneDrive
• Google Drive
• ODrive
• Nextcloud

Media and Entertainment

• Spotify
• VLC
• Daemons Tools

Browsers and Online Tools

• Mozilla
• Brave
• Chrome

Office and Productivity Software

• WPS Office
• Adobe Acrobat (PDF Reader)
• Microsoft OneNote
• Thunderbird
• Photoscape
• Nero
• FrameFun (Photo Frames)

Android Emulation

• Nox (Android Emulator)

System Monitoring and Optimization

• OpenHardwareMonitor (System Temperature)
• HWMonitor (System Temperature)
• CPU-Z (System Information)
• MSI Afterburner
• GPU-Z
• Ryzen Master

Communication and Collaboration

• Discord
• Raindrop

Graphic Design and 3D Modeling

• FreeCAD
• Ultimaker Cura
• Inkscape
• Photoshop

Miscellaneous

• Proton (Miscellaneous)
• F.lux (Night Light Reduction)
• qBittorrent
• Dreamweaver (Web Pages)
• HP Deskjet 1510 Series (Printer Software)

FOR LINUX

Virtualization Software

• Oracle VM Virtual Box
• VMware
• vboxlinuxadditions.run

Development Tools

• RStudio
• Visual Studio Code
• Octave
• Python

Package Managers and Software Centers

• Synaptic Package Manager
• Flatpak
• Snapcraft

Gaming Platforms

• Steam
• Epic Games

Linux Distributions and Desktop Enhancements

• Ubuntu - Gnome Extensions
  • AppFolders Management Extension
  • OpenWeather
  • Gnome Tweaks Tool
• Lubuntu
  • Cairo Dock
• Elementary
  • Minimize Button
  • Show Desktop
  • Gnome Tweaks

System Tools and Utilities

• Authy
• Psensor
• GtkStressTesting

• Point your DNS to your server:

I like to have the internal IP and other for the device tailscale VPN IP

• You will need to add the: container_name and the container port

• In the SSL tab, you will need to Add a DNS Challenge, for Cloudflare would be:

• With Cloudflare, you will need their API Token from here
  • Go to Edit zone DNS. Zone Resources -> Include all zones (or a specific domain only) and create it. Add it as dns_cloudflare_api_token=
• In NginX UI, you will add the: container name and port of the services

• Used ones:

  • Dell 3050 SFF Core i5 6th gen 16GB ~120$
  • Lenovo M75q Tiny Ryzen 3200GE 8GB ~115$
  • Lenovo M720q Tiny i3 8 gen. 8GB ~100$
  • Make sure that these have HDMI

• New mini pcs: similar to the BMAX B4

  • Intel N95 16+512G GK3 PLUS ~115$

Check CPU cores and test with sysbench:

#cat /proc/cpuinfo
#uname -a
#nproc
sudo apt install sysbench -y
sysbench --test=cpu --cpu-max-prime=20000 --num-threads=4 run

• Benchmark with 7zip:

sudo apt-get install p7zip-full
7z b -mmt
7z b -mmt4
7z b

and with 7zr:

7zr b -mmt1

• Trip Planner docker build time:

git clone https://github.com/JAlcocerT/Py_Trip_Planner/
cd Py_Trip_Planner

sudo bash -c 'time docker pull python:3.8' #let's remove the time of downloading the Python base image from the equation, it was ~1 min!

#docker build -t pytripplanner .
sudo bash -c 'time docker build --no-cache -t pytripplanner .'
#sudo bash -c 'time podman build -t pytripplanner .'

• Astral-sh Python Dependency Manager:

apt install cargo
#cargo install --git https://github.com/astral-sh/rye rye
time cargo install --git https://github.com/astral-sh/rye rye

• Just simple stress test:

sudo apt-get install stress-ng

sudo stress --cpu  8 --timeout 120

• https://www.speedtest.pl/

ip addr show
hostname -I

#sudo apt-get install net-tools
#ifconfig

ping -c 4 192.168.3.1 #gateway
ping 9.9.9.9 #quad9

sudo apt-get install dnsutils -y #dns resolution
nslookup github.com 
dig google.com

sudo apt-get install speedtest-cli
speedtest-cli #speedtest-cli --simple

curl -sS https://ipinfo.io/json #the command to use
curl -sS http://ip-api.com/json/ #provides info about country, ISP, ...
curl -6 ifconfig.me #ipv6 info 

Here’s the provided information summarized and organized in a Markdown format, categorizing the details about each PC and laptop by its specifications and timeline:

Desktop PCs

1. Primer PC Casa

• Date Purchased: November 2001
• CPU: Intel Celeron Coppermine 958 MHz
• Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-6VXC7-4x(p), Chipset VIA VT82C694x Apollo Pro B3A
• RAM: 256 MB PC133 SDRAM
• Graphics: Nvidia Riva TNT2 M64 32 MB
• Monitor: Nec Multisync 75F 17"
• Sound Card: Creative SB PCI 128 (Ensoniq ES5880)
• Optical Drive: LG CD-ROM CRD-8521B (52x)

• Updated in 2007 to: AMD Athlon64 3600x2, 2x1GB GSkill DDR2 667mhz, later ATI hd5670 1gb

2. Mi Primer PC

• Date Purchased: November 2005
• Update: October 2009
• CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (90nm)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-K8NF9
• RAM: 2x512 MB Kingston DDR 400 MHz
• Graphics: Nvidia 6200 TurboCache
• Monitor: LG1717s,

• Updated to: AMD Athlon 5600x2,gigabyte ga-ma770-ds3, 2x1GB DDR2 667mhz, NVIDIA Gigabyte 8600GT, gigabyte ga-ma770-ds3

3. Mi Segundo PC

• Date Purchased: May 2014
• CPU: AMD Athlon ‘x4’ 750k (28nm)
• Motherboard: gigabyte F2A55M-DS2 FM2 A55 micro atx
• RAM: 2x1 GB Kingston DDR2 667 MHz
• Graphics: Nvidia Gigabyte 8600 GT
• Storage: Adata SU800 512 GB - OS

Laptops

1. Portatil Corporation

• CPU: Intel i5 8250U x4 (14nm)
• RAM: 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
• Storage: 512 GB HDD
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500

2. Lenovo Ideapad 100

• Date Purchased: July 2016
• CPU: Intel i3 5005U x2 (14 nm)
• RAM: 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
• Storage: HD 250 GB

3. Dell Inspiron Mini 1018

• Date Purchased: 2012
• CPU: Intel Atom N455 1.67 GHz
• RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 320 GB HDD

4. Portatil Peq Lenovo Blanco

• Date Purchased: September 2019
• CPU: Celeron N3060
• RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 500 GB HDD

Portatil US - HP ProBook 5420s

• CPU: Intel Celeron x2 P4500 (32nm)
• RAM: 3 GB DDR3

Custom Build in Aerocool CS105BK Case

• Case: CAJA SEMITORRE AEROCOOL CS105BK
  • Dimensions: 187 x 361 x 355 mm
  • GPU Clearance: Up to 320 mm
  • CPU Cooler Clearance: Up to 148 mm
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M S2H (BIOS F41)
• CPU: Ryzen 2200G
• RAM: 8 GB x 1 3200 MHz G Skill, later 2x8GB
• Storage:
  • SSD: Crucial MX500 500 GB
  • HDD: WD 1 TB - Data
• Power Supply: Thermaltake Litepower II Black 450W
• Monitor: LG Flatron W1946