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Tag: docker

4 reasons why you should use Docker containers on your PC

2024-11-212024-11-21 Danie
Computer desktop showing a window open. The window title says docker.desktop. It shows search results for "calibre", with some docker image names listed. To the left is a navigation pane showing Containers, Images, Volumes, Builds, Docker Scout, and Extensions.

I use Docker containers exclusively on my servers, but have yet to explore using them on my desktop computer or a Raspberry Pi. I do use Flatpaks quite a bit, and there seems to be […]

Blogcontainers, docker, technology

11 Must-Have Docker Tools To Simplify Your Workflow And Why CLI Is Good

2024-11-152024-11-15 Danie
A terminal window showing the LazyDocker application open. It divides the window space into panes, one for Services running, another for standalone containers, another for docker images, and volumes, and a larger pane showing log file information.

Docker is a popular tool for creating, deploying, and managing containerised applications, but managing containers, images, and configurations can become complex over time. Here’s a detailed guide to some essential Docker tools that simplify your […]

Blogdocker, servers, technology

5 of the coolest things you can run on Docker

2024-11-112024-11-11 Danie
A desktop with a browser open. Shown on the browser screen is the game of Doom with the hand in the foreground holding the pistol.

These are some refreshingly different things to consider running on Docker. Covered in the linked article are: See https://www.xda-developers.com/coolest-things-you-can-run-on-docker

Blogdocker, gaming, technology

Installing Docker on Raspberry Pi OS

2024-09-162024-09-16 Danie
Raspberry Pi computer board showing its silver coloured USB ports and the GPIO pins.

When you combine Docker with the compact, affordable Raspberry Pi, you’ve got a powerful setup that’s perfect for both developers and hobbyists. Whether you’re building a mini server, automating tasks, or just tinkering for fun, […]

Blogdocker, raspberrypi, technology

Putting a Raspberry Pi inside a Docker Container

2024-08-312024-08-31 Danie
Docker logo, which is a whale underwater with some of it protruding above the surface. Stacked on top are a couple of squares which represent containers. At the bottom is the word docker.

The Pi container emulates an entire Raspberry Pi from the ground up, allowing anyone that wants to deploy software on one to test it out without needing to do so on actual hardware. All of […]

Blogdocker, raspberrypi, technology

6 Really Good Docker Containers to use on your NAS

2024-06-092024-06-09 Danie
Top of a black plastic cover with cut-out letters showing "Synol". Covering the rest of the word is a smartphone resting on top showing a screen with the title My vault. Down the screen is a list of options such as Login, Card, Identity, Secure notes, Business, Education, Email, etc.

Docker containers are a great way to add functionality to your NAS outside the available app store. Whether you’re running a Synology enclosure or a DIY server, it’s possible to download and manage container images. […]

Blogdocker, selfhosting, technology

How to Change Docker’s Default Data Directory

2024-05-292024-05-29 Danie
Pink colour background with the docker logo on it (a wahle with some blocks on top representing containers). Title says Change Docker Data Location.

I’m getting ready to do this on my home server as it’s main boot drive is a 128 GB SSD, and it is always around 80% full. This article will guide you through the steps […]

Blogdocker, selfhosting, technology

High Level Steps to Migrate my Docker Hosting to a Different Hosting Service

2024-03-242024-03-24 Danie
Hosting migration

The planning took a lot longer than the actual move time, and the downtime for my main blog was really only around 10 minutes. But this has inspired me to also document some of the […]

Blogdocker, hosting, migration, technology

The Friendica social network can be installed via a Docker Container

2023-04-242023-04-24 Danie
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Friendica actually has its own federating protocol, but it supports others too, such as Activity Pub (Fediverse), Twitter, Tumblr, and more. So it becomes a single client app that you can use as a hub […]

Blogdocker, Friendica, opensource, socialnetworks, technology

Automatically Update Docker Container Images With Watchtower

2023-04-242023-04-24 Danie
Illustration with a lighthouse with a container ship next to it, loaded with containers, and title Watchtower at bottom

Docker is a popular containerization platform that allows you to easily package, distribute, and run applications in lightweight, portable containers. In light of this, one of the essential tasks in Docker container management is keeping […]

Blogdocker, technology, Watchtower

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