Apr 23, 202611 min readNextcloudRemote Access
Remote access to Nextcloud - secure file server without VPN or open ports
How do you safely expose Nextcloud from anywhere? Reverse SSH tunnel instead of port forwarding - works behind CGNAT, no router config, automatic HTTPS.
Apr 22, 202617 min readHome AssistantRemote Access
Home Assistant Remote Access 2026: What the Tutorials Don't Tell You
7 ways to reach Home Assistant from outside - and the real pitfalls (CGNAT, security, family without a VPN, dying SD cards). Works behind every ISP, even 5G and mobile LTE.
Apr 16, 202610 min readHome AssistantRemote Access
Home Assistant Remote Access: 5 Methods Compared (Which Is Safest in 2026)
Port forwarding (risky), WireGuard, Tailscale, Nabu Casa, or reverse SSH tunnel? Comparison table with CGNAT compatibility, cost, and family-friendliness for each method.
Feb 25, 20262 min readSecuritySmart Home
Smart Home Security - How to Protect Your Home From Attacks
Most common threats to Smart Home systems and how to protect against them. VPN, port forwarding, SSH tunnels - what's actually secure?