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everything tagged https
How to securely access homelab via the internet with mTLS
Establishing a secure connection to home services requires balancing accessibility and robust authentication. This guide explores the use of mTLS to provide client-certificate-based security for external access to a homelab environment.
Novus just got better (again)
After a couple of months since the last release, here I am again, announcing a new updated version of Novus - v0.0.5. This version includes new features and minor enhancements, but most importantly, it introduces the **trust** **command—**something I have wanted to have since the very beginning.
Novus v0.0.4 released 🚀
Ever since releasing the first version of the binary, I knew there were more things I wanted to add and improve in Novus. There have been a couple of smaller releases since then, but it was only bug fixes I stumbled across while using the binary.
Introducing Novus - a local HTTPS proxy for better developer experience
Novus is a tiny command-line utility designed to enhance local web development. It consists of several tools to provide production-like web URLs on your local machine in a matter of seconds. You don’t have to bother by figuring out how to configure HTTP server, DNS resolutions or manage SSL certificates. Everything is handled by Novus so you can focus on your work.
Self signed SSL certificates on iOS
Recently I was working on a project and I needed to add an SSL certificate for the API service. Normally you would use Let’s Encrypt or some other certificate authority after deploying the service. In this case, though, my service will always only run on a local network and thus I have to generate a self-signed certificate.
Running HTTPS on localhost
🚀 Quick note before you dive in! This article shows the way of creating your own SSL certificate for local use. It works… but it’s a bit of a hassle. If you’d rather skip the copy-paste-and-curse routine, check out Novus — a handy local HTTPS proxy for macOS. It sets up HTTPS with custom domains in minutes, so you can get straight to building cool stuff instead of fighting certificates.