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Self-hosting taught me more about servers in one month than years of reading ever did

MakeUseOf·Afam Onyimadu·about 1 month ago
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Published May 2, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Afam's experience in tech publishing dates back to 2018, when he worked for Make Tech Easier. Over the years, he has built a reputation for publishing high-quality guides, reviews, tips, and explainer articles, covering Windows, Linux, and open source tools. His work has been featured on top websites, including Technical Ustad, Windows Report, Guiding Tech, Alphr, and Next of Windows. He holds a first degree in Computer Science and is a strong advocate for data privacy and security, with several tips, videos, and tutorials on the subject published on the Fuzo Tech YouTube channel. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his family, cycling, or tending to his garden.  I knew DNS propagation could take up to 48 hours, that TTL limits record lifespan, and that port 443 is used for HTTPS. I had watched enough tutorials to be able to hold my own in a conversation about reverse proxies.…

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