Self-hosting Obsidian
Complete guide to self-hosting Obsidian sync using Docker, CouchDB, and Pinggy tunnel. No paid Obsidian Sync, full control, and all the fun of building your own sync server!
Tunnels, networking, self-hosted LLMs, and AI news
Hands-on guides, protocol deep dives, and field notes on tunnels, SSH, reverse proxies, self-hosting, self-hosted LLMs, and AI - from the people building Pinggy.
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What is 127.0.0.1 and Loopback?
Understand `127.0.0.1`, loopback addresses, and how they work in networking. Learn why localhost points to `127.0.0.1` and how to use loopback for development and testing.
How to Self-Host Any LLM – Step by Step Guide
Complete guide to self-hosting large language models locally using Ollama and Open WebUI with Docker. Learn to run AI models privately with full control over your data.
USA, Europe, or China - Who has the best AI Models?
Comprehensive comparison of the latest LLMs from USA, Europe, and China in 2026. Discover which region leads in AI innovation with detailed benchmark analysis of Gemini 3 Pro, GPT-5.1, Grok 4.1, DeepSeek-V3.2, Qwen3, and Mistral Large 3.
Best Free & Open-Source AI Image Generators to Self-Host
A guide to the most capable open-weights AI image generation models and tools available for self-hosting in 2026, including the Artificial Analysis Arena leader Cosmos3-Super-Text2Image, plus FLUX.2, HunyuanImage 3.0, Qwen Image Max, Krea 2, Ideogram 4.0, and NVIDIA Sana.
Best AI Tools for Coding in 2026
Discover the best AI coding tools in 2026. Compare GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, and open-source alternatives. Find the perfect AI assistant for your development workflow.
What port does 'ping' work on?
Discover why ping doesn't use TCP or UDP ports. Learn about ICMP protocol, network layers, and the difference between ping and port-based connectivity testing.
UDP vs TCP: Complete Guide to Network Protocols in 2026
Understand the key differences between UDP and TCP protocols. Learn when to use each for gaming, streaming, web browsing, and real-time applications with practical examples.
How to Set Up Port Forwarding - Even Behind CGNAT
Learn when you need port forwarding, how to set it up on your router, and how to bypass CGNAT limitations using Pinggy tunnels for hosting servers and remote access.
n8n Telegram Integration with Pinggy
Learn how to integrate Telegram with n8n using Pinggy for seamless automation. Step-by-step guide to create Telegram bots, set up webhooks, and build powerful workflows.