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Hello, This is my first website and I want some feedback from you guys. It's very basic and I haven't added much. just wanted to host something so I threw invidious and whoogle instance there. My ISP doesn't provide a static IP so I had to host it on tor :( what else do you think I should host there? server spec: 15 year old computer with i3 first gen cpu.
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Even without a static, you can use services like ddns.net to auto update if your IP address changes with their app. Pretty simple setup, free version too.
That's what I do. Funnily though, I can't remember which device is hosting the auto update client to update ddns. As long as it's still updated right? Lol
The auto update client, it's halfway down this page on how to automatically update your hostname/IP.
https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/dynamic-dns-ddns-troubleshooting-guide
Gotcha. I've got my router doing auto update - initiatally I thought you were referring to an auto update tool for the renewal you have to do every month with the free ddns that makes you do a captcha. I should probably just pay for the next tier up tbh
Yeah, it's probably running as a service, no icon anywhere. Should be good.
But just to note, this doesn't work if your ISP places you in a double NAT situation by using carrier grade NAT