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Host your Matrix homeserver as a hidden service on Tor. Improve your privacy and maintain better OPSEC.

#matrix #synapse #tor #chat #privacy #opsec

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/05/15/matrix-homeserver-as-hidden-service-over-tor/

Matrix Homeserver As Hidden Service Over Tor (Synapse)

Matrix as a hidden service over Tor can increase privacy.You already learned during our “hidden service” series: XMPP as a hidden service IRC as a hidden service that Tor…

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Tom's IT Cafe May 8

Privacy is not hiding. It's choosing what to show. XMPP as a Tor hidden service can protect the clients and the server as well, limiting metadata exposure.

#xmpp #tor #chat #opsec #cybersecurity #privacy

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/05/08/protect-your-privacy-with-an-xmpp-tor-hidden-service/

Protect Your Privacy With An XMPP Tor Hidden Service (Prosody)

The world is changing fast.Yesterday’s mistake becomes today’s data leak – and tomorrow’s compromise. Privacy is not a default setting.It’s constant configuration and …

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Tom's IT Cafe May 1

It's simple. It's lightweight. IRC can run as a Tor hidden service for enhanced privacy.

#irc #inspircd #anope #tor #opsec #cybersecurity #privacy

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/05/01/run-irc-as-a-tor-hidden-service/

Run IRC As A Tor Hidden Service (Inspircd + Anope)

IRC with InspIRCd and Anope works well as an internet-facing service.Your domain name, the TLS certificates and SASL authentication make it secure.Cloaking hides your address from ot…

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Tom's IT Cafe Apr 24

If IRC is ancient and Matrix is too complex - there is XMPP (Jabber) in the middle ground.

#xmpp #jabber #chat #instantmessaging #privacy #selfhosted #e2ee #opsec

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/04/24/xmpp-the-middle-ground-of-instant-messaging/

XMPP – The Middle Ground Of Instant Messaging

XMPP or Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol is an open communication protocol.It has been actively developed since it was introduced in 1999.Over time, a large part of it…

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Tom's IT Cafe Apr 21

What do you think of XMPP? #jabber #xmpp #chat #omemo

Tom's IT Cafe Apr 10

Build a modern, decentralized, private Matrix communications server for your community.

#matrix #element #chat #communications #e2ee #privacy #opsec

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/04/10/host-your-private-matrix-server/

Host Your Private Matrix Server (Synapse)

If you care about privacy, you probably already know the Matrix protocol.The federated structure of the decentralized network loosely resembles IRC networks.Matrix ships with spaces, rooms, user ma…

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Tom's IT Cafe Apr 3

IRC still has its place in 2026. It fuels secondary/backup communications channels all over the world.

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/04/03/build-a-modular-irc-server-in-2026-inspircd-anope/

Build A Modular IRC Server In 2026 (Inspircd + Anope)

You saw the simplicity of Ergo Chat.Now you think about how to build a modern, modular IRC server – like in the old days. Inspircd is a modern IRC server. Anope is a services bot. Together th…

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Tom's IT Cafe Mar 31

Tom’s IT Cafe IRC Network

I've set up a small IRC server for the Tom's IT Cafe community. IRC is a lightweight text-based chat system that has been used on the Internet for decades.It's simple, fast, and works on almost any device. The server is fully encrypted and supports SASL authentication and host cloaking. Connection details:

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/03/31/toms-it-cafe-irc-network/

Tom’s IT Cafe IRC Network

I’ve set up a small IRC server for the Tom’s IT Cafe community. IRC is a lightweight text-based chat system that has been used on the Internet for decades.It’s simple, fast, and w…

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Tom's IT Cafe Mar 27

IRC is not dead. Decentralized networks are rising. You can run your own one today. #chat #irc #comms #ergo

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/03/27/run-your-own-irc-server/

Run Your Own IRC Server

Want a private comms channel without relying on Discord or Slack?IRC is alive, and you can run your own today. A small, well-configured IRC server gives you privacy, control, and minimal attack sur…

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Tom's IT Cafe Mar 20

Sometimes the luxury of a Linux desktop isn't guaranteed. WSL gives back flexibility even in a Windows environment. Operators don't whine - we adapt.

#wsl #wsl2 #microsoft #windows #linux

http://tomsitcafe.com/2026/03/20/the-operators-wsl-bible/

The Operator’s WSL Bible

Windows Subsystem for Linux: a practical way to run Linux on Windows. Run Linux GUI applications – through WSLg. There are situations when a powerful Linux desktop is not given. In this case …

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