nginx cloudflare ip-restriction

Why Nginx Allow Doesn't Work Through Cloudflare

When going through Cloudflare, the source IP becomes Cloudflare's reverse proxy instead of the actual client, so Nginx's allow/deny doesn't work as expected and 403 errors occur. This article explains the XFF handling and configuration pitfalls.

Shou Arisaka
3 min read
Nov 27, 2025
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proxmox windows virtualization

Benefits and Caveats of Running Windows on Proxmox

This article summarizes the benefits and barriers of running Windows 10 and 11 on Proxmox. Snapshots, backup flexibility, and reduced environment pollution are major benefits. On the other hand, GPU and USB device handling becomes more difficult than bare metal Windows. Daily work UX decreases, but it becomes powerful for experiments and secure work environments.

Shou Arisaka
6 min read
Nov 26, 2025
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RustDesk VPS self-hosting

Do You Need a VPS for RustDesk

This article covers the differences between running RustDesk with official servers only versus self-hosting on a VPS. It explains where speed and latency change, and summarizes the benefits for domestic connections.

Shou Arisaka
4 min read
Nov 26, 2025
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