Expose a game server securely over proxy

This is just a quick note on exposing a game server securely over proxied connection. I was looking for a solution similar to Cloudflare DDoS Protection, specifically obfuscating real server IP (not much the DDoS part), but for game servers and not just websites. Free tier from Cloudflare is limited to HTTP (80) and HTTPS (443) traffic only. Although there are some games that could be hosted with just one or two of these ports, it’s against Cloudflare’s ToS....

September 1, 2023 · 11 min · 2236 words · Lukasz

Anbernic RG35XX - GarlicOS customizations and game box art

I recently got myself an Anbernic RG35XX, a nifty pocket-sized device capable of summoning the nostalgia of up to 5th generation game consoles like the original PlayStation. Quite a feat for such a compact gadget, right? The first thing I did was installing GarlicOS immediately after unpacking the console. It not only offers much better experience compared to original firmware, but it also unlocks a myriad of bonus features - all thanks to the magic of RetroArch....

June 18, 2023 · 5 min · 977 words · Lukasz