CheckMag | 3 useful low resource Docker containers which will also run on a Raspberry Pi 5

So named because of its ease of setup, WireGuard is a VPN that will let you connect to your home network from anywhere. As is the case with most Docker containers, you get a web interface to access the service and from there you can enable access for the devices you want to connect while away from home. There are WireGuard apps for all the major operating systems, whether mobile or PC, and connecting to your home network is as easy as scanning the QR code from the web interface of the container. All you need to do is make sure that you forward port 51820 (the default WireGuard port) through your router. You not only get the benefits of a VPN, but only expose a single port to the internet instead of multiple ports if you use a range of different services.

AdGuard Home is a network wide adblock similar to PiHole. Where AdGuard really shines is with its relatively easy to configure interface and the fact that it has built in parental control features. If you have younger kids in the house you can severely restrict access to adult content and also enforce safe search across a number of search engines. Similarly, if you have less savvy users that insist on visiting sites infected with malware, the AdGuard browsing security service will notify the user and block access to the site. AdGuard offers decent network wide blocking out of the box with little to no in depth configuration required. Turn on what you want, set your router's default DNS as the AdGuard IP and you are good to go. Just make sure you support your favourite sites by whitelisting them.

Vaultwarden is an unofficial Bitwarden server and is compatible with Bitwarden clients. Essentially it is a password manager that can work across almost any device without relying on a company to host this service for you. The advantage over Bitwarden is that it uses significantly fewer resources and is compatible with ARM architecture, meaning you can use it on a Raspberry Pi. You can share passwords among registered users as well as store attachments and files. The service can be secured with two factor authentication using either email, DUO, Yubikey or FIDO2 and can be made public facing through the use of a reverse proxy, or keep it behind your router and use WireGuard to access it when away from home.