Free tools
50+
Desert Forge IT runs managed services, cloud, and encrypted backups for Arizona businesses — on the very same self-hosted stack that powers 50+ free tools and 47 guides we hand out to everyone.
Managed IT · Backups · Cloud
Web development · AZ-based
Self-hosted — no lock-in
We do the paid work that keeps companies online, and we publish the tools and guides we wished existed. Same bench, same standard.
A technology partner, not a vendor. You talk to the engineer doing the work — no ticket queues, no account managers.
No signup, no upload, nothing tracked. Everything runs right in your browser — what you type never leaves it.
Flat monthly pricing and clear project scopes. No ticket queues or account managers standing between you and the fix.
Proactive monitoring, patching, and helpdesk. We catch and fix issues before they become outages — flat monthly pricing, no surprise bills.
Technology audits, infrastructure planning, vendor selection, and roadmaps aligned with your business goals. Stop guessing about IT decisions.
Migrations, setup, and management for cloud or self-hosted infrastructure. AWS, Azure, GCP, or your own hardware — we work with all of it.
Fast, accessible, SEO-optimized websites and web apps. Static sites, CMS, e-commerce, custom builds — done right the first time.
Encrypted, automated, off-site backups for offices, self-hosted infrastructure, and game servers. We handle scheduling, encryption, monitoring, and test restores — so when something breaks, getting it back is boring.
Full system, VM, container, and database backups for offices and self-hosted services. Off-site storage, version history, point-in-time restores.
Automatic world-file backups for Minecraft, Terraria, and other game servers. Scheduled or on-demand, restored in a click.
Field-tested walkthroughs: Proxmox, Caddy, Jellyfin, Nextcloud, game servers, and Windows fixes.
Browse guides →30+ curated Terraria & Minecraft seeds. Filter by game, difficulty, and biome, then copy and go.
Explore seeds →Roll a random ruleset from 31 modifiers for your next run, and share the exact challenge by URL.
Roll a challenge →Four steps, no runaround. You always know what's happening and what it costs.
We learn about your setup and what you need. Free, no commitment.
A clear, flat-rate proposal with deliverables and timeline. No hidden fees.
We do the work and keep you posted, with minimal disruption to your day.
Documentation, training if you want it, and ongoing support options.
Small consultancy, deliberate work. We build systems meant to be maintained — by us, or by you when you outgrow us.
You talk to the person doing the work. No account managers or ticket queues in the way.
Flat-rate projects and clear monthly retainers. You know the cost before we start.
Every solution is designed with security built in from the start, not bolted on after.
We document everything and build for the long haul — no black boxes, no lock-in.
Free consultation for IT, backups, cloud, and web projects. No commitment, no sales script — just a conversation with the engineer.