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I moved my self-hosted library to Jellyfin while its future is argued about, because I own it either way
Jellyfin could disappear tomorrow but I own my media regardless, so it's ok.
I run a free Microsoft 365 killer suite off my old laptop, and it's good enough to replace my cloud subscriptions
I ditched Microsoft 365 and built my own productivity suite on an old laptop with Nextcloud
SSD cache won't fix your storage array's biggest problem, and that's actually the point
SSD cache won’t transform a hard-drive array, but it can make the small, repetitive storage tasks that feel slow noticeably less annoying.
The self-hosted ecosystem has a duplication problem, and that's killing the projects you depend on
There’s always another self-hosted app to try, but I’m starting to care more about which ones will last.
After trying 20+ local LLMs, these are the 4 I keep installed for different jobs
My local AI setup isn’t about collecting models, it’s about having the right model ready for the job at hand.
The same Linux setup follows me across three PCs, without cloning a single drive
Keep the same Linux workflow across multiple PCs without cloning drives by syncing configs, package lists, and personal data separately.
I replaced Google Photos and OneDrive with my own server, and it made me realize I never needed the cloud
All it takes is the right software
4 lesser-known Jellyfin plugins I couldn't run my self-hosted server without
See beyond the usual plugins
Most people jump straight to Jellyfin, but these 5 self-hosted services matter more
Your foundation should be in place before growing your media repository
I connected my local LLM to Google Calendar, and it schedules my day better than I ever could
Also beats every productivity app out there
I finally self-hosted my passwords, and it's simpler than I expected
I kept my passwords in the cloud for years, until Vaultwarden made self-hosting feel surprisingly simple.
It took me a year to find a real Pocket replacement, and it was self-hosted the whole time
Pocket disappeared, I tried countless alternatives, and somehow a self-hosted app ended up being the one that stuck.
4 self-hosted alternatives to apps you're still paying for every month
Stop spending money on things you can do yourself.
I stopped running every Docker container 24/7, and my home server has never been better
I thought my home server needed more hardware. Turns out, I just needed to stop running every Docker container 24/7.
My Raspberry Pi quietly replaced a year of subscriptions I spent hundreds of dollars on
This tiny SBC can run quite a few self-hosted services
Docker Compose is the only self-hosting skill you actually need to learn properly
If self-hosting feels overwhelming, Docker Compose might be the only skill you need to master first.
These 4 self-hosted LLMs run surprisingly well on integrated graphics
Integrated graphics handled these local AI models better than expected.
Bots found my home server in minutes - here’s how I kept them out
Don't assume your home is too small to target anymore
Orange Pi boards have become serious home servers, but the software side hasn't caught up
Orange Pi boards now pack the hardware for serious home server workloads, but their software support still demands more patience than Raspberry Pi.
File Browser is being archived, and my self-hosted replacement is faster than it in every way
My search for a File Browser replacement led me to a faster and more flexible setup.
