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Who needs Proxmox? I'm finally trying out Incus
I'm enjoying this virtual machine hosting tool but it is a little unconventional
You don’t need a dedicated home lab to self-host useful services
There's no need to drop a fortune on hardcore servers when you just want to run a couple of FOSS apps
Here's why I feel more comfortable with my self-hosted services than big tech
Big tech platforms are convenient, but I trust them less
Syncthing and Tailscale gave me the private cloud experience I always wanted Dropbox to be
I no longer need to rely on third-party cloud storage platforms or manually copy project files between my devices
These self-hosting apps prove that nobody should pay for subscriptions
Stop paying for features you can self-host for free
5 ways I'm using a Raspberry Pi to improve my smart TV experience
A Raspberry Pi can make any smart TV faster, cleaner, and more flexible with a few simple upgrades.
Here are 5 mistakes I've made as a self-hosting beginner
I avoided certain errors, but still made a few others along the way
I finally replaced Synology Photos with PhotoPrism for these 4 major frustrations
The ideal replacement for photographers
5 ways I'm using Tailscale for more than just remote access
Tailscale is far more powerful than a simple remote access tool
I turned an old MacBook Pro into a portable virtualization lab, and wish I'd done it sooner
My 2019 Intel MacBook Pro makes a surprisingly capable portable virtualization lab, perfect for testing servers and tools on the go.
4 reasons that self-hosting on my NAS is much more frustrating than my PC
While my NAS ensures my self-hosted services are always available, it comes with certain drawbacks
6 Home Assistant energy automations that actually save money
Home Assistant can cut your energy bill with smart automations that reduce waste, shift loads and match power use to real demand.
I'm using a sub-$200 mini PC to replace my old media player, game console, and TV box
A mini PC costing less than $200 can replace your media player, retro console, and TV box, offering greater flexibility and better performance.
Why I use Caddy for every self-hosted service I run
It's got one killer feature that makes it easy to recommend
These 5 Gnome extensions instantly improved my Linux workflow
Boost your productivity with these Gnome extensions that make Linux faster, smarter, and more efficient to use every day.
I tried switching from Cloudflare Tunnels to Tailscale, and I hated it
I tried replacing Cloudflare Tunnels with Tailscale, but my network made public access impossible, showing why Cloudflare was still the only option.
A third-party service lies at the heart of my self-hosted stack
Tailscale is the only third-party tool I refuse to part with
4 ways to save shortcuts to your self-hosted software that don't require more self-hosting
These simple solutions are easy to implement for self-hosting beginners
Stop paying for Zapier; this free tool automates my entire workflow
You can automate just about anything using this tool without paying a penny
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