How to Self-Host a Media Server with Plex or Jellyfin
A practical guide to choosing and setting up a self-hosted media server, comparing Plex and Jellyfin, with Docker config and remote access tips.
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How to Self-Host a Git Server with Gitea
A step-by-step guide to self-hosting Gitea, a lightweight GitHub alternative, with Docker setup, SSH access, backups, and CI integration.
How to Self-Host a Smart Home with Home Assistant
A practical guide to setting up Home Assistant for a self-hosted smart home, with Docker config, device integration, and the mistakes I made.
How to Self-Host a NAS and Private Cloud with Nextcloud
A practical guide to setting up a self-hosted NAS and Nextcloud private cloud, with Docker, Samba shares, and the mistakes I made.
How to Self-Host an RSS Reader with Miniflux
A practical guide to self-hosting Miniflux, a fast and minimal RSS reader, with Postgres setup, keyboard shortcuts, and the reasons I moved off cloud readers.
Review: Uptime Kuma After 6 Months of Self-Hosting
An honest review of Uptime Kuma after running it for 6 months — what's great, what broke, and who should skip it.