Proxmox VE After a Year: What I'd Install Again
Twelve months, three VMs and four containers on one mini PC. Snapshots, the subscription nag, and the parts that cost me a weekend.
Tagged “self-hosted”
15 articles.
Gitea vs Forgejo: Same Code, Different Owners
Forgejo is a fork of Gitea, and the difference is governance as much as features. What that means for a self-hosted git server you plan to keep.
Caddy vs Nginx for a Home Lab Reverse Proxy
Both terminate TLS and route traffic. The difference is how much config you maintain and what breaks at 2am — tested side by side for three months.
How to Self-Host a Reliable Backup in 2026 (Step by Step)
A practical guide to self-hosting backups with restic and rclone, covering the exact commands, version, and mistakes I made.
How to Deploy a Self-Hosted App Stack with Docker Compose (2026)
A step-by-step guide to deploying multiple self-hosted services with Docker Compose, including networking, volumes, env vars, and the mistakes I made.
How to Self-Host a Monitoring Stack with Prometheus and Grafana
A practical guide to setting up Prometheus and Grafana for self-hosted monitoring, with a working config, alerting rules, and the mistakes I made.
How to Self-Host a Password Manager with Vaultwarden
A step-by-step guide to self-hosting Vaultwarden (Bitwarden-compatible), with Docker setup, HTTPS, backups, and the security mistakes to avoid.
How to Set Up a Reverse Proxy for Your Homelab with Caddy
A practical guide to using Caddy as a reverse proxy for a self-hosted stack, with automatic HTTPS, multiple subdomains, and the config mistakes I made.
Paperless-NGX vs Documenso: Which One Fits Your Stack in 2026
A hands-on comparison of Paperless-NGX and Documenso for document management, covering self-hosting, features, and who should skip each.
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.
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.