Cloud services, web hosting, and server management
46 articles
Porkbun's sudden ID verification requirement has sparked outrage in the self-hosted community. We examine whether this is legitimate security or unnecessary privacy erosion, and what it means for your domains in 2026.
Tired of YouTube's algorithm dictating what your kids watch? Discover how to build BrainRotGuard, a self-hosted approval system that puts you in control. This comprehensive 2026 guide walks through the why, how, and what-ifs of creating a curated YouTube experience for your family.
For years, people dismissed Matrix as a Discord alternative because it lacked group voice and video chat. In 2026, that's changed completely. Here's how Matrix with Element has evolved into a privacy-focused, self-hosted Discord killer with all the features you actually need.
Facing platform fatigue, many communities are seeking self-hosted Discord alternatives. This guide, informed by the real-world experience of managing a 55,000+ member server, explores the viable contenders, their trade-offs, and a practical migration path for 2026.
Discover the best self-hosted Discord alternatives for 2026. We dive deep into Matrix/Element, Fluxer, and Stoat—comparing privacy, features, and real-world usability for communities wanting control over their data.
Matrix promises a decentralized, open-source future for real-time communication. So why, in 2026, do communities still struggle to adopt it as a true Discord replacement? We dive into the technical and social hurdles holding it back.
Looking to ditch corporate-controlled voice chat platforms? This comprehensive guide explores the best open source, self-hosted TeamSpeak alternatives that give you complete control over your communications and data privacy.
I used to think dashboards were pointless eye candy for tech bros. Then I built one that actually solved problems. Here's how personalized dashboards transformed my self-hosting setup and can transform yours too.
When your reliable printer starts dropping its network connection, you face a frustrating choice: replace it or find a fix. Here's how self-hosting solutions can save you hundreds while keeping your trusted hardware working perfectly.
When a developer got frustrated with password manager paywalls and 2FA lockout risks, they built a janky Bitwarden server on Cloudflare Workers. Months later, they discovered 400+ people had forked it. Here's what happened—and what you need to know about self-hosting your passwords in 2026.
When a startup's AWS account was suddenly suspended, their viral Reddit post exposed critical flaws in cloud provider support. After executive escalations and 48 hours of silence, they made the painful decision to migrate to Google Cloud. This is what every cloud-dependent business needs to know.
A weekend project to add a visual editor to the popular Homepage dashboard has sparked major excitement in the self-hosted community. This article explores why this feature matters, how it bridges the gap between power and simplicity, and what it means for the future of homelab management in 2026.