Cloud & Hosting

Building a Self-Hosted AI Mirror: Your Guide to Local AI in 2026

Discover how to build a self-hosted AI mirror that runs entirely locally, giving you a private AI assistant with physical presence in your room. This comprehensive guide covers everything from hardware selection to software setup for 2026.

12 min read | 1 views | Jan 09, 2026

Reitti v3.1.0: A Year of Self-Hosting Location History

After 213 days and 46 releases, Reitti v3.1.0 represents a mature solution for self-hosting your location history. This comprehensive guide explores why you should care about owning your movement data and how to implement it effectively.

11 min read | 9 views | Jan 06, 2026

Build a 5TB Portable Media Server: Complete 2026 Guide

Learn how to build a powerful 5TB portable media server using Raspberry Pi 4 with dual WiFi, battery backup, and full offline streaming capabilities. This comprehensive guide covers hardware, software, and real-world deployment for 2026.

15 min read | 11 views | Jan 05, 2026

Hypermind: The P2P App That Counts Your Wasted RAM

Hypermind is a tongue-in-cheek, fully decentralized peer-to-peer deployment counter that solves the 'critical' problem of knowing how many others are wasting RAM on the same container. This article explores why this satirical project perfectly captures the ethos and humor of the self-hosting community in 2026.

13 min read | 13 views | Jan 04, 2026

Audiio: The Self-Hosted Plex for Audio in 2026

Audiio represents a growing movement toward self-hosted audio solutions that give users complete control over their music libraries. This comprehensive guide explores what makes Audiio different, how it compares to established alternatives, and what you need to know before deploying your own audio server in 2026.

12 min read | 12 views | Jan 03, 2026

The Maamut95 Story: When Self-Hosting Spiral Meets Windows 95 Nostalgia

What started as a simple desire to watch anime without clunky interfaces turned into a 3-month obsession with recreating Windows 95 as a unified dashboard for self-hosted media. This is the story of Maamut95 and what it teaches us about self-hosting projects in 2026.

12 min read | 17 views | Jan 01, 2026

2025 Self-Hosting Showcase: Top Stacks & Expert Insights

As 2025 wraps up, the self-hosting community reveals their complete setups. From essential privacy tools to media servers and automation, discover what experienced users are running and learn how to build your own robust home server.

11 min read | 15 views | Dec 31, 2025

Ninite for Linux? The Missing Bulk App Installer Finally Arrives

For years, Linux users envied Windows' Ninite for effortless bulk installations. In 2025, a web-based tool finally delivers that experience for Linux, generating single commands for Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, and more with smart scripts and universal package support.

10 min read | 17 views | Dec 29, 2025

NodeCast TV Review: The Modern Self-Hosted IPTV Player You Need

Tired of clunky, outdated IPTV web interfaces? NodeCast TV is a modern, self-hosted solution built for performance and clean design. This review explores why it's gaining traction in the self-hosted community and how to get started.

9 min read | 16 views | Dec 29, 2025

Visualize Your Subscription Costs: The Treemap Tool That Reveals Budget Leaks

A simple, privacy-focused web tool transforms your monthly subscriptions into a proportional visual grid, making budget-draining services impossible to ignore. Discover how this free, self-hostable solution helps you regain control of your recurring expenses.

13 min read | 17 views | Dec 29, 2025

Is Google Finished? The Real State of Google Cloud in 2025

The question 'Is Google finished?' has been circulating in tech communities. We examine Google Cloud's real challenges, from AI competition to enterprise adoption struggles, and what it means for developers and businesses in 2025.

13 min read | 35 views | Dec 28, 2025

When Your Home Lab Becomes an Unpaid On-Call Job

What begins as a fun technical hobby—setting up Pi-hole, Plex, and Docker containers—can quickly morph into 24/7 unpaid IT support when your family starts depending on it. This guide explores how to set boundaries, build resilience, and keep the joy in your home lab.

13 min read | 17 views | Dec 27, 2025