Cloud services, web hosting, and server management
51 articles
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.
A Reddit user's close call with malware in their Sonarr setup reveals critical security gaps in self-hosted media servers. Learn how to protect your system from malicious downloads while maintaining automation.
A comprehensive guide to Arr stack automation in 2026, covering advanced setups, QUI integration, Profilarr management, and answering the most common questions from the self-hosting community. Learn what you're missing in your automation workflow.
Discover how to transform a Raspberry Pi 5 into a powerful, secure home NAS using the Radxa Penta HAT, enterprise-grade drives, and WireGuard VPN. This comprehensive guide walks through the complete setup process for 2026.
de_rclone brings a blast from the past with its Steam/Counter-Strike 1.6 interface while providing serious functionality for managing rclone remotes. This comprehensive guide explores why this nostalgic tool stands out in a crowded field of rclone managers.
A Reddit post about a Raspberry Pi 4 handling 2 million API requests monthly from a closet sparked a revolution in self-hosted infrastructure. This guide explores why it works, how to build it, and when you actually need cloud services.
Not every service is worth self-hosting in 2026. Based on extensive community discussion and real-world experience, we break down which services drain your time and resources versus which deliver genuine value when managed yourself.
Storyteller is revolutionizing how self-hosters consume books by syncing DRM-free audiobooks and eBooks in EPUB3 format. This comprehensive guide explores why this underrated tool deserves more attention in 2026.