For embedded programmers and tech enthusiasts alike, self-hosting a personal music server has emerged as the most satisfying project. This guide explores why managing your hi-res FLAC collection with open-source tools represents the perfect intersection of technical challenge and personal reward.
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.
Tired of qBittorrent's dated web interface? qbitwebui offers a clean, modern frontend that's lightweight, easy to deploy, and perfect for self-hosted setups. Here's why it's becoming the go-to choice in 2026.
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.
Every self-hosting journey starts with a few essential applications that form the backbone of your homelab. We explore the must-have tools that experienced users install first, and why they're so critical to a successful setup.
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.
Tired of clunky, outdated IPTV web interfaces?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.
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.
Discover how Edgeshark solves Docker network visibility problems in self-hosted environments. This comprehensive guide covers installation, practical use cases, security hardening, and answers common questions from the community.
You've conquered the basics with Jellyfin, AdGuard, and the *arr suite. Now what? Here's your roadmap to the next level of self-hosting with automation, security, and productivity tools that will transform your digital life.
The addiction is real—once you start self-hosting, you just want more. We've scoured the community to find the most useful, visually appealing, and resource-light applications to add to your stack in 2025, moving beyond the usual suspects.
Docker's decision to make hardened container images free and open source changes the security landscape for DevOps teams. This comprehensive guide explores what Docker Hardened Images offer, why they matter, and how to implement them effectively in your production workflows.