Discover how to build a complete self-hosted media ecosystem that protects your family online while providing seamless access to your media collection. Learn from real-world setups using Jellyfin, Pi-Hole, and remote access tools.
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.
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.
Tired of clunky, outdated IPTV web interfaces?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 one tech-savvy user's frustration with ads and Windows 11 led to a complete self-hosting transformation. This diary-style guide covers Pi-hole setup, Linux migration, and practical automation strategies for 2025.