Feeling exhausted by endless subscriptions, ads, and corporate acquisitions? Discover how building a simple home server with Jellyfin, Docker, and Tailscale can reclaim your digital autonomy and provide lasting satisfaction.
Discover how one data hoarder transformed a 50,000+ track music library into a 24/7 self-hosted radio station. Learn the tools, techniques, and automation strategies that make personal broadcasting possible 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.
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.
Stingray has emerged as a game-changing native Jellyfin client for Apple TV, addressing long-standing frustrations with existing options. This comprehensive review explores whether it lives up to the hype and answers the community's burning questions.
For newcomers to self-hosting, setting up the *arr stack often feels like discovering pure magic. This guide explains why tools like Radarr and Sonarr create an automated media experience that genuinely rivals—and often surpasses—commercial streaming.
Yuzic 1.1.2 has emerged as a game-changing cross-platform music player that seamlessly connects to Navidrome and Jellyfin servers while integrating with Lidarr for automated music management. This comprehensive review covers everything from installation to advanced features for self-hosted music enthusiasts.
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.
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.
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.