Google Drive's free tier just became a trap, and here's what changed
…Since storage is shared across all Google services, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos, 5GB doesn't go far. Even 15GB is a rather limited amount if you're a heavy…
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I tested TrueNAS, Unraid, and OpenMediaVault to find the perfect NAS OS, and there's a clear winner
…The recent TrueNAS updates brought its virtualization capabilities to the next level. Virtual machines are easier to deploy than ever, a Docker backend is responsible for running all the easy-to-deploy…
Replacing paid productivity apps with a self-hosted setup helped me save money, but I had to make some compromises
…Sign in to your XDA account As a hardcore member of the FOSS faction, I’ve migrated almost all essential services from cloud platforms to a self-hosted setup, and there were…
This new feature in TrueNAS 26 makes accessing files easier than ever
…TrueNAS’ local services are still as usable as ever If anything, its containerization prowess has grown with the new update Although I’m not the biggest fan of services that rely entirely…
A modern NAS replaced my smart home hub, backup solution, and media server
…Using a combination of Jellyfin and Plex , the experience is as close to a streaming service as it gets. However, as a fan of world cinema that most commercial streaming services ignore…
Building my own NAS taught me why prebuilt enclosures are holding you back
…The CPU with a few cores and limited RAM is overwhelmed by running services. Maintenance can prove troublesome and, at worst, break when updating everything at once. Then there's the risk…
4 reasons Plex is pushing me further and further towards Jellyfin
…Related How I use Uptime Kuma to monitor my self-hosted services (and get notifications if they go down) Uptime Kuma is an amazing monitoring server that can notify you every time…
I finally ditched Letterboxd for this self-hosted movie tracker and I am never looking back
…existing services like Trakt, MyAnimeList and more. Plus, it integrates with Plex webhooks, Jellyfin, and other streaming apps. This means anytime I'm actively watching something, it automatically gets updated in Yamtrack…
I tried to make my Steam Deck a real server, and it’s better at it than it has any right to be
…You install the container runtime once, and from there you can stack services on top like building blocks and spin up services when needed. It's not the traditional way to set…
I switched from streaming to self-hosting my media — it cost more than I expected
…Sometimes, a streaming service subscription might be worthwhile. Related How I replaced all these streaming services with one self-hosted app Cutting the online streaming cord with this one free self-hosted…