5 self-hosted tools I prefer to install on every new PC
… Unlike cloud storage services that store your data on someone else’s server, Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program that connects my devices directly. …
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I set up a home server for the first time and these 5 apps changed everything
… It's a self-hosted file sync and productivity platform which attempts to replace Google Drive, Calendar and Contacts. …
You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
… Vaultwarden Key highlights Self-hosted Bitwarden alternative See at Github Syncthing But Rsync and Kopia are better for backups There are plenty of tools for syncing files between multiple devices, but Syncthing gets my vote as the best one in the self-hosted ecosystem. …
After moving to a NAS, I can't go back to cloud storage for anything important
… A synced Dropbox folder isn't really a backup, since unintended file changes are propagated to the service automatically. A real backup has versioning and separation from the primary copy. Some cloud services provide this, but my backups feel safer now that I've moved to an in-house solution. …
These 4 Linux tools solve problems the default apps shouldn't have left unsolved
… The moment you need your files to stay in sync across multiple machines, you're back to doing the same small chores over and over. Syncthing takes you out of that loop. You pick a folder, and it keeps it synced across your devices automatically. …
I ditched my dedicated GPU for integrated graphics and cut my power bill in half
… Having Intel Quick Sync configured and used ensures a smooth transition between nodes with the same platform. I don't need to hunt down the same GPU or make any changes to the instance. …
I built my entire second brain inside VS Code and stopped switching apps entirely
… If a service changes its pricing model or privacy policy, moving thousands of notes is a nightmare. …
I built my first home server for under $200, and it replaced 4 monthly subscriptions
… Nextcloud and Immich are probably the heaviest services I run, and Immich specifically leans on my GPU. Transcoding for Jellyfin isn't done with NVENC, but instead, it's Intel Quick Sync, which is extremely light and efficient. …
Intel Quick Sync is the reason I will never buy another Nvidia card for my Jellyfin server
… Related I over-engineered my home lab on purpose, and it's the best decision I've made Over-engineering everything is the biggest joy of home labbing, and you can't convince me otherwise Quick Sync turns iGPUs into terrific media transcoding solutions Even cheap embedded Intel processors can hold t… …
I used to avoid OneDrive until I discovered these 4 features
… Sign in to your XDA account Microsoft OneDrive is one of the most frequently disabled services on any new Windows device. …