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Don't toss your old laptop, it makes a better home server than most single-board computers
Yesterday's hardware can be today's server
Podman fixed every problem I had with Docker, and I switched in an afternoon
A light footprint with smooth migration.
This new self hosted media platform is exactly what my home lab was missing
Explore how Mydia's built-in release calendar and efficient performance have earned a permanent spot in my home lab setup.
I finally found the best Portainer replacement for managing Docker containers
I'm can't imagine going back to Portainer after using this tool
6 self-hosted services I set up once and never think about
Learn how these six self-hosted services, once set up, have seamlessly integrated into daily life without demanding constant attention.
Koffan is a self-hosted grocery list you can share with your family, and it runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero W
It'll give you a fast, shared grocery list your whole household can use without subscriptions or lock-in.
6 self-hosted apps that replaced every paid subscription I used to waste money on
These FOSS tools protect my wallet from monthly subscription fees
I don't pay for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, or Claude – I stick to my self-hosted LLMs instead
There's no point in relying on AI tools when my local LLMs can handle everything
Watchtower isn't the set-and-forget solution everyone claims
Leaving updates on auto is never a great idea in the home lab
The best use for a retired laptop isn't a backup PC, it's a silent home server
Let a retired laptop earn its keep once more
Metabase turns your home lab data into dashboards that actually look professional
It can genuinely change how your home lab data functions.
DevToys replaced a lot of my bookmarks, and it works entirely offline
From text manipulation and data parsing to encoding and formatting, DevToys has replaced my chaotic bookmarks with a single, powerful utility.
Kodi isn't dead, but most people set it up wrong and never see what it can actually do
Kodi has a reputation problem.
The Docker in your Linux distro’s repo isn’t the Docker you think it is
Your distro’s “Docker” may be older, split differently, or missing the modern Compose add-on. That mismatch can break guides and scripts.
Navidrome's new plugin system adds useful Spotify-like features to the self-hosted app
Another win for Navidrome lovers
Self-hosting a password manager isn't as dangerous as you think
If anything, locally-hosted password managers are pretty hard to breach
This self-hosted dashboard puts all my feeds on one page
I can quickly get an overview of important news and information.
I moved my entire digital life to this self hosted OS and I am never looking back
HomeDockOS brings together your fragmented self-hosted stack into a unified interface.
The old laptop in your closet is more powerful than most single-board computers
Uncover the hidden potential of your neglected laptop, as this unsung hero proves to be a formidable contender against the mighty SBC.
I no longer have to deal with dodgy online converters thanks to this simple self-hosted tool
I can rest knowing that ConvertX solves all my file conversion needs.