Tag: self-hosting

All the articles with the tag "self-hosting".

• Self-Hosted Email Is Probably a Bad Idea

  17 Nov, 2025

  You can run your own mail server. You really, really shouldn't. Here's why.

• NocoDB: Because Airtable Doesn't Need to Know Your Business

  16 Nov, 2025

  NocoDB self-hosted: connect to existing Postgres/MySQL, build spreadsheet views, auto-generate APIs, and skip the Airtable subscription forever.

• Gitea vs Forgejo vs GitLab CE: Self-Hosted Git Without the Existential Crisis

  29 Oct, 2025

  Gitea, Forgejo, or GitLab CE — which self-hosted git server is right for you? Compare features, RAM, and Docker setups without the existential dread.

• Open WebUI vs LibreChat: Self-Hosted ChatGPT Alternatives Compared

  27 Oct, 2025

  Open WebUI vs LibreChat: two self-hosted ChatGPT alternatives compared. We cover setup, Ollama integration, multi-user support, RAG, plugins, and which one fits you.

• Authentik vs Authelia: Single Sign-On for Your Home Lab (Without a PhD)

  25 Oct, 2025

  Authentik vs Authelia for self-hosted SSO — which one belongs in your home lab? We break down setup, features, and resource use so you can stop logging in like an animal.

• Docker Compose Environment Variable Precedence

  22 Oct, 2025

  Three ways to set env vars in Docker Compose. Only one wins. Here's which and why it breaks your configs.

• Immich vs PhotoPrism: Self-Hosted Google Photos That Won't Sell Your Memories

  21 Oct, 2025

  Immich vs PhotoPrism: the definitive 2026 guide to self-hosted Google Photos alternatives. Docker setup, AI features, mobile apps, and which one won't make you regret leaving Google.

• Plausible vs Umami: Privacy-Friendly Analytics That Won't Creep Out Your Users

  20 Oct, 2025

  Compare Plausible vs Umami for self-hosted, privacy-friendly web analytics. Ditch Google Analytics and keep your users' data off ad networks.

• Tailscale Deep Dive: Mesh VPN That Just Works (and Why That's Suspicious)

  14 Oct, 2025

  Go beyond tailscale up with ACL policies, exit nodes, subnet routers, and MagicDNS. Plus: self-host your own control plane with Headscale for full independence.

• Why Self-Hosted Apps Lose Data After Updates

  9 Oct, 2025

  You updated your container and your database is gone. Here's the volume permission mistake killing your data.

• Vaultwarden Organization Sharing: Password Management for Your Whole Household (or Team)

  30 Sep, 2025

  Vaultwarden organizations let you share passwords with family or team members securely. Collections, permissions, CLI usage, and backup — all explained.

• Reverse Proxy SSL: The Cert Chain Mistake Everyone Makes

  26 Sep, 2025

  Your reverse proxy only has the leaf cert, not the intermediate. Here's why that kills half your connections.