Self Hosting
Immich vs Google Photos: Which Photo Backup Setup Should You Trust?New!!
Google Photos is easier and Immich gives more control, but neither removes the need for a real backup of originals and metadata.
Syncthing vs Nextcloud vs Cloud Storage: Stop Using the Wrong Sync ToolNew!!
Syncthing, Nextcloud, and managed cloud drives solve different problems. Pick by sync model, sharing needs, trust, admin time, and backup plan.
Docker Compose for Normal People: Run Home Services Without Container ChaosNew!!
A plain-English Docker Compose guide for running home services with understandable folders, volumes, ports, environment files, updates, and backups.
What Not to Self-Host in 2026: A Practical Risk List for HomelabsNew!!
A realistic self-hosting risk guide covering email, passwords, identity, family-critical data, public dashboards, backups, and safer alternatives.
Plex-to-Jellyfin Migration Weekend GuideNew!!
A low-risk weekend plan for moving from Plex to Jellyfin while preserving media paths, metadata, users, and rollback options.
One Shared Database Server or One Database Per App?New!!
For most small homelabs, a shared database server is easier to back up, monitor, and secure once you understand it. Per-app database containers are simpler at first and reduce coupling, but they.