Self-Host Docker Mailserver Without Becoming a Spam Relay
A practical Docker Mailserver setup for a personal domain, with DNS records, TLS, backups, and the hard limits of running your own email in 2026.
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Cloudflare Access for a Private Homelab
Put Cloudflare Access in front of private self-hosted apps with a tunnel, Docker, and identity-based policies instead of exposed login pages.
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Self-Host Karakeep: The AI Bookmark Manager That Replaced My 500 Open Tabs
Karakeep (formerly Hoarder) is a self-hosted bookmark manager with automatic AI tagging, full-text search, and browser extensions. Deploy it with Docker in 5 minutes.
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Pi-hole vs AdGuard Home: Which DNS Ad Blocker Should You Self-Host in 2026?
I ran both Pi-hole and AdGuard Home for 6 months on the same network. Here's the honest truth about features, performance, and which one actually blocks more ads.
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Self-Host Mastodon: The Complete Guide to Running Your Own Fediverse Server
Run your own Mastodon instance on a VPS. Complete guide covering Docker Compose setup, federation, S3 storage, moderation, and the real costs of hosting a Fediverse server in 2026.
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Porkbun vs Cloudflare vs Namecheap (2026): Which Domain Registrar Should Self-Hosters Use?
I compared Porkbun, Cloudflare, and Namecheap for domain registration. Prices, DNS management, privacy, and hidden fees — one registrar saves you real money.
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Self-Host IT-Tools: A Private Browser Toolbox for Everyday Admin Work
Stop pasting JWTs, hashes, and random production snippets into public converter websites. IT-Tools gives you a clean self-hosted toolbox that runs in your browser and takes five minutes to deploy.
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Self-Host SearXNG: Private Search Without Feeding the Ad Machine
I got tired of search pages full of ads, tracking, and AI boxes. Here's how I run SearXNG at home with Docker, sane settings, and a few security guardrails.
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Self-Host Shlink: Your Own URL Shortener (Ditch Bitly for Good)
I got tired of Bitly tracking my clicks and charging for features I could run myself. Here's how I set up Shlink in Docker — a self-hosted URL shortener that's fast, private, and actually better.
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Home Assistant: The Self-Hosted Brain Your Smart Home Needs
I ditched Google Home and Alexa after realizing they were recording every conversation in my living room. Here's why Home Assistant is the only smart home platform that respects your privacy — and how to run it in Docker.
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7 Self-Hosted Tools Solving Real Problems in 2026
Tired of configuration hell? These 7 self-hosted tools actually solve the problems the community complains about — from auto-config dashboards to AI coding assistants that keep your data local.
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Pangolin : Le Reverse Proxy qui Va Vous Faire Oublier WireGuard et Cloudflare
J'ai passé des heures à configurer WireGuard, des jours à débugger des tunnels qui tombent. Puis j'ai découvert Pangolin.
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Syncthing : File Sync P2P et Décentralisé (L'Alternative à Dropbox que Personne ne Voit Venir)
Synchronisez vos fichiers entre appareils sans serveur central, sans cloud, sans abonnement. Guide complet d'installation et configuration de Syncthing.
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Self-Hosted Code Sharing With Hastebin: Private Pastebin Without the Ads
Tired of Pastebin being slow and ad-filled? Hastebin is 50 lines of code to run. Here's how to deploy it.
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Block Every Ad on Your Network: Self-Hosting AdGuard Home
Control your entire network's DNS with AdGuard Home. Block ads everywhere—no browser extensions needed. One setup, whole house protected.
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Plausible vs Umami: Which Self-Hosted Analytics Should You Choose?
I tested both Plausible and Umami for 6 months. Here's which one I kept (and why).
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Self-Host Paperless-ngx: Complete Document Management System Guide
Learn how to self-host Paperless-ngx, a powerful open-source document management system. Complete guide with Docker setup, OCR, and automation.
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How to Self-Host Nextcloud: Your Private Google Drive Alternative
Complete guide to self-hosting Nextcloud with Docker. Build your own cloud storage, calendar, and file sync — no subscription required.
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How to Self-Host Immich: The Best Google Photos Alternative
Self-host your photo library with Immich. Complete guide to setting up a Google Photos alternative with Docker, mobile apps, and unlimited storage.
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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden: The Ultimate Bitwarden Alternative
Complete guide to self-hosting Vaultwarden, a lightweight Bitwarden server. Set up your own password manager with Docker in under 30 minutes.
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5 Apps Worth Self-Hosting in 2026 (I Ditched the Cloud for These)
These 5 self-hosted apps replaced Google Photos, Bitwarden, and more for me. Each one took under 10 minutes to deploy. Here's exactly how.
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