Should you use self hosted applications?

Self-hosting can be the best option for privacy. When you decide to self-host you will have some added work in terms of security, uptime, and east of use. It can be a great learning experience if you're up for it, and in the long term, is a great option. You need to be willing to learn and understand some of the pros and cons of it.

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[kimhbryan]

You’ve previously mentioned your videos are essentially just sharing the things you learn as you go along your privacy journey.

Well, it seems you are just one step ahead in the journey than I am, as once I start to become interested in a topic, you upload a video on it!

Your videos are of immense value. I cannot wait for this self-hosting series. Please consider demonstrating self-hosting Bitwarden.

Keep it up!

[AlexApol]

You can currently buy a used PC tower at recycling locations for less money than a raspberry PI.

[c-LAW]

Self-hosting is hard. Self-hosting on cloud service (or co-lo) doesn't shield against privacy for legal risks defeats the privacy benefits. Then there's backup and DR. Thwo Thumbs up to your video.

[privatename]

I have been hosting my own for the last 25 years. I simply cannot understand why anyone would trust google.

[c-LAW]

Raspberry PI boot from SSD is much more reliable than SD cards (they seem to corrupt easily).

[skrongo]

Are you going to review both self hosted NextCloud and hosted? Any decent hosting providers to recommend in that case? Privacy is the main issue with a hosted solution.

[eevdmpu]

really cool idea burritos 👌but what do you think about encrypting your files yourself (like cryptomator etc) before you uploading them to any popular cloud service? i feel it's hassle-free, easy route for ordinary non techy people
Thanks!

[Fr_g]

I wish I could get my hands on a pi, I have been looking for ages but they're always out of stock or just insanely priced

[asoviou]

please make a tutorial how to selfhost using an old smartphone, like with termux and nextclod

[pudelz]

Honestly, at the moment, probably would be better for folks to pickup an old refurbished desktop (or even laptop) since more an more are appearing cheap. While Windows is abandoning them, Linux will run perfect and would be perfect for the self hosting. Only thing is they don't beat the PI's energy diet. Maybe some Odroid, pine64, or similar boards would also be good for folks.

[phantazzor]

I think you should maybe talk about what the workflow would be then, how complicated, what will be the pros when we get use to it.
It is a bit unclear of the use you want out of it, privacy ok but for what exactly.
:)

[brad]

I'm still trying to figure out how to effectively set up a file server. I have the hardware but every time I think I understand what I need to do a new problem comes up.

[BSpears]

I personally use unRAID for my home server on an old PC.

[pudelz]

lowendbox also has some good deals on hosts. Love the deals from racknerd on there, cheap when you pay for the year! never hosted any "private" data on there but perfect for some game servers.