Privacy, subscriptions, lock-in: see why self-hosting is surging, beginner tools like Immich and LibreOffice, and how Docker containers make setup easy.

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Self-hosting is gaining popularity as developers seek alternatives to cloud subscriptions and regain control over their data. The article explores motivations like privacy, cost savings, and avoiding vendor lock-in, then covers different hosting approaches from Raspberry Pi setups to VPS rentals. It introduces beginner-friendly self-hosted tools including Immich for photos, LibreOffice/Collabora for productivity, Nextcloud for file storage, and Jellyfin for media streaming. Docker containers simplify deployment by packaging applications with their dependencies, making self-hosting more accessible than ever.

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