Best of self-hosting — November 2024

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    What Self-Hosted Apps can you not live Without in 2024?

    A review of essential self-hosted applications being used in 2024, including tools like Proxmox, Portainer, Homepage, Bookstack, and more. Hardware like Intel NUCs is employed for hosting, while apps such as ShareX, Nexterm, and Grafana offer various functionalities from file sharing to server control and system metrics monitoring. The post also dives into tools for personal organization and media management such as Usememos, Audiobookshelf, and Ghost for blogging.

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    An elegant OS for your home server

    umbrelOS 1.0 is a home cloud OS designed for easy self-hosting, making it ideal even for non-technical users. It enables you to store files, run a Bitcoin node, stream media, block ads, and automate your home. The system offers one-click updates, extensive app permissions, and real-time monitoring of system performance. It also includes a wide range of self-hosted apps in the Umbrel App Store, all managed from a web browser. Built-in security features include authentication and optional 2FA, ensuring your data remains secure.

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    Self-Hosting Guide to Alternatives: Pocket, Omnivore

    This guide details several self-hosted alternatives to popular read later and bookmarking services such as Pocket and Omnivore. It highlights applications like Wallabag, Shiori, Linkwarden, Linkding, Hoarder, Readeck, Grimoire, and LinkAce, emphasizing their unique features, ease of deployment, and third-party integrations. These alternatives cater to various needs, from simplicity and minimalism to advanced functionality like AI-based tagging and video archiving.

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    Romm - Self-Hosted ROM Manager with EmulatorJS Baked In

    Romm is a tool for self-hosting and managing ROM based games, allowing users to relive classic gaming experiences with an easy-to-use interface. It includes EmulatorJS for playing supported system games directly in the browser. Installation requires obtaining credentials from IGDB via Twitch, setting up folder structures for ROMs, and using Docker Compose to install Romm on a server. The tool supports configuring USB game pads for enhanced gaming control. Romm is particularly valuable for those looking to enjoy retro games with enhanced features like quick save and rewind.

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    Self-Hosting Guide to Alternatives: Feedly, Inoreader

    In 2024, self-hosted alternatives to online RSS feed readers like Feedly and Inoreader offer privacy and competitive functionality. FreshRSS, Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, and other options provide web interfaces and sync features without sharing user data. These self-hosted platforms support various installation methods, databases, and APIs, ensuring a customizable and private RSS experience.

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