self-hosted Archives

Ditch the ‘Works on My Machine’ Trap: Build Your Own CDE with Coder

August 29, 2026

Stop wrestling with local dependency hell. Learn how to build a self-hosted Cloud Development Environment (CDE) using Coder and Terraform to standardize your team's workflow.

HomeLab

Build a Self-Hosted Retro Gaming Hub with ES-DE and RetroArch

August 26, 2026

Transform your spare hardware into a centralized gaming server. This guide walks you through setting up ES-DE and RetroArch for seamless network streaming with Sunshine.

Database

PocketBase Tutorial: Build a Real-Time Database and Backend with a Single Executable File

August 19, 2026

PocketBase bundles a SQLite database, REST API, authentication, file storage, and real-time subscriptions into a single executable file. This tutorial walks you through getting it running in minutes, building collections, handling auth, and deploying to production.

HomeLab

Build a Queryable Digital Garden: Self-Hosting SilverBullet on Docker

August 3, 2026

Transform your notes from static text into a dynamic database. This guide shows you how to self-host SilverBullet on Docker for a high-performance Digital Garden.

HomeLab

DIY PiKVM: Pro-Level Remote BIOS Access for Your HomeLab under $100

August 2, 2026

Build your own budget-friendly KVM-over-IP using a Raspberry Pi. Get remote BIOS access, power control, and virtual media support for your HomeLab without the enterprise price tag.

DevOps

Deploy Unleash on Docker: Self-Host Feature Flags for Zero-Downtime Feature Control and A/B Testing

July 21, 2026

Learn how to self-host Unleash on Docker to implement feature flags and A/B testing without redeploying your production apps. This guide covers a 5-minute quick start, SDK integration in Python and Node.js, gradual rollouts, variant-based A/B testing, and production hardening tips — written from real incident experience.

HomeLab

Ditch the Monthly Fees: Self-Host Listmonk on Docker for Your HomeLab

July 19, 2026

Tired of Mailchimp's rising costs? Follow this guide to self-host Listmonk on Docker. Learn to set up PostgreSQL, configure SMTP, and manage your own email marketing with zero subscriber limits.

HomeLab

Self-Hosted S3-Compatible Storage: Run MinIO on Docker for HomeLab Backups and Media

July 17, 2026

MinIO is an S3-compatible object storage server you can run on Docker, replacing AWS S3 for HomeLab backups, media, and app data. This guide covers setup, IAM configuration, tool integration, and production tips from hands-on experience.

Running Mixtral and Qwen-MoE Locally: High-Performance AI on Consumer Gear

July 17, 2026

Run GPT-4 class models on your own desk. This guide shows you how to use Ollama to deploy Mixtral and Qwen-MoE models locally, with specific tips for VRAM optimization.

HomeLab

Ditch the Cloud: Self-Host ntfy on Docker for Instant Lab Alerts

July 17, 2026

Tired of missing critical server alerts? Learn how to self-host ntfy on Docker for a private, lightning-fast notification system that works with any script or HomeLab service.