self-hosted Archives

Ditch Slack: Self-Host Mattermost with Docker for Total Data Control

June 3, 2026

Take control of your team's data. This guide walks you through deploying Mattermost on Docker with a PostgreSQL backend for a professional, self-hosted chat experience.

HomeLab

Deploy Beszel on Docker: Lightweight Server Monitoring Dashboard for Your HomeLab (5-Minute Setup)

June 2, 2026

Beszel is a self-hosted server monitoring dashboard that runs on Docker and covers CPU, RAM, disk, network, and container stats with near-zero overhead. This guide walks through a 5-minute single-host setup, multi-server HomeLab configuration with remote agents, webhook alerting, and production tips from real deployment experience.

DevOps

Self-Hosting Woodpecker CI on Docker: A Lightweight and Secure GitHub Actions Alternative

May 28, 2026

Ditch heavy CI/CD tools and learn how to self-host Woodpecker CI on Docker. This guide covers everything from installation to setting up your first container-native pipeline.

HomeLab

The $0 NAS: Resurrecting Old Hardware with OpenMediaVault

May 27, 2026

Don't let your data die on a single external drive. Learn how to repurpose old PCs or Raspberry Pis into a professional-grade NAS with OpenMediaVault, featuring RAID redundancy and automated health monitoring.

HomeLab

How to Install Homarr on Docker: Build a Pro HomeLab Dashboard with Native ‘Arr’ Integration

May 26, 2026

Tired of managing dozens of browser tabs? Learn how to install Homarr on Docker, the modern dashboard that integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, and Torrent clients for real-time monitoring.

HomeLab

Stop Renting Your Music: Build a Private Streaming Server with Navidrome and Docker

May 25, 2026

Build a high-performance, private music server with Navidrome and Docker. Stop paying for Spotify and stream your FLAC/MP3 collection to any device using the Subsonic API.

HomeLab

Stop Adding Movies Manually: Deploy Jellyseerr on Docker for Your HomeLab

May 24, 2026

Automate your media library by deploying Jellyseerr on Docker. This guide shows you how to connect Jellyfin, Radarr, and Sonarr for a hands-off request system.

DevOps

Ditch the Cloud: Self-Hosting a Lean DevOps Stack with Gitea and Actions

May 24, 2026

Take control of your DevOps data. This guide shows you how to deploy a high-performance Gitea instance and Gitea Actions runner using Docker Compose for private, low-cost CI/CD.

HomeLab

Hard Drive Health: A 6-Month Production Review of Scrutiny on Docker

May 23, 2026

Is your data safe? After 6 months of production testing, here is why Scrutiny on Docker is the best way to monitor S.M.A.R.T. health and predict drive failures before they happen.

HomeLab

Stop Forgetting the Small Stuff: Self-Host Monica CRM on Docker

May 22, 2026

Never forget a birthday or a book recommendation again. Learn how to self-host Monica CRM on Docker for a private, secure way to manage your personal relationships.