My latest project was turning my old Windows 10 machine upstairs into a #SelfHosting workstation. I slapped a big hard drive in it, and reformatted with #Kubuntu #Linux.
I've converted many of my DVD collection into a @jellyfin server. (Only stuff I OWN + public domain content, and only viewable inside the house.) I also just put on #NextCoud and it was pretty easy. Now I essentially have cloud storage from anyplace.
It's amazing! And... it just works. Why didn't I do this before???
I want to thank a few people for inspiration: @_elena, @dragondaddy, @thekitmalone, and a few others I'm sure.
This opened up a world of possibilities for me. Also, I know there will be a lot of perfectly good "old" 5-year-old computers going to salvage because of the Windows decommissioning of v10.
Each step was definitely a "weekend project" but each step also adds amazing functionality. So worth it.
If you're thinking of taking the plunge, ask me anything. I'd be happy to help!
@ScottStarkey congratulations Scott!!!
Wishing you all the best in your self-hosting experimentations :)
@ScottStarkey @_elena @dragondaddy This is rad! Everytime someone starts hosting their own services an angel gets their wings!
@thekitmalone yes self-hosting is THE BEST 👼 ❤️ @ScottStarkey @dragondaddy
