Discover new software and hardware to get the best out of your network, control smart devices, and secure your data on cloud services. Self-Hosted is a chat show between Chris and Alex two long-time "self-hosters" who share their lessons and take you along for the journey as they learn new ones. A Jupiter Broadcasting podcast showcasing free and open source technologies you can host yourself.
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27: Picture Perfect
Some big news for Jupiter Broadcasting and a picture perfect app-pick with Lychee. Chris politely suggests Alex reconsider his Syncthing doubts. Plus some power monitoring updates, and more from the community.
26: The Trouble with Docker
Mike and Wes join us to discuss the recent Docker news, freeing your Robovac from the cloud, and why Alex really loves Terraform. Special Guests: Michael Dominick and Wes Payne.
25: The Future of Unraid
Jonathan Panozzo, aka Johnp join us to talk all things Unraid. He hints at future subscription plans, details performance features coming soon, shares the story of how Docker came to Unraid, and much more. Special Guest: Jonathan Panozzo.
24: OPNsense Makes Sense
Chris figures out how hot is too hot, Alex performs an extreme remote firewall install, and we share some of our favorite SSH tricks.
23: Shields Up
We've spent thousands of dollars and over a decade refining the perfect home media setup. We get nostalgic and share what worked and what REALLY didn't.
22: Slow Cooked Servers
Chris is slow cooking some servers, Alex has self-hosted AI with a nasty gotcha and a damp basement.
21: The Perfect Server Build
Serverbuilds.net’s founder JDM joins us to discuss the perfect sever for low or high-end needs, and Alex stages a Pi intervention. Special Guest: JDM_WAAAT.
20: One is None
You're not a true self-hoster until you've lost your entire configuration at least once. Alex does a deep dive into cloud backup, plus we need your help to find the right Wifi solution for a listener.
19: The Open Source Catch-22
We react to recently proposed Home Assistant changes, Alex attempts an extreme remote install, and we take a look at HomelabOS. Plus why Chris continues to collect Raspberry Pi's at an alarming rate.
18: Ring Doorbell Alternative
We were almost outsmarted by a not so smart doorbell, Jellyfin makes Alex's prediction dreams come true and Chris tries QOwnNotes again. Links HeaterMeter, the open-source barbecue controller - Raspberry Pi (https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/heatermeter-open-source-barbecue-controller/) Amazon.com : Nelly's Security 3MP WiFi Video Doorbell Camera W/ 2 Way Audio, Onvif Compliant, PIR Motion Sensor, Night Vision, 16GB SD Card Pre-Installed, Includes 3 Face Plates : Camera & Photo (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XZMQZXW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Plexamp - Love your music! (https://plexamp.com/) linuxserver/beets | fleet (https://fleet.linuxserver.io/image?name=linuxserver/beets) linuxserver/musicbrainz | fleet (https://fleet.linuxserver.io/image?name=linuxserver/musicbrainz) Clients | Documentation - Jellyfin Project (https://jellyfin.org/docs/general/clients/index.html) QOwnNotes - cross-platform open source plain-text file notepad (https://www.qownnotes.org/) Special Guest: Morgan Peterman.
17: Where Do I Start?
Knowing which hardware to buy or which apps to run on that shiny new hardware can be hard. Chris and Alex discuss networking gear and where to find some of the best getting started documentation on the net. Plex have been busy and launched two new apps, we cover that and more in this episode of Self-Hosted.
16: Compromised Networking
We share some WiFi tips and essential network ideas. And discuss one of our most significant compromises in the show so far.
15: Keeping Track of Stuff
We have a neat self-hosted home inventory management system for preppers of any type, plus Chris' simple Home Assistant trick and Alex's valiant battle with the WebSockets daemon of the reverse proxies. Also - we answer listener questions, and share updates.
14: Embracing Automation
Wendell Wilson is back, and he and Chris are struggling with their automation setups. Also, we chat about ideal home server hardware for a server or a pfSense box. Plus Wendell's home-rolled presence detection rig, some 3D printing chat, and more. Special Guest: Wendell Wilson.
13: IRC is Not Dead
Self-Hosted IRC solutions are better than ever. Alan Pope joins us to make a case for the classic way to communicate online and tells us about a modern client for the web, mobile, and desktop you run on your server. Plus, follow up on the new Self-Hosted wiki, and more. Special Guest: Alan Pope.