Self-Hosted

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 on the journey of their new ones.

A Jupiter Broadcasting podcast showcasing free and open source technologies you can host yourself.

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Alex Kretzschmar

Chris Fisher

The One with Jeff Geerling | Self-Hosted 41

26 March 2021

Special guest Jeff Geerling tells us how he got 16 drives connected to one Pi.

Password Shaming | Self-Hosted 40

12 March 2021

We react to Home Assistant password shaming us and then reflect on the OVH fire while attempting to solve a "growing" cloud problem.

We run Arch BTW | Self-Hosted 39

26 February 2021

Our favorite LastPass alternative, why more boxes might be better than one, and we confess to an undying love.

Crouching Pi, Hidden Server | Self-Hosted 38

12 February 2021

Alex shocks Chris with his latest project, then lays down some quick-fire picks.

Security Growing Pains | Self-Hosted 37

29 January 2021

We discuss recent Home Assistant security news, and how we think the project could improve.

Google Docs Replacement | Self-Hosted 36

15 January 2021

Our favorite Google Docs killer with markdown support has a big update. We explain how we host it and why we love it.

The Perfect Media Server | Self-Hosted 35

1 January 2021

Alex reveals the culmination of five years of work into the Perfect Media Server.

Take Powerline Seriously | Self-Hosted 34

18 December 2020

Chris discovers a networking miracle, Alex has been playing with electrics, and we review the Wyze Cam 3.

Helios64 Review | Self-Hosted 33

4 December 2020

Alex puts the fantastic-looking, ARM-powered NAS known as the Helios64 to the test.

Google Turning the Screw | Self-Hosted 32

20 November 2020

With rage in our hearts, we proclaim a Self-Hosted Google Photos replacement, and the only way to self-host your email.

Industrial Grade Mobile Internet | Self-Hosted 31

6 November 2020

We have a philosophical debate on cloud vs local and Alex experiences full-blown Americana this Halloween.

Automation Entropy Factor | Self-Hosted 30

23 October 2020

Chris gets left out in the cold after a Home Assistant glitch, and Alex puts a big batch of USB hard drives to the test.