Self-Hosting

How to run your own servers, Docker stacks, and self-hosted services without losing weekends to config files.

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OpenSSH took the blame for musl's Alpine login bug

The OpenSSH Alpine login bug comes from musl's crypt() returning "*" where POSIX requires NULL. Who is at fault, who is exposed, and how to check your box.

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AppFlowy is Notion where the data stays on your disk

Open source Notion alternative AppFlowy keeps documents, boards, and databases on your own disk or a server you run, plus AI you point anywhere.

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Paperless-ngx turns your paper pile into a search box

Self-hosted document management with Paperless-ngx runs OCR on every scan, tags it automatically, and turns a filing cabinet into a search box.

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Sonarr never downloads anything and that is the point

Sonarr TV automation watches for new episodes, hands the work to your download client, then renames and files them where a media server can read them.

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Run your own throwaway email on Cloudflare for free

A self-hosted disposable inbox runs free on Cloudflare Workers, D1, and Email Routing. Get the setup steps, the real free-tier limits, and the catch.

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Vaultwarden runs Bitwarden on a box you already own

Self-hosted Bitwarden server Vaultwarden reimplements the client API, runs on a Raspberry Pi, and works with the official Bitwarden apps unchanged.