https://isoul.uk/tags/linux/ Recent content in Linux on isoul.uk Hugo -- gohugo.io en-GB © 2026 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:14:26 +0000 https://isoul.uk/off-the-stack/why-i-self-host/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:14:26 +0000 https://isoul.uk/off-the-stack/why-i-self-host/ <blockquote><p><strong>Previously on isoul.uk:</strong> <a href="https://isoul.uk/off-the-stack/the-internet-used-to-feel-different/" >The Internet Used to Feel Different</a> — forums had addresses, communities had places and discovery was active before feeds took over.</p> </blockquote><p>There are much easier ways to use technology than self-hosting.</p> <p>If I want photo storage, somebody will sell it to me.</p> <p>If I need file sync, there are dozens of services.</p> <p>If I want media streaming, I can pay a subscription and install an app.</p> <p>Instead, I have ended up with NASes, Docker hosts, virtual machines, DNS servers, monitoring, backups and enough cables to make the &ldquo;easy&rdquo; option look extremely sensible.</p>