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What I Self-Host
Author shares how they self-host 17 services on a cheap Mini PC.
In brief
Author shares how they self-host 17 services on a cheap Mini PC. Author self-hosts media, apps, and services on a Beelink Mini PC to avoid cloud costs and privacy risks. Originally reported by Viceconsole.
Myself in the self-hosting world
I ran a website from a Linux box under my bed during university.
Cutting the cord in India
I left India after using Netflix, Disney Plus, and Spotify at low costs.
Self-hosted Jellyfin
I switched to self-hosted Jellyfin to limit streaming services for my son.
Rules for self-hosting
I don't expose services directly to the public internet and prefer native services.
Hardware choice
I bought a Beelink Mini PC with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD for under EUR 180.
Services in alphabetical order
I self-host 17 services including Actual Budget, Jellyfin, and Home Assistant.
Podman vs native services
I prefer native services but use Podman for complex services with many dependencies.
Jellyfin for media
I use Jellyfin for movies, TV, and home videos without auto-play recommendations.
Immich for photos
I switched to Immich for photos after Google Photos became too expensive.
Home Assistant for home automation
I use Home Assistant for home automation without relying on Google or Amazon.
Vaultwarden for passwords
I self-host Vaultwarden for password management instead of LastPass.
Frigate for security
I use Frigate to monitor home security with 8 IP cameras and motion alerts.
Yubal for music
I use Yubal to download YouTube Music playlists with proper organization.
Non-services
I don't self-host email, Google Docs, or music services due to complexity.
Resource usage
My server uses 7.5 GB of memory and fluctuates between 30% and 40% CPU.
Conclusion
Self-hosting 17 services on a cheap Mini PC is possible without heavy resources.
The essence
Author self-hosts media, apps, and services on a Beelink Mini PC to avoid cloud costs and privacy risks.
