# What I Self-Host

> Author shares how they self-host 17 services on a cheap Mini PC.
- Title: What I Self-Host · Viceconsole | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: self-hosting, beelink mini pc, jellyfin, podman, immich, actual budget, home assistant, syncthing, vaultwarden, frigate, yubal, snapcast
- Source: Viceconsole — https://viceconsole.fyi/blog/2026/10/10/what-i-self-host
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: self-hosting, beelink mini pc, jellyfin, podman, immich, actual budget, home assistant, syncthing, vaultwarden, frigate, yubal, snapcast
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Author self-hosts media, apps, and services on a Beelink Mini PC to avoid cloud costs and privacy risks.