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title = "About me. \\U0001F44B" title = "About me."
author = ["Zachary Billman"] author = ["Zachary Billman"]
date = 2022-04-03 date = 2022-04-03
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To begin, I needed an always-on computer to run these useful programs. I began with a humble Raspberry Pi. To begin, I needed an always-on computer to run these useful programs. I began with a humble Raspberry Pi.
{{< figure src="./content/posts/my-selfhosting-journey/images/rpi.webp" >}} {{< gallery match="images/*" sortOrder="desc" rowHeight="600" margins="5" thumbnailResizeOptions="600x600 q90 Lanczos" showExif=true previewType="blur" embedPreview="true" >}}
These are tiny, but capable computers that are great for fiddling with. The projects [people develop for these are amazing and diverse.](https://www.reddit.com/r/RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS/) With RPi in hand, I began with the ambitious project of replacing Google Drive with [Nextcloud.](https://nextcloud.com/) After much frustration with a bare metal installation, I found the [NextcloudPi project.](https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloudpi) Surprisingly, it went pretty okay! At first, I was intimidated by Linux defaults, but over time I grew to appreciate, and indeed, prefer Linux as an operating system. These are tiny, but capable computers that are great for fiddling with. The projects [people develop for these are amazing and diverse.](https://www.reddit.com/r/RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS/) With RPi in hand, I began with the ambitious project of replacing Google Drive with [Nextcloud.](https://nextcloud.com/) After much frustration with a bare metal installation, I found the [NextcloudPi project.](https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloudpi) Surprisingly, it went pretty okay! At first, I was intimidated by Linux defaults, but over time I grew to appreciate, and indeed, prefer Linux as an operating system.
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I thought about making this into a "guide" style post. I nixed that idea because, quite frankly, I feel like I don't know what I'm doing. I am really happy with my setup, but I don't feel like I have the authority to tell people how to administer their own services. If you are interested, allow me to point you toward the guide [that really got me rolling: Ultimate Traefik Docker Compose Guide.](https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/traefik-docker-compose-guide-2022/) I thought about making this into a "guide" style post. I nixed that idea because, quite frankly, I feel like I don't know what I'm doing. I am really happy with my setup, but I don't feel like I have the authority to tell people how to administer their own services. If you are interested, allow me to point you toward the guide [that really got me rolling: Ultimate Traefik Docker Compose Guide.](https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/traefik-docker-compose-guide-2022/)
For those of you wondering [[<https://www.zacharybillman.com/posts/zpb-current-selfhosted/>][what I am currently hosting, check out my current list her For those of you wondering [what I am currently hosting, check out my current list at the link](https://www.zacharybillman.com/posts/zpb-current-selfhosted/) and let me know what you think!

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I have to admit that the name leaves something to be desired. Fortunately, the service itself doesn't fall short. Mealie is a recipe management application. It is able to parse your favorite recipe websites to create immortalized versions of the recipe. This helps fight detestable [link rot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_rot) that plagues the internet. It allows you to edit ingredient amounts, make comments about what you would change next time, and plan out your weekly meals. It helps that it is beautiful and intuitive to use. If only I could get my partner to use it... I have to admit that the name leaves something to be desired. Fortunately, the service itself doesn't fall short. Mealie is a recipe management application. It is able to parse your favorite recipe websites to create immortalized versions of the recipe. This helps fight detestable [link rot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_rot) that plagues the internet. It allows you to edit ingredient amounts, make comments about what you would change next time, and plan out your weekly meals. It helps that it is beautiful and intuitive to use. If only I could get my partner to use it...
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I want to go on the record here and say that I think it is sensible that she doesn't trust my self hosted services that much. In the early days of my self hosting journey, let's just say that the up-time of my services were extremely finicky. I like to think they are more permanent now, especially because I am hosting everything on a VPS, but I certainly cannot compete with the stability of Google and Amazon. (Or pretty much any other paid service for that matter.) I want to go on the record here and say that I think it is sensible that she doesn't trust my self hosted services that much. In the early days of my self hosting journey, let's just say that the up-time of my services were extremely finicky. I like to think they are more permanent now, especially because I am hosting everything on a VPS, but I certainly cannot compete with the stability of Google and Amazon. (Or pretty much any other paid service for that matter.)
{{% /sidenote %}} \U0001F609 {{% /sidenote %}} :wink:
1. [Gitea](https://gitea.io/en-us/) 1. [Gitea](https://gitea.io/en-us/)
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I keep up to date on the science in my field by subscribing to relevant RSS feeds. I keep up to date on the science in my field by subscribing to relevant RSS feeds.
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Yet another topic to write a post about. This really changed the game for my ability to keep on top of the latest research. Yet another topic to write a post about. This really changed the game for my ability to keep on top of the latest research.
{{% /sidenote %}} FreshRSS replaced Feedly for me, as I ran up against the number of feeds I could subscribe to on a free account. Also, when self hosting, I can save as many articles as my heart desires (even if I will never look at them again \U0001F609 ). {{% /sidenote %}} FreshRSS replaced Feedly for me, as I ran up against the number of feeds I could subscribe to on a free account. Also, when self hosting, I can save as many articles as my heart desires (even if I will never look at them again :dizzy_face: ).
1. [Wallabag](https://wallabag.org/en) 1. [Wallabag](https://wallabag.org/en)

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* About me. * About me.
** About me. \U0001F44B ** About me.
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To begin, I needed an always-on computer to run these useful programs. I began with a humble Raspberry Pi. To begin, I needed an always-on computer to run these useful programs. I began with a humble Raspberry Pi.
[[./content/posts/my-selfhosting-journey/images/rpi.webp]] #+begin_export hugo
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#+caption: My humble Raspberry Pi and it's hard drive. This dude currently tirelessly runs [[https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome][the excellent Adguard Home]] and downloads a backup of my data every night. #+caption: My humble Raspberry Pi and it's hard drive. This dude currently tirelessly runs [[https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome][the excellent Adguard Home]] and downloads a backup of my data every night.
These are tiny, but capable computers that are great for fiddling with. The projects [[https://www.reddit.com/r/RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS/][people develop for these are amazing and diverse.]] With RPi in hand, I began with the ambitious project of replacing Google Drive with [[https://nextcloud.com/][Nextcloud.]] After much frustration with a bare metal installation, I found the [[https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloudpi][NextcloudPi project.]] Surprisingly, it went pretty okay! At first, I was intimidated by Linux defaults, but over time I grew to appreciate, and indeed, prefer Linux as an operating system. These are tiny, but capable computers that are great for fiddling with. The projects [[https://www.reddit.com/r/RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS/][people develop for these are amazing and diverse.]] With RPi in hand, I began with the ambitious project of replacing Google Drive with [[https://nextcloud.com/][Nextcloud.]] After much frustration with a bare metal installation, I found the [[https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloudpi][NextcloudPi project.]] Surprisingly, it went pretty okay! At first, I was intimidated by Linux defaults, but over time I grew to appreciate, and indeed, prefer Linux as an operating system.
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I thought about making this into a "guide" style post. I nixed that idea because, quite frankly, I feel like I don't know what I'm doing. I am really happy with my setup, but I don't feel like I have the authority to tell people how to administer their own services. If you are interested, allow me to point you toward the guide [[https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/traefik-docker-compose-guide-2022/][that really got me rolling: Ultimate Traefik Docker Compose Guide.]] I thought about making this into a "guide" style post. I nixed that idea because, quite frankly, I feel like I don't know what I'm doing. I am really happy with my setup, but I don't feel like I have the authority to tell people how to administer their own services. If you are interested, allow me to point you toward the guide [[https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/traefik-docker-compose-guide-2022/][that really got me rolling: Ultimate Traefik Docker Compose Guide.]]
For those of you wondering [[https://www.zacharybillman.com/posts/zpb-current-selfhosted/][what I am currently hosting, check out my current list here]]! For those of you wondering [[https://www.zacharybillman.com/posts/zpb-current-selfhosted/][what I am currently hosting, check out my current list at the link]] and let me know what you think!
** TODO How I write this blog: or how I learned to love Emacs. ** TODO How I write this blog: or how I learned to love Emacs.
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I want to go on the record here and say that I think it is sensible that she doesn't trust my self hosted services that much. In the early days of my self hosting journey, let's just say that the up-time of my services were extremely finicky. I like to think they are more permanent now, especially because I am hosting everything on a VPS, but I certainly cannot compete with the stability of Google and Amazon. (Or pretty much any other paid service for that matter.) I want to go on the record here and say that I think it is sensible that she doesn't trust my self hosted services that much. In the early days of my self hosting journey, let's just say that the up-time of my services were extremely finicky. I like to think they are more permanent now, especially because I am hosting everything on a VPS, but I certainly cannot compete with the stability of Google and Amazon. (Or pretty much any other paid service for that matter.)
#+end_sidenote #+end_sidenote
\U0001F609 :wink:
4. [[https://gitea.io/en-us/][Gitea]] 4. [[https://gitea.io/en-us/][Gitea]]
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#+begin_sidenote #+begin_sidenote
Yet another topic to write a post about. This really changed the game for my ability to keep on top of the latest research. Yet another topic to write a post about. This really changed the game for my ability to keep on top of the latest research.
#+end_sidenote #+end_sidenote
FreshRSS replaced Feedly for me, as I ran up against the number of feeds I could subscribe to on a free account. Also, when self hosting, I can save as many articles as my heart desires (even if I will never look at them again \U0001F609 ). FreshRSS replaced Feedly for me, as I ran up against the number of feeds I could subscribe to on a free account. Also, when self hosting, I can save as many articles as my heart desires (even if I will never look at them again :dizzy_face: ).
7. [[https://wallabag.org/en][Wallabag]] 7. [[https://wallabag.org/en][Wallabag]]