I’m interested in exploring the world of self hosting, but most of the information that I find is incredibly detailed and specific, such as what type of CPU performs better, etc. What I’m really looking for is an extremely basic square 1 guide. I know basically nothing about networking, I dont really know any coding, But it seems like there are a lot of tools out there that might make this possible even for a dummy like me.
Right now, my cloud computing is pretty much typical I think. I use onedrive to sync my documents and old files. I need to be able to quickly access files on different devices, such as a powerpoint created on one device and presented on another. On my phone I use Android Karma and my backups of downloads and photos and other data are all on Google Drive /Google 1.
Recommend doing a jellyfin server with an *arr stack! Prowlarr, radarr, sonarr, plus qbittorrent. Bonus if you can integrate i2p in there so you don’t have to rely on a VPN :)
there’s also Nextcloud AIO docker. I use it to sync my photos and escape Apple’s 5gb max free-tier backup
Maybe add some assorted services like an invidious instance, Searxng instance?
Welcome to the self hosting rabbit hole!
I’m not quite a noob. I run an Arr stack on my PC and I’m going to be transferring it to a dedicated server along with Home Assistant and whatnot next week.
My question is, what’s so good about Jellyfin? Why does it always get recommended over Plex? Plex seems to be working just fine so I just don’t get why Jellyfin may be better.
Is it just that it’s free and open source? Coz while I’m totally down with that, I don’t pay for Plex and it seems to be working just fine.
A big part of it is the open source aspect, yes.
In addition, Plex is increasingly weighing down their offering with new “features” of questionable value. Some would probably use the term “enshittification” to describe the trend over the past year or two.
I bought a plex lifetime license a long time ago (2013), but for a newcomer I would recommend Jellyfin. You can also run them both simultaneously with no issue and decide for yourself.
Thanks, I may very well do that. I just don’t understand how to get the Jellyfin onto my telly, but don’t worry I’m not asking for help with that, I like a bit of research.
Your “*arr” stack involves piracy and should just be recommended out of the blue. You can setup Jellyfin with Live TV from a HDhomerun and you can buy your own movies and TV shows as blurays so you can rip them into jellyfin.
Eh it’s fair game
I guess its equivalent to speeding. Everyone does it but that doesn’t make it right.
I have yet to see pirating actually cause civilian deaths but i hear you. It harms corporations’ profits which is a far worse crime in some people’s eyes. But it’s a matter of ideology not suited in /c/selfhosted :)
That’s a great way to get a cease and desist letter from your ISP.