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My 3-2-1 Backup Strategy for Video Production
How I back up 16TB of video production files across three drives, two machines, and the cloud — and why it's worth the effort.
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The best self-hosted tools to take control of your data.
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How I Built Custom Pages in Ghost (and How You Can Too)
Two methods for building custom pages in Ghost CMS — HTML cards for quick landing pages, theme templates for dynamic content. Real code from my actual site.
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How to share API keys with Claude Code (without losing sleep)
Three tiers for sharing API keys with Claude Code — scoped keys, a credentials file, and environment variables. Here's what I actually use.
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Claude Max OAuth Locked Out: My New Open Source AI Stack
Claude hitting rate limits, giving errors, or refusing prompts? Tested fixes for every common issue — from context window problems to usage caps.
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How to Give OpenClaw Real Persistent Memory with Obsidian
OpenClaw's built-in memory is broken. Here's how to connect it with Obsidian for searchable, persistent AI agent memory that actually works.
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Self-Hosting Business Email with Cloudron: Complete Guide
Self-hosting business email with Cloudron gives you full control over your inbox without Gmail or Microsoft fees. This guide walks through DNS setup, mailbox creation, and spam filtering step by step. Covers costs, risks, and whether self-hosted email is right for your business.
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NextCloud on Hetzner: Self-Host Your Cloud Storage for $5/mo
Set up NextCloud on Hetzner for private cloud storage at just $5 per month. This guide walks through installation, file sync, and app setup step by step. Covers security, mobile access, and whether self-hosted cloud storage beats Google Drive and Dropbox on cost.
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Writebook Review: Free Self-Hosted Publishing from 37signals
Writebook is a free self-hosted publishing platform from 37signals for creating books and docs online. This review tests the editor, reader experience, and hosting setup. Covers design quality, limits, and whether free publishing from the Basecamp team is worth trying.
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5 Open Source Tools I'm Using For My Business In 2024
Five open source tools that replace expensive SaaS apps for everyday business operations. Covers project management, email, CRM, automation, and analytics with free self-hosted options. A practical guide to cutting software costs while keeping full control of your data.
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66 Analytics Review: Self-Hosted Google Analytics Alternative
66 Analytics is a self-hosted analytics platform that gives you full data ownership without sending visitor info to Google. This review tests tracking accuracy, dashboard design, and privacy features. Covers setup on WordPress and whether self-hosted analytics is worth it.