Wallos: installing your own subscription manager on a VPS
Wallos is a free self-hosted subscription manager. We explore its features, server requirements, and how to install Wallos on a VPS with Docker Compose.
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Vaultwarden: what it is and how to install it on a VPS
What Vaultwarden is, how it differs from Bitwarden, and how to install your own password manager on a VPS using Docker Compose with HTTPS.
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Uptime Kuma on a VPS: website and server monitoring setup
What Uptime Kuma is, what kind of VPS it needs, and how to install uptime monitoring with Docker Compose, enable HTTPS, connect Telegram, and create a status page.
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Syncthing: what it is and how to set up file synchronization on a VPS
What Syncthing is, how to synchronize files without Google Drive or Dropbox, why you may need a VPS, and how to run Syncthing securely with Docker Compose.
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Stirling PDF on a VPS: Installing Your Own PDF Editor
How to install Stirling PDF on Ubuntu with Docker Compose, configure HTTPS and OCR, and create a private web service for working with PDF files.
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SearXNG: what it is and how to install your own search engine on a VPS
What SearXNG is, how it combines results from different search engines and protects queries. Installation on a VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
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Paperless-ngx: your own OCR document archive on a VPS
How Paperless-ngx turns scans, PDFs, and email attachments into a searchable archive. Features, requirements, Docker installation, and document protection.
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Nextcloud: what it is and how to deploy a personal cloud on a VPS
What Nextcloud is, how it differs from Google Drive and Dropbox, what features it offers, and how to install your own cloud on a VPS using Nextcloud AIO.
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n8n: what it is and how to install it on a VPS with Docker Compose
What n8n is, which processes it can automate, and how to install self-hosted n8n on a VPS with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, HTTPS, and backups.
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Mealie on a VPS: Your Own Recipe, Meal Planning, and Shopping List Manager
What Mealie can do, how to import recipes from a link, plan meals, create shopping lists, and install the service on a VPS with Docker.
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Karakeep on a VPS: your own bookmark archive with search and AI
What Karakeep is and how to install a personal link archive on a VPS with Docker Compose, enable HTTPS, import data, use AI tags, and configure backups.
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Jellyfin on a VPS: installing your own media server
What Jellyfin is, how it differs from Plex, what kind of VPS you need, and how to install a personal media server for movies, TV shows, and music with HTTPS access.
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IT-Tools on a VPS: installing 86 developer tools
What IT-Tools is, which utilities are included, and how to install your own developer dashboard on a VPS with Docker, connect a domain, enable HTTPS, and protect access.
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Immich on a VPS: Set Up Your Own Cloud for Photos and Videos
What Immich is, what kind of server it needs, and how to install your own photo and video storage on Ubuntu with Docker Compose, connect HTTPS and a phone, and configure backups.
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Home Assistant: what it is, features, and server installation
What Home Assistant is, where to install it, and how to run it with Docker. Features, automation examples, requirements, and secure access.
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FreshRSS: What It Is and How to Install It on a VPS
What FreshRSS is, which sources it can collect, and how to install your own RSS aggregator on a VPS with Docker and automatic HTTPS.
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Audiobookshelf on a VPS: your own audiobook and podcast library
We explain what Audiobookshelf can do, why it is more convenient than a regular folder of audiobooks, what kind of server it needs, and how to launch a personal library on a VPS with Docker Compose.
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AdGuard Home on a VPS: installation and ad blocking
Step-by-step installation of AdGuard Home on an Ubuntu or Debian VPS. Configure DNS filtering, blocklists, a router, devices, and secure access.
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Actual Budget on a VPS: installing and setting up a personal budget
What Actual Budget is, how envelope budgeting works, and how to install your own personal finance manager on a VPS using Docker Compose, HTTPS, and backups.
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