Migrating my NAS from TrueNAS Core to vanilla FreeBSD
Why I dropped TrueNAS Core for a hand-built FreeBSD NAS (no way I'm putting Linux under my data), and how Claude Code helped me do the whole migration in an evening instead of a weekend.
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Technical blog about BSD, FreeBSD, self-hosting and system administration
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Looking for a Nextcloud replacement
Trying to replace Nextcloud with something more modern. OxiCloud, Cloudreve, OpenCloud, and why the old PHP giant is still hard to beat for self-hosting.
Seestar S30Pro - First impressions
I ended up buying a Seestar S30Pro after cancelling my Vespera II order. First impressions on a surprisingly easy setup, EQ mode out of the box, and image processing with Siril.
Proxmox is overkill for your home lab.
Everyone on YouTube and X is running Proxmox for their home lab. Is it really necessary? A look at lighter alternatives like FreeBSD jails and Linux LXC.
Claude Code on FreeBSD is a game changer for self-hosters.
How Claude Code running on FreeBSD transformed my homelab: deploying Authelia 2FA, compiling packages from source, hardening HTTPS headers, and optimizing backup scripts — all in a few prompts.
Podman is home-lab ready on FreeBSD.
How to run Podman containers on FreeBSD. Setup, jail configuration, and running real-world applications on a self-hosted FreeBSD server.
Reading Review - L'Arche de Mère by Pierre Bordage
Book review of L'Arche de Mère by Pierre Bordage (2025), his final novel. An easy science fiction read with minimal world-building, thin characters, and a predictable ending — but still readable.
Self-hosted since the 2010s
10+ years of self-hosting: from early NAS setups to FreeBSD jails, TrueNAS, and a full home server stack. What changed, what stayed, and why I keep doing it.
I've build a website by prompting AI
How I built a complete website by prompting AI (Cursor) without writing a single line of code. Design decisions, technology choices, and lessons learned.
Astrophoto-Keeper
Building a self-hosted solution to organize, store, and browse astrophotography sessions. Managing raw files, metadata, and previews on a home server.
Garage a fast and minimal S3 server for home.
Setting up Garage, a lightweight self-hosted S3-compatible object storage, on a home server. Configuration, performance, and use cases for personal storage.
From Endeavouros to Pop!_OS
Why I switched from EndeavourOS to Pop!_OS as my daily driver: comparing Arch vs Ubuntu-based, hardware support, COSMIC desktop, and daily usability.
Distributed objects storage solution - StorJ Review
Review of StorJ, a decentralized object storage solution. Performance, pricing, S3 compatibility, and whether it's a viable alternative for self-hosters.
Manage FreeBSD jails backup with NocoDB
Using NocoDB as a no-code interface to manage and track FreeBSD jail backups. Setup, configuration, and workflow for keeping your jails safe.
Why do I run FreeBSD for my home servers.
Why FreeBSD instead of Linux for home servers? Exploring ZFS, jails, stability, and the reasons behind choosing FreeBSD for a home infrastructure.
Nginx / PHP with FreeBSD.
Step-by-step guide to setting up Nginx and PHP on FreeBSD using Bastille jails. Install, configure, and deploy a working web server stack.