Why having your own private family cloud makes sense

Introduction &#xA; In June 2025 I decided to take back control of my digital life by moving off Google’s and Apple’s clouds. This series documents my motivations, costs, risks, and the steps I took so you can follow along. &#xA; Motivation &#xA; I was motivated by two things: security and economics. &#xA; Economics &#xA; Economically, it adds up. The table below lists typical monthly prices as of…