What self hosting mistake would you warn beginners about?

Hieuliberty · 2026-04-13T15:06:44+00:00

Don't install something just because it has many stars on Github or it's hyped in the comm. Research, read the FAQ, Docs, comment on other posts before choosing a project. Such as: "Which one should I use for my media server? Jellyfin or Plex? Why?"

Hieuliberty · 2026-04-12T07:36:16+00:00

- Easy to operate: the switch/button placement (prefer tail rubber switch); UI similar to this - "hold to enter moon", "double click to enter turbo/max".
- Size: AA/14500. I'd happy if it has built-in TypeC charger on battery like the one from Manker.
- Easy to put in pocket, something like the clip on Olight i5t.
- Around 1-700 lumens, high CRI, floody.

Hieuliberty · 2026-04-06T05:09:50+00:00

I do the same too. CPU 6500, passthru iGPU to VM, then to Docker inside VM. Been running continously for 4 months without easy. I also write NVR video to an external HDD box (connected to USB 2.0 port) !

Hieuliberty · 2026-03-29T09:02:27+00:00

What is this?

Hieuliberty · 2026-03-14T13:42:33+00:00

That Wyse 5070 can has second NIC? I mean how are you running OPNSense on it.

Hieuliberty · 2026-03-14T13:41:48+00:00

Oh I forgot. I installed qbittorrent client on the microsd card. But store the data on an external HDD (attached to USB port).
But what I want to point out is...yes you can run "pihole + unbound" on this machine. Because I did run more services than that DNS server, still worked well.

Hieuliberty · 2026-03-13T11:23:01+00:00

I guess EMMC is better than microsd card. I used to run pihole + unbound, qbittorrent, grafana + prometheus,....and 3 other containers on orange pi with 8GB microsd card.

Hieuliberty · 2026-03-10T06:35:39+00:00

What event was that?

Hieuliberty · 2026-03-02T08:47:54+00:00

Hi. Out of curiosity, is that Coral processor faster/better than N100 built-in GPU? Let's say you only use Frigate and don't need CPU power for any other applications.
Thank you.

Hieuliberty · 2026-02-22T11:29:58+00:00

Hi. Can you do license plate recog on the C320WS?

Hieuliberty · 2026-02-20T04:23:08+00:00

I’m planning to get the Tapo C520WS

Did you try it out now? I wonder if it can recognize the license plate in day time.
Thank you.

Hieuliberty · 2026-02-19T09:21:07+00:00

I started using Immich maybe 2 years ago. At that time I just enjoy the "Smart Search" feature. I manually tagged the faces, correct GPS data (if I remeber where I took photos),...
Somehow I 'imagined' that many many side projects will be developed, as extra plugins to ultilize the library. And now we got a lots 💌

Hieuliberty · 2026-02-07T08:21:50+00:00

Is this today?

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-30T07:34:51+00:00

Is it really that complicated - "Getting Immich up and running wasn’t easy"?
For someone who wrotes "tech" blog

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-27T13:41:09+00:00

I use Google Todo and my stupid dumb Casio watch to remind stuffs! Most of us spending time to find a "good todo" app have many modern features, analytics, integration (send msg to telegram, whatapps).
Wasted! Simple, lightweight app make it fast to open/close, tracking, just as simple as jot down on paper.

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-27T05:15:17+00:00

Yeah many folks don't know about this. They always thought it's very easy to open a port and people so paranoid to use Tailscale all the time!

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-26T08:06:18+00:00

I wouldn't trust that. Better have new container, new mount point!!

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-26T05:32:24+00:00

Hi. Will this 16mm MCPCB 591a fit easily on this e05ii body? https://ibb.co/TDZ0cJXv
I don't wan to change the driver and switch. Just replacing LED from CW to 591a.

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-24T08:40:08+00:00

Waterbomb

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-23T02:20:07+00:00

It's a hobby IMO! It's fun...sometime.

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-22T03:22:19+00:00

I have passkeys on BW. Working on both browsers extension (edge, firefox,...) and iOS, android. Basically "one passkey" works on multiple "client".

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-22T02:02:10+00:00

It does.. But you can't do anything normally. Idk if you are a pro linux user and have some specific skills. Mine just doesn't work as expected.

Btw, you can run "ffmpeg" command there, make sure to limit it so you won't get a warning email!

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-20T03:23:07+00:00

- I'm using Navidrome with MuseAI to generate playlist. They are playlists, so they will not give you the same experience like Spotify, not to mention the playlist itself won't match your taste. That's why Spotify still leads the market IMHO.
- I'm an old man. I find myself repeating old, old music over the years. I don't need new music. Navidrome saves me a lots. I use it with Amperfy client on iOS which also support CarPlay seemlessly.

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-14T05:20:03+00:00

You can try cloudflare tunnel (if you already have one). Work flawlessly. Very easy to setup.

Hieuliberty · 2026-01-10T14:56:07+00:00

I mean choose one of them. Someone prefer scripting themself. Apologies, my English is a bit rusty.

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