It can absolutely be local.

For podcasts I use AntennaPod, for news I use Feeder. Whatever your use case, there is probably a local, well-made FOSS option.

Nonlocal uses have additional capabilities, such as syncing across multiple devices. I also use gpodder.net for podcast syncing, although there are self-hosted options for this as well.

Yep. It’s the same reason everyone has to pay more for RAM now, even though consumers didn’t cause the shortage.

Naw, they’ll just declare bankruptcy and the municipalities will foot the bills for the infrastructure debt.

Basically, have you even seen the Simpsons monorail episode? It’s that.

Sure, here are a few.

Nine UNRWA staff members ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 attacks

Detailed findings on attacks carried out on and after 7 October 2023 in Israel

A U.N. inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

‘Clear and convincing information’ that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence

UN Report: “sexual violence occurred during the 7 October attacks in multiple locations … including rape and gang rape”

There have already been several.

The yacht crowd isn’t really concerned with national borders.

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If someone were killed, you could be charged with murder because you’re taking actions that could reasonably result in death.

IANAL

Edit: Here are some real-world examples.

Meth manufacturing explosion leads to murder charges

Temple City man charged with murder in explosions that killed 5 at illegal cannabis labs

Athens man sentenced after meth lab explosion

There are all sorts of additional charges that might be piled on, like reckless endangerment or child endangerment if there are any children in the immediate vicinity.

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I never heard of this before, but it looks similarly easy to deploy. It requires Javascript instead of Python, which is the same to me although I’m sure others will have a strong preference for one or the other. Pretty nice interface though.

Genuinely curious: What advantage would you have from running it in a docker container?

LOL well at least you know I’m not an AI. Fixing now.

I also had a lot of difficulty setting up NextCloud. Based on the various reviews and comments, it seems like I may have actually dodged a bullet.

In general, as I’ve tried different self-hosting solutions, I’ve found that using a dedicated solution for each purpose has given me better results. I use Radicale for contacts and Calendar, Immich for photos, Jellyfin for media (Navidrome for music is great, but I ended up keeping my music library in Jellyfin because I liked the client apps better).

I’m using OwnCloud for filesync, although I’m also testing CopyParty, which is pretty phenomenal and stupid simple.

Tailscale is GOAT. Some people have speculated that it could be subject to enshitification some day. It’s managed by a for-profit company, but everything they do is open source. There are already well-tested forks like HeadScale if you ever have the need to self-host it in the future.

NextCloud seems great if you can get it working and provides a lot of services in one. Some people have said that causes bloat and slowdown, so there are two sides to the coin.

Syncthing is likely not a good option for a file server. It’s great if you want to have a shared file or folder on multiple devices, especially if you just want to transfer files quickly and seamlessly. It’s fantastic at what it does, but it’s not a file server. There are a lot of opportunities for error when using Syncthing.

I’m very sorry to hear that. What is your family support situation look like? That’s one of the most important factors.

Yeah, it operates like a VPN. On my wife’s phone, I installed tailscale and set it as the “always on” VPN so that she never has to touch it. The same goes for computers. You can have it set as a startup app, and it should automatically connect every time.

On some devices, if you want to use another VPN, it can get complicated.

Tailscale only responds to the range of connections that it’s in charge of, so it doesn’t interfere with connecting to normal internet, etc.

I use Tailscale. It’s much simpler. Just install it on the host and client devices and everything is securely connected.

You may also be interested in Calibre Web Automated (which is similar but with more features)

There are some tweaks you can usually do on the server/host side as well. That’s particularly helpful if you use Thunderbird on multiple devices, such as desktop and phone.

Hopefully it will be even easier over time to sync settings between devices — I’d love to see filters and signatures across devices one day.

Thanks, but I do not have an IT department. I am provided a computer for my use and at my discretion. I am essentially my own IT.

I am having trouble with Windows lately, and I believe that a new OS may help me be more productive, so it’s on me. I am not confident enough to eliminate Windows entirely in case it does not work out, hence the wish for dual-boot.

We need countries phasing OUT the death penalty, not new ones starting!