Scott Starkey

My latest project was turning my old Windows 10 machine upstairs into a #SelfHosting workstation. I slapped a big hard drive in it, and reformatted with #Kubuntu #Linux.

I've converted many of my DVD collection into a @jellyfin server. (Only stuff I OWN + public domain content, and only viewable inside the house.) I also just put on #NextCoud and it was pretty easy. Now I essentially have cloud storage from anyplace.

It's amazing! And... it just works. Why didn't I do this before???

Jan 17 at 1:05pmWeb
Show threadScott StarkeyJan 17

I want to thank a few people for inspiration: @_elena, @dragondaddy, @thekitmalone, and a few others I'm sure.

This opened up a world of possibilities for me. Also, I know there will be a lot of perfectly good "old" 5-year-old computers going to salvage because of the Windows decommissioning of v10.

Each step was definitely a "weekend project" but each step also adds amazing functionality. So worth it.

If you're thinking of taking the plunge, ask me anything. I'd be happy to help!

Show threadKit MaloneJan 17
@ScottStarkey @_elena @dragondaddy This is rad! Everytime someone starts hosting their own services an angel gets their wings!
Show threadWilliam Weber BerruttiJan 17
@ScottStarkey @jellyfin Self-hosting is awesome! I personally enjoy every moment of it (even if it's not working as expected haha)!
Show threadnotanowlJan 17
@ScottStarkey @jellyfin now use tailscale to to easily access your cloud and tools from anywhere
Show threadAndy in IndyJan 17
@ScottStarkey @jellyfin Jellyfin is nothing less than a triumph. I used a decade-old Asus CN60 Chromebox and it works great for streaming all my TV show collections without juggling DVDs. All the convenience of streaming plus the autonomy of ownership.