11: Host Your Blog the Right Way

In this episode of Self-Hosted, Alex and Chris discuss shucking hard drives, the quality of shucked drives versus bare drives, and the 3.3-volt pin reset issue. Alex shares his experience with the HDHomeRun, a network-based TV tuner, and its easy setup with Plex. They then explore self-hosted blogging platforms like Ghost and WordPress, debating the security and maintenance aspects of each. Chris provides an update on his Project Off-Grid, detailing the installation of solar panels and electrical system upgrades in his RV, with potential integration with Home Assistant and Grafana. Finally, Alex introduces the Shelly 2.5, a device for smart light switch control, and they solicit audience feedback on solutions for syncing music while drumming and recommendations for self-hosted wikis and notes apps.