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Self-hosting. 5 posts.
Taking your data back: where it really lives, what happens when a service closes, and whether running things yourself is safer.
What happens to your files if something happens to you?If one person runs the family's photos and passwords, everyone else can be locked out when they die or fall ill. What to write down, and where.6 min readRead Is running your own server actually safe?Is running your own apps less secure than using a big provider? A straight answer on where you're safer, where you're worse off, and why.4 min readRead What happens when the app you rely on shuts down?Services close, gadgets get switched off from afar and terms change without warning. What the record shows, and why software you run yourself has no end date.5 min readRead Where does your data actually live?Your photos, files and messages are stored somewhere. Three questions decide how much say you have, and most people get the same answer to all three.5 min readRead