This Week in Self-Hosted (9 February 2024)

In the News

Introducing rentals on Plex.

Your go-to app for entertainment now has even more going for it.

Plexjerry

WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps

New EU rules mean WhatsApp and Messenger must be interoperable with other chat apps. Here’s how that will work.

WIREDCondé Nast

The fediverse, explained

It’s Mastodon, it’s Threads, it’s the future, and it’s extremely confusing

The Verge

Object Storage Simplified: Introducing Powered by Backblaze

Announcing Powered By Backblaze, offering companies a way to incorporate easy, affordable cloud storage within their branded user experience.

BackblazeElton Carneiro

Software Updates

• Actual Budget v24.2.0 | Budgeting: Reconciled transaction improvements, distribute functionality for split transactions, SimpleFIN bank-sync support (experimental)
• Bitwarden v2024.2.0 | Password Manager: Passkey storage, SAML updates for SSO configuration, increased import item quantity maximum
• Dockcheck v0.4.0 | Container Updates: Telegram notification template, -v flag for current version
• DokuWiki v2024-02-06 | Wiki: Overhaul of remote API, token-based authentication, automatic log pruning, better base URL detection for reverse proxies
• Dozzle 6.2.0 | Container Logs: Draggable search box, CPU and memory stat collection, fuzzy search for recent containers
• Gaseous v1.7.0 | ROM Manager: MariaDB support, duplicates directory, recursive imports, per platform game counts, m3u support for multi-image games, authentication support
• Homarr v0.14.5 | Dashboard: Improved Docker loading times, ability to duplicate apps, video backgrounds
• Home Assistant v2024.2 | Home Automation: Improved drag-and-drop support for automations, export historical data, firmware update notifications for Zigbee devices, overhaul to icon handling
• Kavita 0.7.14 | Reading Server: Webtoon reader fix, support for custom e-mail servers, float-based volume numbers, redesigned wiki
• LinuxServer.io | Docker Images: New containers: Speedtest Tracker, Zotero
• LubeLogger v1.1.1 | Vehicle Maintenance: Tags functionality for vehicles, records, notes, and taxes, alternative fuel units, sort vehicles by year, custom logo support
• Lynx v1.8.0 | URL Shortener: Admins now able to update user details, improved responsiveness for narrow screens, tabbed layout for settings, preferences page
• Memos v0.19.1 | Notes: Export all notes as Markdown files, notice when sharing private links, pre-signed URL for S3 storage
• Openreads v2.4.0 | Book Tracking: iOS app release, additional reading dates, search modes, auto-download covers, bulk delete books, publisher info, filter based on tags
• RSS Bridge v2024-02-02 | RSS Feeds: Password protection with token authentication
• Tasks.md v2.0.0 | Tasks: Tag colors, support for PWA, improved Docker setup and keyboard navigation, new logo and favicon
• WriteFreely v0.15.0 | Publishing: Reader ability to subscribe to new posts via e-mail, view Fediverse followers and e-mail subscribers, performance improvements

Security Updates

• GoToSocial v0.13.2 | ActivityPub Server: Patched ability to imitate other accounts
• LinkStack v4.7.5 | Personal Landing: Fixed JS code injection exploit

New Software

• Fward: File system monitoring (mounts and device stats)
• kbackup: No-config incremental backups built on rsync

Community Content

• Free Ghost Pro accounts for journalists who have been recently laid off up to 10,000 subscribers

Self-Host Vaultwarden with Scheduled Backups

In this article, I will show you how to self-host Vaultwarden along with a backup solution that will periodically backup your data safely.

Akash RajpurohitAkash Rajpurohit

Contain your excitement: A deep dive into using Tailscale with Docker

Creating small, trusted networks with your friends, family and coworkers is central to our mission here at Tailscale. In this article we’re going to dive deep into using Docker to do just that, with containers.

Weekend Discussion

selfh.st (@[email protected])

Weekend Discussion 💬 What operating systems are driving your homelab servers? #selfhost #selfhosted #selfhosting #os #discussion

Fosstodon

Content Spotlight: Scrypted

Meet Scrypted, a video integration platform and network video recorder (NVR). Scrypted allows users to integrate video streams from a number of popular camera brands and protocols (UniFi, Amcrest, Reolink, Ring, RTSP, and more) to smart home and automation platforms like Home Assistant, Google Home, and Alexa. The software also supports a paid plugin packaged with NVR functionality including 24/7 recording, smart detections, and notifications. Viewing and managing via remote access can be configured through any of Scrypted's official apps (although the mobile apps are currently in beta), with an optional cloud service plugin available for those unfamiliar with accessing self-hosted resources outside of their internal network.

Scrypted can be installed via bare metal, Docker, Proxmox, Home Assistant (add-on), or as a Windows/Mac desktop application.

Links: GitHub, Website, Documentation

What We're Watching

• Proxmox LXC - How To Guide - Better Than A VM? | Jim's Garage
• Cal.com - an open source, self hosted tool for scheduling mutual best times for meetings! | Awesome Open Source
• Everything New In Home Assistant 2024.2! | Everything Smart Home

What We're Listening To

Making it all Connect

Alex has been deep-diving into container networking, and Chris is trying to steelman Plex’s new rental service.

Self-HostedJupiter Broadcasting

#657 – Automating the Home with Keith Burzinski | The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast

A weekly show about the trends in the electronic industry.

The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast | A weekly show about the trends in the electronic industry.Name *

Smart Home and Automation

2024.2: More voice, more icons, more integrations, more... everything!

Improved drag ’n drop in automations, proximity, custom Assist responses, export your data, ZHA firmware updates, Matter diagnostics and actions, icons everywhere, and more!

Home AssistantFranck Nijhof

Upcoming Events

Voice Assistant Contest - Let’s build and win some prizes!

We are organizing a voice assistant contest between the 17th of January and the 10th of March. You can win some Home Assistant Green, some Home Assistant SkyConnect, and a chance to be on a livestr…

Home AssistantJean-Loïc Pouffier

Fediverse Chatter

Privacy

7 in 10 Americans are Overwhelmed by Passwords. Here’s a Simple Solution. | Bitwarden Blog

Bitwarden makes it easy for businesses and individuals to securely generate, store, and share passwords from any location, browser, or device. Create your free Bitwarden account today.

Bitwarden

Command Line Corner: fold

Use the fold command to wrap each line of a file based on a specified number of characters when viewing the output from a display with a limited width. By default the command wraps lines every 80 characters, which can be configured with the -w flag (-w50 for 50 characters, etc.). Adding the -s flag also ensures words are not broken as the command runs.

/$ cat example.txt
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/$ fold example.txt
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/$ fold -w75 -s example.txt
This Week in Self-Hosted is a weekly newsletter published every Friday
morning with a recap of the latest and greatest in self-hosted news,
software, and content.

Click here to view an archive of commands shared in previous newsletters.

Other News in Tech

Introducing Sudo for Windows!

Introducing Sudo for Windows We’re excited to announce the release of Sudo for Windows in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052! Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands directly from an unelevated console session. It is an ergonomic and familiar solution for users who want to elevate a command without having to first open a new elevated console.

Windows Command LineJordi Adoumie

Bluesky is now open for anyone to join | TechCrunch

Bluesky looks and functions like Twitter at the outset, but the platform stands out because of what lies under the hood.

TechCrunchAmanda Silberling

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