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How to Self-Host Portainer with Docker

Deploy Portainer CE — a web-based Docker management UI for containers, images, volumes, and networks.

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How to Self-Host AdGuard Home with Docker

Set up AdGuard Home as a network-wide ad blocker and DNS server with Docker Compose. Modern Pi-hole alternative.

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How to Self-Host Jellyfin with Docker

Set up Jellyfin — a free, open-source media server for movies, TV shows, music, and books. Complete Docker guide.

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How to Self-Host Home Assistant with Docker

Set up Home Assistant with Docker Compose — automate your smart home with full local control and no cloud dependency.

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How to Self-Host Pi-hole with Docker

Step-by-step guide to self-hosting Pi-hole with Docker Compose — set up network-wide ad blocking for every device on your network in under 10 minutes.

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How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma with Docker

Deploy Uptime Kuma — a beautiful, self-hosted monitoring tool for tracking uptime of your services and websites.

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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker

Deploy Vaultwarden — a lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password manager you fully control. Complete Docker setup guide.

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How to Self-Host Immich with Docker Compose

Step-by-step guide to self-hosting Immich with Docker Compose — a Google Photos alternative with AI-powered search, facial recognition, and mobile auto-upload.

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How to Self-Host Nextcloud with Docker

Complete guide to self-hosting Nextcloud with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, and Redis — your own Dropbox and Google Drive replacement.

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How to Self-Host Nginx Proxy Manager

Set up Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker Compose for easy reverse proxy management, free SSL certificates, and a clean web UI.

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How to Self-Host Plex with Docker Compose

Complete guide to running Plex Media Server with Docker Compose, including hardware transcoding, library setup, and remote access.

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How to Self-Host BookStack with Docker

Step-by-step guide to self-hosting BookStack with Docker Compose — a wiki platform for organizing documentation and knowledge.

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