Hey guys, I’m new to self-hosting; I’m trying to set up cloud storage to store pics and other content. However, I’m unsure whether to use my old computer, Buy NAS or ResberryPie to set up a home server.

Also, what is the best privacy-friendly OS to use with the home server?

Lastly, do’s and don’ts.

Any help would be appreciated (:

  • WhyAUsername_1@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Any cheap PC is going to be way better than raspberry Pi.

    Also, may I suggest you to checkout Immich? I am in love with the project and have been using it as Google photos replacement.

    Welcome to selfhosting!

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        11 months ago

        I switched from Google photos to immich just recently. I’m still looking for a good solution to replace Google’s editing features. I used, and miss, those features a LOT.

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      11 months ago

      i found their site and in confused by this part of their intro page:

      “That was how the idea started to grow in my head. After that, I began to find existing solutions in the self-hosting space with similar backup functionality and the performance level of the App-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named. I found that the current solutions mainly focus on the gallery-type application. However, I want a simple-to-use backup tool with a native mobile app that can view photos and videos efficiently.”

      what is the main thing that separates immich from other “gallery-type applications”? wouldnt all comparable apps have some kind of gallery?

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        11 months ago

        What are you comparing it with? Something like photoprism? If so, then photo prism does not allow you to have multiple users. (Atleast it wasn’t there when I used it last time)

        If you compare it with Lychee, then Lychee does not have facial recognition.

        • Tywèle [she|her]@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          11 months ago

          I tried Photoprism a few days ago and it still doesn’t support multiple users. It also doesn’t have an app. The Immich app is really great and it’s stupidly simple to setup auto backup of your phone camera.