TheGarageLabs
Six plain-English guides to self-hosting photos, passwords, ad blocking, cameras, media, and smart home, each with setup steps and honest limitations.
Every module on the box is open-source software you can run yourself. Each guide covers the real setup, what we configure on top of it, and where it falls short.
How to back up your phone's photos automatically without an iCloud or Google One subscription, using open-source Immich. Steps, setup gotchas, and limits.
How to run a self-hosted family password manager with Vaultwarden, compatible with every official Bitwarden app. Setup steps, backups, and honest limits.
How to block ads and trackers on every device on your wifi with AdGuard Home. No per-device app needed. Setup steps, DNS tips, and honest limits.
How to run local home camera recording with Frigate: AI motion detection, no cloud, no per-camera subscription. Setup steps, storage math, and limits.
How to run a private, Netflix-style streaming server for your own movies and shows with Jellyfin. Setup steps, transcoding notes, and honest limitations.
How to run lights, locks, and sensors from one dashboard with Home Assistant, with no manufacturer cloud account. Setup steps and honest limitations.
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