RustDesk is a free, open-source remote desktop tool you can self-host.

It supports remote control, file transfer, TCP tunneling, and cross-platform access, without depending entirely on proprietary remote desktop services.

With self-hosted relay servers, you keep more control over your connections and data.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=rustdesk

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosted #RemoteDesktop #Linux #RustDesk

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A remote session viewing a macOS login screen with a scenic mountain wallpaper. A floating toolbar at the top provides quick access to settings like pinning, display options, and recording.

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The RustDesk desktop client dashboard. It shows "Your Desktop" ID on the left and a grid of saved remote connections on the right, labeled with OS icons (Linux, Mac, Android) and custom tags like "Build Server" and "Home."

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The RustDesk Console web interface showing an address book. A table lists managed devices with their IDs, aliases (e.g., "HappyValley," "Canberra"), passwords, and color-coded tags.

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The configuration screen for creating custom RustDesk clients. It shows options for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with settings for custom server hosts, API keys, and visual branding.

Just spent close to an hour explaining to grown men and women that using a VPS which is owned by others or a company to host your services is not truly self-hosting.

Hosting your own server is the first and crucial part of 'self-hosting.'

If you do not own your servers, you are a tenant in someone else's server infra.

#selfhosted #vps #linux #technology

JMP + Snikket is just an amazing combo for those that are privacy and security minded people for $6 a month.

My own XMPP server fully encrypted using the same Signal/Whisper protocol with 10 accounts and a number not tied to my phone.

I don't know about you but if that is not worth $6 a month I don't know what is.

Big tech is not your friend. Act accordingly.

#Privacy #Security #XMPP #JMP #Snikket #FOSS #SelfHosted #DeleteBigTech

🔐 SelfDataGuard v0.1.0-beta — open-source data-at-rest protection that survives DB exfiltration.

Released today as the second pillar of MySelf, paired with SelfRecover. The same May 2026 ANTS leak (~12M accounts in plaintext) made the case for both: SelfRecover protects authentication, SelfDataGuard
protects what's stored.

🛡 How it works (one line):
Per-user data master key, never stored in plain. Wrapped twice — once by Argon2id-derived key from password, once by HMAC-SHA256-derived key from a memorized secret (shared with SelfRecover via mathematical
context separation). Personal fields encrypted field-by-field with AES-256-GCM. Dump the DB → encrypted soup.

🎯 Three operational modes:

▸ Lite (default): server unwraps the master key in memory only during user sessions.

▸ Hybrid (e-commerce): operational fields admin-readable, sensitive fields zero-knowledge.

▸ Full (high-assurance): true zero-knowledge, all crypto in browser via WebCrypto.

🔬 Honest threat model — explicitly out of scope: compromised user endpoint (keyloggers, info-stealers), browser exploits, theoretical cryptanalysis of SHA-256 / AES-256-GCM / Argon2id, weak-password
bruteforce. The lib enforces password policy at deployment time.

🚀 Run the demo locally in 10 seconds:
git clone https://github.com/Pierroons/my-self
cd my-self/self-security/selfdataguard/demo && ./run.sh
(needs PHP 8.1+ with sodium + AES-NI capable CPU)

🧪 155 sanity tests, 0 failures. Includes a "DB dump = encrypted soup" end-to-end assertion that greps the SQLite file post-write to verify no plaintext leaks.

📜 GPG-signed tag selfdataguard-v0.1.0-beta, release dated 2026-05-08.

🔗 Live demo (no signup, ephemeral data, public reset every night at 04:00 Europe/Paris):
https://dataguard.my-self.fr

📚 Whitepaper EN: https://github.com/Pierroons/my-self/blob/main/self-security/selfdataguard/docs/whitepaper-en.md
📚 Whitepaper FR: https://github.com/Pierroons/my-self/blob/main/self-security/selfdataguard/docs/whitepaper-fr.md
🔧 Repo: https://github.com/Pierroons/my-self/tree/main/self-security/selfdataguard
📦 Release: https://github.com/Pierroons/my-self/releases/tag/selfdataguard-v0.1.0-beta

Companion to SelfRecover (https://bi-self.my-self.fr/selfrecover/). Same memorized secret unlocks both, mathematically isolated via HMAC contexts (/recover vs /dataguard). One word, two purposes.

Feedback especially welcome from people who have integrated Bitwarden / 1Password / ProtonMail-style envelope encryption in app-side multi-tenant setups. AGPL-3.0-or-later, no NDA, no commercial agenda —
community cryptographic review before v1.0.0.

#opensource #infosec #AGPL #privacy #selfhosted #cryptography #encryption #zerotrust #dataprotection

Hey Everyone! My Pristack crowdfunding goes live today!

Pristack helps businesses (and nonprofits) move off MS 365/Google Workspace into open‑source platforms like Nextcloud—so they own their data, cut costs, and keep a modern experience.

I’m pre‑selling assessments and migrations to fund a Nextcloud enterprise license. If you care about privacy, please Follow and share the link with your network.

https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/shawn-organ---pristack/ditch-big-tech

#opensource #privacy #selfhosted #bigtech #fediverse #minnesota

Self-Hosting SearXNG and Providing My Own Privacy Search

https://rant.mvh.dev/self-hosting-searxng-and-providing-my-own-privacy-search/

#selfhosted #selfhosting #docker #search #privacy #dracula

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Self-Hosting SearXNG and Providing My Own Privacy Search

I just created an anonymous email in 10 seconds.

No verification. No phone. No "confirm your identity." No CAPTCHA wall of 47 traffic lights.

Just: pick a username → get your key → done.

Your inbox is ready. Encrypted. Private. Forever yours.

Try it → https://qrypty.com

#privacy #email #anonymous #security #encrypted #selfhosted #foss #decentralization #QRYPTY

Works On My Machine LIVE! Episode 3 is posted!

Thank you to @lefractal@mstdn.social !

smol.stream

💻️ tubefree.org/w/1cxp8wR4x66BK...

💌 @ozoned@tubefree.org

📨 @ozoned@worksonmymachine.live #selfHosted #tech #fediverse #smallWeb #smolWeb #owncast #livestream #stream #fedi #softwareDevelopment #foss #openSource

Frigate is an open-source, self-hosted NVR with real-time AI object detection for IP cameras.

It runs fully locally, integrates with Home Assistant, and lets you monitor events without relying on cloud services or handing over your recordings.

A powerful privacy-friendly alternative to cloud camera systems.

GitHub: https://github.com/blakeblackshear/frigate

More privacy-friendly tools:
https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #Privacy #HomeAssistant #Linux #SmartHome

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A screenshot of the Frigate NVR GitHub page in dark mode. The page describes Frigate as an open-source, local NVR with real-time AI object detection for IP cameras using OpenCV and TensorFlow. It highlights Home Assistant integration, MIT licensing, and support for AI accelerators for better performance.

Nonlocality — The Observer Effect
Independent trilingual blog (FR/IT/EN) for uncensored voices.
A space for whistleblowers, war reporters, activists and anyone whose story deserves to be heard.
Self-hosted in Europe. No logs. No IP retention. No ads. Your anonymity is the architecture, not a feature.
Also available on Gemini protocol.
=> https://archives.virebent.art
#Privacy #Whistleblowing #PressFreedom #DigitalActivism #SelfHosted #InfoSec #GeminiProtocol #IndependentMedia #SmallWeb #DeGoogle

Stop paying $12/mo for AI note-taking apps like Mem.

Blinko is an open-source alternative for your "fleeting thoughts." It uses AI retrieval to help you find notes instantly without manual tagging.

Starting from $2.30/mo on PikaPods. Pure privacy, no data mining, much lower price. 🧠✨

https://pikapods.com/pods?run=blinko

#opensource #selfhosted #privacy

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Blinko

Decentralized WhatsApp Clone - No Setup or Signup

https://positive-intentions.com

This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort. A fairly unique offering for a messaging app.

No need for things like phone numbers or registering to any app stores. There are no databases to be hacked Allowing users to send E2EE messages; no cloud, no trace.

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics

🖥️ Own your data: TrueNAS 26 Beta drops with Linux 6.18 LTS + OpenZFS 2.4 — the best open-source NAS platform yet.

No subscriptions. No Google Drive. No one scanning your files. Just your own server, your own cloud.

✅ Nextcloud self-hosted
✅ Jellyfin media server
✅ ZFS snapshots + encryption
✅ Runs on old hardware (8GB RAM)

Full guide ↓
https://newsgroup.site/truenas-26-beta-linux-618-openzfs-24-nas-guide-2026/

#TrueNAS #OpenZFS #Linux #SelfHosted #Homelab #Privacy

We change the oil in our cars. We clean our houses. But we rarely clean our digital footprints. 🧹

Episode 20 of #ImpracticalPrivacy introduces the concept of the "Maintenance Window."

Privacy isn't a destination; it's a routine. • Monthly cache purges • Quarterly permission audits • Annual "Zombie Account" hunts

If you aren't maintaining your perimeter, you're just waiting for a breach.

Join the routine: https://ImpracticalPrivacy.com

#CyberSecurity #SelfHosted #Privacy #DigitalHygiene #Fediverse

is the best #fediverse #selfhosted solution still #GoToSocial ?

New post: how to run a Tor Bridge on Linux 🧅 — obfs4 + WebTunnel,
Nginx camouflage, Prometheus & CrowdSec bypass.

The network has ~8,000 relays but only ~2,000 bridges. Bridges are
the entry point for censored users — and the scarcest resource.

🌐 EN / ES — https://jmrp.io/blog/009-running-tor-bridge/

#Tor #Privacy #Linux #Security #Nginx #SelfHosted

Sure v0.6.9 is out with three major upgrades:

💰 Split Transactions: Divide single expenses into multiple categories for better budgeting.
👁️ Privacy Mode: Toggle to blur sensitive data, perfect for use in public or for screen sharing.
🤖 AI Integration: Connect your own self-hosted AI via OpenAI-compatible endpoints.

Release notes: https://github.com/we-promise/sure/releases/tag/v0.6.9
Easily hosted here: https://pikapods.com/pods?run=sure

#opensource #selfhosted #privacy

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sure v0.6.9

If you're looking to de-Google your life, your photo library is the biggest hurdle.

Immich is a high-performance alternative to Google Photos that finally feels like a 1:1 replacement. It features seamless mobile backup, AI face recognition, and no data mining.

Hosted on PikaPods from $5.50/mo. Your photos, your terms. 📸✨

https://pikapods.com/pods?run=immich #opensource #privacy #selfhosted

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Immich

If you're tired of GA4's complexity and constant privacy concerns, Umami is a breath of fresh air. 💨

It’s an open-source analytics tool that doesn't use cookies or track personal data. You get a beautiful, one-page dashboard with the metrics that actually matter.

Host your own instance starting at $2/mo: https://pikapods.com/pods?run=umami

#opensource #privacy #selfhosted #umami

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Umami

As discussed yesterday, I've been working on #Stream, browser‑based RSS reader that talks to FreshRSS or Feedbin and treats feeds as a stream, not an inbox.

It is inspired by Current and Fraidycat, and focused on attention rather than unread counts.

Post: https://blog.dougbelshaw.com/stream-rss-reader/

Code (AGPL): https://github.com/dynamicskillset/stream

#RSS #OpenSource #SelfHosted #IndieWeb #CurrentApp #Fraidycat

Google Photos has great AI, but the privacy cost is high. PhotoPrism offers similar face recognition and auto-tagging while keeping your data under your control. 📸

It uses an ONNX-based AI engine to group faces and map your memories without the tracking. On PikaPods, you get PhotoPrism Plus features included starting at $6.20/mo.

Try it here: https://pikapods.com/pods?run=photoprism

#opensource #privacy #selfhosted

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PhotoPrism

Absolutely love it… Just gave the middle finger to Google and their privacy invasive practices with YouTube. How’d I do it? Used Podman, Yattee/Yattee Server and Invidious plus TailScale to run a privacy-preserving proxy that hopefully will slam the door on the adds and tracking that I’d normally have to deal with, and I will no longer hopefully have to fork over the dinero to Google for YouTube Premium. It’s just for my personal use, not intended for public use, but I’m proud that I found a self-hosted solution. #SelfHosted #Podman #Yattee #Invidious #Tailscale #Privacy #NoAds #NoTracking #Google #YouTube