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I have a Pixel 8.... a PC with Linux Mint. How do I learn to "self host". Mainly for photo storage backup. Where do I start? I know nothing, absolutely nothing

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[–] lauha@lemmy.world 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

But pihole is not a photo backup

[–] UndergroundGoblin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

But a great start to get into selfhosting. What's an IP? What is a DNS? How do I connect to via ssh? What's the job of DHCP? Pretty basic stuff, your learning in the process.

[–] irmadlad@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

Yup. You got to start with the tedious and the boring before you get to the glamorous where your friends 'ooo' and 'ahh' about your set up.