I retired Nextcloud for something that actually loads fast
I had been running Nextcloud on a Synology DS923+ for about three years when I finally admitted I was not using it. The web UI took five to eight seconds to load…
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I Saved $14,000/Year by Switching to These Free Cloud Tiers
I saved $14,000 a year by switching to these free cloud tools I run a small consulting firm. We are five people. Our annual software bill used to be around $32,000. I…
The Open Source Struggle Is Different Outside the Western Bubble
I have spent the last three years working with developer communities across West Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, and the open source struggle I have seen there does not match the…
Our Virtual Conference Used These Open Source Tools—Here’s the Stack
Our Virtual Conference Used These Open Source Tools (And Saved $80,000) I helped organize a 700-person virtual conference last year, and the entire thing was built on open source tools. Stage production,…
I Got More Productive By Embracing Guilt—Here’s What Happened
I Got More Productive By Embracing Guilt: Here’s What I Learned I am a person who feels guilty when I do not work. I have felt this way since I was about…
Your Database Can’t Handle Your Success (But ShardingSphere Can)
There’s a moment in the life of every successful product where the database quietly stops being the easiest part of the system. For a long time, you can run a Postgres (PostgreSQL,…
Hetzner Price Hike: What Alternatives Actually Exist in 2026
Hetzner Price Hike: What Alternatives Actually Exist in 2026 Hetzner raised prices on existing customers in late 2025. The increase was up to 38% on some plans. The community reaction was loud.…