Self-Hosted 150: The Last One
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May 30, 2025 
Brent Gervais, a techie from the Jupiter Broadcasting network, joins Wes Payne, a self-hosting enthusiast, to dive into the world of local-first file sharing. They discuss the evolution of off-grid computing, like the shift from Raspberry Pi to Odroid H3 for enhanced efficiency. Brent shares insights from the recent Red Hat summit, while Wes highlights his favorite self-hosted apps. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reflect on their podcast journey, emphasizing the importance of community and technology in their lives.
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Brent's Mobile Home Server Setup
- Brent's home server has been reliable and is packed into a vehicle for mobility.
- It continuously runs backups and handles data while he's been traveling extensively.
Chris’s Long-lasting Home Assistant Setup
- Chris migrated from Ubuntu LTS to NixOS and rebuilt his Home Assistant from scratch.
- His Home Assistant setup has lasted over four years, still running but facing RAM constraints.
AI Demands Shape Server Hardware
- AI and machine learning requirements push server hardware demands higher, especially for GPUs.
- Shared GPU resources over networks and Apple silicon's unified memory offer solutions for local AI workloads.