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Google is Done | Self-Hosted 136
Nov 15, 2024
Brent Gervais, a self-hosting enthusiast, shares his experience building a NAS server and breaking free from Google. He discusses transitioning to open-source AI tools like Perplexica for better search results and the challenges of navigating Nix configurations. The conversation dives into personal computing advancements that lessen reliance on big data centers, the addictive nature of Factorio 2.0, and the benefits of using a secure mesh VPN for device connectivity. Brent's journey highlights the emotional aspects of achieving tech stability.
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- The transition away from Google for searching, as seen in the 'No-Google-tober' exercise, highlights the effectiveness of alternative AI-driven tools like Perplexica for personalized inquiries.
- Self-hosting applications and services empower users by prioritizing data control and customization over centralized cloud solutions, marking a significant shift in digital ownership.
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Diagnosing Server Issues
The episode discusses the speaker's challenges with a non-functioning server, which turned out to be a problem with the UPS rather than the server itself. Initially, the server would randomly power off, leading to confusion over whether there were power cuts or circuit issues. A friend helped diagnose the issue by taking the server home, where it worked perfectly, highlighting the potential quirks of hardware. The replacement UPS introduced more reliable performance, though it was noted that older UPS systems can fail without warning, contradicting their purpose of maintaining power stability.
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