Experience with Self-Hosting and Local Storage

The speaker has made significant investments in self-hosting and local storage, resulting in the successful deployment of a Plex server and text notes stored locally. They have also incorporated Docker for image running, although this consumes too much memory. Despite having set up a B-Link mini PC for local file backup, the speaker also maintains a presence on Google Drive for the convenience of cloud services. They express a preference for having their data local and accessible, highlighting that it allows their data to be available even without Wi-Fi or during cloud service outages, without any underlying moral or philosophical reasons. The speaker emphasizes their desire for ownership and accessibility of their data, while expressing satisfaction with the functioning of their setup.