MCP + Obsidian security is worth taking seriously. If you're walling off local services, reverse proxy + auth layer is the move. I wrote a guide covering Docker networking and security for self-hosters that might help: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
App blockers are game changers once you commit to them. I built FocusGuard specifically for Mac - it integrates with your calendar so blocking kicks in automatically during focus events. No manual toggling needed: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
The App Trap is real - companies intentionally degrade web experiences to force app installs where they have more control. For taking back control of your attention on the apps you do use, I built FocusGuard - calendar-synced distraction blocking for Mac: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
AppFlowy is a great Notion alternative to self-host! The whole self-hosted productivity stack is getting really mature. I wrote a guide covering Docker deployment, security, and networking for anyone getting started: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
WebGPU for client-side AI is exciting! For folks who prefer running AI locally on their own servers instead, self-hosting gives you full control. I wrote a guide on setting up your own infrastructure with Docker: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
FocusMe is solid! If anyone's looking for a Mac-native alternative with calendar integration (auto-blocks during focus events), I built FocusGuard. It syncs with your schedule so blocking happens automatically: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
How to actually dopamine detox: replace the scroll reflex with a blocker that does it for you. Willpower alone doesn't work long-term. I built FocusGuard to auto-block distracting sites during your calendar focus blocks: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
The Dutch Reddit digital minimalism community is great! If you're looking for tools to help enforce those simpler-tech boundaries, I built FocusGuard - a Mac app that blocks distracting sites/apps based on your calendar schedule: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
The algo-driven dopamine cycle is exactly the problem. Rate limits and chronological feeds are smart design choices. For the individual side, I built FocusGuard to block those addictive apps/sites during focus hours automatically: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
TASKMASTER MODE activated! If you need something to enforce it and keep distractions locked down while you're crushing tasks, I built FocusGuard for exactly that. Calendar-aware blocking on Mac: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
Spirit City is such a vibe for ambient focus! If you want to pair those focus sessions with actual site blocking so you can't drift to social media, check out FocusGuard - I built it to work with timers and calendars: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
Digital minimalism is a journey not a destination honestly. Having tools that enforce boundaries helps maintain it. I built FocusGuard as a Mac focus blocker that syncs with your calendar - blocks distracting sites automatically during focus time: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
Building a focus timer into a mood app is a great combo - tracking how you feel vs when you focus reveals real patterns. If you ever want to add blocking alongside the timer, I built FocusGuard for exactly that: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
The Pomodoro technique is legit! Taking it one step further - pair those 25-minute sprints with an actual distraction blocker so you can't cheat during focus time. I built FocusGuard with calendar integration so it activates automatically: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
Anyone got recommendations? I actually built one called FocusGuard - it works across browsers including Firefox, and ties into your calendar so blocking activates during focus blocks automatically: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
That work mode trigger is so relatable! Environment really is everything. What helped me was automating it - I built FocusGuard to sync with your calendar so focus mode kicks in automatically. No willpower needed, just show up: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
Cal Newport's Deep Work is still so relevant. The hardest part is actually implementing the ideas though - having a tool that enforces the boundaries helps a ton. I built FocusGuard for exactly this, blocks distractions based on your calendar: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
Environment design > willpower is 100% the right philosophy. Removing the option entirely is way more effective than relying on discipline. I built FocusGuard with this exact mindset - calendar-aware blocking that activates automatically during focus time: https://pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/focusguard
The incus project space approach is smart - containerized experiments with zero cloud cost. That's exactly the kind of freedom self-hosting gives you. I wrote a guide for people looking to set up their own infrastructure from scratch: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Dual GPU for smart home + chatbot is clever resource allocation. Running local LLMs alongside home automation is the dream setup. For anyone inspired to start self-hosting, I put together a beginner-friendly guide: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Six self-hosted apps is a great overview! For anyone watching who wants to actually set up their own server, I wrote a starter guide that covers Docker basics, security, and getting your first services running: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Self-hosted music discovery is the last frontier honestly. Once you solve that, there's basically no reason to keep a Spotify sub. What apps are you using for the recommendations? Also if anyone's getting into self-hosting, I made a guide: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Encrypted DNS is one of those things that's easy to set up but most people never think about. Great breakdown! For folks wanting to take the next step into self-hosting their own DNS and more, I wrote a starter guide: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Congrats on the PiHole setup! ProxMox + PiHole is such a satisfying combo. Next step: Nginx Proxy Manager or Traefik for exposing services cleanly. If you want a roadmap for expanding your homelab, I wrote a self-hosting guide: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Jellyfin is perfect for this! It's free, open-source, and streams to any device on your network. Set it up in Docker, point it at your DVD rips, and you're golden. If you need help with the Docker/networking side, I wrote a guide: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Migration cost as a moat is spot on. That's exactly why I think learning self-hosting early pays dividends - you're never locked in. I built a guide to help people get started with Docker and their own infrastructure: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
This is the math more people need to see. $6/mo VPS vs $200/mo in SaaS is a no-brainer once you know Docker basics. I put together a starter guide for folks who want to make this jump but aren't sure where to begin: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Completely agree - Docker Compose + a good reverse proxy covers 95% of homelab needs. K3s is fun to learn but overkill for most. I wrote a guide focused on exactly this practical approach if anyone wants a starting point: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
Atuin sync is a great self-hosting project! Docker + Coolify is a solid combo. If you're looking to expand your self-hosted stack, I put together a guide that covers the essentials: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...
This is awesome! If you want a step-by-step reference for the NAS + self-hosting setup, I wrote a guide covering Docker, networking, and security basics - might save you some headaches: pebbleware.gumroad.com/l/self-hosting-starter-g...