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Tired of Subscriptions, So I Built My Own Server

Another month, another stack of bills for a music app, a movie app, cloud storage — all for things I could technically host myself. So I did.

  • Founder built home server to avoid subscription fees
  • Server runs Debian 13, hosts Jellyfin, Navidrome, Samba, and more
  • AI agent manages server in plain language

How to Push Back on an Unrealistic Deadline Without Damaging the Relationship

Every engineer eventually sits across from a stakeholder who says "we need this in three weeks" about something that genuinely needs six.

  • Explain why proposed deadline is unrealistic, break down tasks needed
  • Offer alternatives that meet business objectives while adjusting scope
  • Separate estimate from person, frame complexities, not personal availability

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