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Tutorials14 min read

Self-Host Strapi or Directus: Open-Source Headless CMS Setup Guide (2026)

Pick between Strapi and Directus, then self-host a modern headless CMS on your own VPS in under an hour. Complete 2026 guide with Docker Compose, managed Postgres, S3 for media, reverse proxy, backups, and a cost breakdown that beats Contentful by 90%.

Adrian Silaghi3,301 views
Tutorials14 min read

Self-Host Matomo or Umami: GDPR-Compliant Google Analytics Alternatives (2026)

Tired of cookie banners, GA4's cryptic UI, and shipping your visitors' data to Google? Self-host Matomo (the feature-rich "WordPress of analytics") or Umami (modern, minimal, blazing fast) on a European VPS for a few euros per month. Full Docker walkthrough, GDPR deep-dive, GA4 migration tips, and a head-to-head comparison.

Adrian Silaghi2,850 views
Tutorials14 min read

Self-Host Mastodon and Matrix Server on VPS: The Fediverse Hosting Guide (2026)

A complete 2026 guide to self-hosting Mastodon (ActivityPub microblogging) and Matrix (Synapse/Dendrite chat) on a European VPS. Covers hardware sizing, Docker deployment, federation, moderation, media storage to S3, GDPR, and backups. Built for owners who want their own corner of the Fediverse without handing data to Big Tech.

Adrian Silaghi2,213 views
Tutorials12 min read

Self-Host OpenClaw on a VPS: Your Own AI Assistant (2026)

Learn how to self-host OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant, on a DanubeData VPS. Complete setup guide with Docker, Ollama for local LLMs, Telegram integration, and security hardening. Own your AI — no subscriptions required.

Adrian Silaghi4,228 views
Tutorials13 min read

How to Migrate from AWS S3 to European S3-Compatible Storage (2026)

A complete step-by-step guide to migrating your data from AWS S3 to European S3-compatible storage. Covers cost savings, GDPR compliance, rclone migration, zero-downtime strategies, presigned URL handling, and common pitfalls.

Adrian Silaghi1,167 views
Tutorials14 min read

How to Use S3-Compatible Storage as Nextcloud Primary Storage (2026)

Complete guide to configuring S3-compatible object storage as Nextcloud primary storage. Covers config.php setup, performance tuning, data migration, multibucket configuration, Docker Compose examples, troubleshooting, and cost comparison.

Adrian Silaghi2,772 views

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