In this video, I walk through the five self-hosted apps I rely on most in my homelab setup — from privacy tools to productivity boosters. These aren’t just popular picks — they’re the ones that genuinely improve my workflow, protect my data, and help me stay organized across projects. Whether you're just starting out with Proxmox or you're deep into your self-hosting journey, these apps are worth a look. 🧠 Featured apps: - DumbPad (minimalist note-taking) - VaultWarden (self-hosted password manager) - Marreta (paywall tool) - AdGuard Home (network-wide ad and tracker blocking) - Postiz (multi-platform social media scheduler) - Bonus: Plex (because of course) 🔐 Why self-host? Self-hosting gives you control, privacy, and flexibility. These apps are part of how I’ve built a local-first setup that works for my family and my creative projects. 💬 What are your top 5 self-hosted apps? Drop them in the comments — I’m always looking for new tools to explore and share. 📺 Watch next: → Proxmox Playlist: → Docker Container Playlist: 🔧 Tools I use: - Proxmox VE - Docker / Portainer - Reverse proxy (Cloudflare / Pangolin) - Local DNS and backups #SelfHosting #Homelab #VaultWarden #AdGuardHome #Proxmox #OpenSource #PrivacyTools #MinimalApps #LocalFirst #TechForCreators 🔗🔗 Resource Links 🛡️ AdGuard Home: - - 🗝️ LastPass: - - - - 📹 Videos: → DumbPad/DumbDrop (livestream): → VaultWarden: → Marreta: No Video → AdGuard Home/PiHole w/ DNSSEC: → Postiz: → Plex: Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:23 Dumbpad 0:58 VaultWarden 1:54 Marreta 2:43 AdGuard Home 3:23 Postiz 4:00 Bonus: Plex (and why it's important to me) 5:24 Outro /=========================================/ ✅ Amazon Wishlist: Get early, ad-free access to new content by becoming a channel member, or a Patron! ✅ ✅ All My Social Links: ✅ @dbtech Join Discord! ✅ /=========================================/ ✨Ways to support DB Tech: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Cashapp: $dbtechyt ✅ Venmo: ✨Come chat in Discord: ✅