Self-hosting is having a moment. Ethan Sholly knows why.

Self-hosting is gaining traction as a niche practice that bridges regular computing and full-home labs, offering privacy, DRM-free alternatives, and reduced advertising. Ethan Sholly, who runs selfh.st, built his own server setup for media needs and expanded into creating tools and content about the self-hosting community, inspired by his desire for a centralized resource. His efforts highlight how self-hosting goes beyond cloud services, including DIY projects and open-source communities that are growing in popularity.