Set Up Your Own Private Home Server Stop Paying for Cloud Storage! Host Your Own Private Server – From $200 Tired of paying monthly fees to Google, Apple, or Dropbox? Worried about your private photos and files being stored on corporate servers? Take control of your data. I can set up a home server on hardware you already have (or I can help you find affordable used equipment). This is your own private cloud, right in your home—no monthly fees, no corporate eyes. What You Get: Immich: A private, self-hosted photo backup (like Google Photos, but yours) Nextcloud: Your own secure file sync and share system (like Dropbox, but private) Jellyfin: Stream your own movies, music, and TV shows to any device (like Netflix, but free) What I Do For You: Install Alpine Linux and configure all the software Secure your server so it's safe from hackers Set up remote access so you can reach your files from anywhere Walk you through how to use it Local setup in person or remote setup where you are—whatever works for you Why I Do This: My name is Scott Tansowny, a St. Albert-based open-source advocate. I've been using and building these systems for over 20 years. I believe your data should belong to you. Pricing (One-Time Setup): Basic Server (Immich, Jellyfin, or Nextcloud only): $200 CAD Full Media Server (Immich + Jellyfin + Nextcloud + other services on request): $350–$500 CAD, depending on your hardware and needs No monthly fees. No subscriptions. Just freedom. Optional ongoing support available if you ever need it—no pressure, no contracts. Message me for a free consultation—I'll help you figure out what hardware you need and what services make sense for you.

Revive Your Old PC with Linux Ditch Microsoft & Apple! Breathe New Life Into Your Old Computer – $140 Is your computer running slow? Tired of forced updates, pop-ups, and feeling like your data isn't really yours? You don't need a new machine. I can install Linux on your existing PC—even one that's "too old" for Windows—and give it a new lease on life, keeping it out of the landfill and putting you back in control. What is Linux? Linux is a free, secure, and privacy-focused operating system that: Runs fast on older hardware Never forces updates on you Doesn't track your every move or sell your data Is far less vulnerable to viruses and malware What I Do For You: Installation of a user-friendly version of Linux (it looks and feels like Windows or Mac) Full setup and configuration so it works with your Wi-Fi, printer, and files One-on-one walkthrough so you feel comfortable using it Can be locally set up in person or set up remotely anywhere you are—whatever works for you Why I Do This: My name is Scott Tansowny, a St. Albert-based open-source advocate. I've been using Linux for over 20 years, and I believe technology should serve you—not the other way around. $140 CAD – One-Time Setup Includes installation, basic setup, and a follow-up walkthrough. No monthly fees. No subscriptions. Just freedom. Message me for a free chat about whether Linux is right for your computer.