Private Media Streaming at Home and Away with Jellyfin and WireGuard

The problem with streaming in 2025 When Netflix launched its “Watch Now” streaming feature in 2007, it revolutionized how people consumed television and film. For one monthly fee, you could watch your favorite shows and movies. Netflix Watch Now required no contracts or physical media, and there were no limitations on where, how, or how often you watched. It was simple and affordable. Fast forward to 2025, and streaming has become increasingly frustrating. On one hand, the competition amongst platforms has created better content with higher quality writing. However, it has also introduced several major drawbacks: ...

May 13, 2025 · 12 min · Michael Ford

Streamlining Home Network Services with Containerization

Advantages of Hosting My Own Network Services Trusting my network security and services to my Internet Service Provider (ISP) offers convenience through their Domain Name System (DNS) services and simplified network management. Additionally, third-party Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers like ExpressVPN offer critical traffic encryption, especially when using public networks such as those in coffee shops and airports. However, relying on my ISP and a third-party VPN provider raises concerns: ...

August 4, 2024 · 7 min · Michael Ford