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@[email protected].

If you’re fed up with companies fucking you over there’s an alternative.

There software called Nextcloud which you can run on a server which works in comparable ways as Onedrive/Google Drive/Dropbox/etc. works.

You could host it yourself on a server if you know how.

If you’re not familiar with forwarding ports or setting static IP adresses you can rent some server space from Hetzner where Nextcloud is included.

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I’m totally in favor with your post, but not everyone is willing to self-host or is capable of doing it. So I recommendation would be and one that I’m currently using, is when uploading a file to these cloud services encrypt your files. I’m using #cryptomator, but I’m sure there are other alternatives, like #rclone. There is also #veracrypt, but to my understanding, is not great for cloud sync.

Cryptomator official website Quick youtube video in how to use cryptomator (3:51)

Cryptomator is open source and free, but only on desktop. To use the mobile version, you will have to pay. Here is a list of alternatives to cryptomator, if you are familiar with one, please share your knowledge.

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Don’t forget Syncthing, I always suggest it first since it doesn’t require a server or advanced knowledge to work.

  • AteshgaRubyTeeth@lemmy.world
    775·
    11 months ago

    If you’re fed up with companies fucking you over there’s an alternative.

    There software called Nextcloud which you can run on a server which works in comparable ways as Onedrive/Google Drive/Dropbox/etc. works.

    You could host it yourself on a server if you know how.

    If you’re not familiar with forwarding ports or setting static IP adresses you can rent some server space from Hetzner where Nextcloud is included.

    • KptnAutismus@lemmy.world
      25·
      11 months ago

      i’ve recently figured out how dynamic DNSs work, i am unstoppable.

      now i just need to figure out how to encrypt traffic…

      • 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        20·
        11 months ago

        LetsEncrypt offers free SSL certificates, if you’re familiar with reverse proxies then it’s not too difficult to implement. I have mine set up to automatically renew my wildcard cert, then send a special signal to the nginx docker container for it to reload the SSL certs

        A more onedrive/google drive-like alternative to Nextcloud would be Syncthing, which is E2EE and doesn’t need additional config of SSL certs and the like

      • EmergMemeHologram@startrek.website
        84·
        11 months ago

        I got some angry letters from my ISP when I was younger for using dynamic DNS, ranging from it being a virus to it violating their terms.

        No idea of they still get pissy about it or not.

    • jabjoe@feddit.ukEnglish
      11·
      11 months ago

      With Nextcloud, when you, install maps, the location logging app, uploads your photos, you can see your life laid out over a time access. It’s scary it you normally give all that to say Google or Apple.

        • jabjoe@feddit.ukEnglish
          2·
          11 months ago

          If it’s only to your own servers, it is much less of an issue. Use Firefox and it will ask your permission if a site requests it.

    • TGhost [She/Her]@lemmy.mlOP
      3·
      11 months ago

      I can copy past this on the resume ? Is it ok for you, I clearly agree, and don’t use that shit of DB ofc. I keep this link for relatives though

    • N-E-N@lemmy.ca
      3·
      11 months ago

      Any chance you could explain the basics of how the Hetzner thing would work? I’m noob

        • LemmyHead@lemmy.ml
          2·
          10 months ago

          Their customer support is the worst I’ve ever experienced though. If nothing goes wrong,I guess they’re okay.

          I’d recommend skiff instead as not self hosted alternative

          • AteshgaRubyTeeth@lemmy.world
            2·
            10 months ago

            I havent yet dealt with the customer service so this is indeed something to keep in the back of my head.

            Does internxt and skiff also provide fully setup nextcloud instances or do you need to set it up yourself?

            I’m reading that nextcloud tends to break whenever you update it or perform administrative tasks. Hetzner does al this for you so that’s a bonus item.

    • qaz@lemmy.world
      11·
      11 months ago

      I’ve been using Nextcloud hosted by Hetzner for more than a year and it’s been working great.