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About BeyondTheCloud
At Beyond the Cloud, the main idea is simple: there is another way to manage your digital services, much closer and more real than always depending on tech giants.
This website was born from my personal experience, after years of trusting my data and daily routines to platforms like Google, Apple, or Microsoft, but always with that discomfort of not really knowing who controls my information, or under what conditions they are using it.
The Path of Self-Hosting
Since I discovered the world of self-hosting, I realized that setting up your own services at home is not just for computer geniuses. Rather, it is an adventure where you learn at your own pace, taking advantage of tools like:
- Nextcloud to manage your files and personal cloud, as an alternative to Google Drive.
- Vaultwarden to keep your passwords secure with total control.
- Home Assistant for real home automation.
- Proxmox to orchestrate your entire virtual infrastructure.
Yes, it can be intimidating at first—no one is born knowing how to open ports, configure backups, or install SSL certificates. But the reality is that, with patience and help from the community, you start to gain true control over your digital infrastructure.
Who is this website for?
This website is made specifically for those who seek that control, for those who already feel that paying month after month and depending on third parties is not enough. Here you won't find miraculous promises or magic solutions: what there are are direct guides, real cases, and sincere recommendations, always based on personal experiences and concrete tests.
Digital independence is not a lonely path. That's why Beyond the Cloud is a place to share doubts, successes, and mistakes.
Maybe not everyone wants to set up their own server, but we should all know that it can be done. If you decide to give it a try, here is a starting point, and a reflection that there is indeed life beyond the conventional cloud.