Use desktop to self-host?

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Selfhosted@lemmy.worldEnglish • 9 months ago

Is it a bad idea to use my desktop to self host?

What are the disadvantages?? Can they be overcome?

I use it primarily for programming, sometimes gaming and browsing.

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6•9 months ago
Convenience is the main issue. AFAIK, as long as you secure your device, it’ll do the job

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