Self-Hosting

Docker Compose Isn't Enough

Docker Compose creates problems as you scale a single server to many applications. We should learn from it and build something better.

Engineering, Ideas
Summary Docker-compose is a tool for working with Docker containers. It solves very real problems with deploying complex applications. By itself it is not enough to make self-hosting applications simple enough for the mass-market. What we need is something like docker-compose, but at a higher level of abstraction that has a concept of SQL databases, local caches, durable storage, service discovery, and resource management. What does docker do? I’m actually going to assume that you’re already familiar with containerization as popularized by Docker.

The Business Model That's Controlling Your Life -- And How to Break Free

Discover the hidden costs of digital convenience and how Tealok simplifies reclaiming your privacy and autonomy without the technical hassle.

Data Sovreignty, Business
In today’s digital age, nearly every aspect of our lives is connected to technology. While these connections offer unparalleled convenience, they also come with a hidden cost: our privacy, autonomy, and freedom of choice. Big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon have built their fortunes by collecting vast amounts of data from us—often without our full understanding or consent. This practice, known as surveillance capitalism, goes far beyond targeted ads.