In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, hosts Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the importance of self-hosting to maintain control over your digital data. They highlight the benefits of using NextCloud, an open-source suite that can replace Google Drive, iCloud, and other big tech solutions. They discuss various hosting options, including third-party providers like enclaive.io and the ease of self-hosting with StartOS. The episode also explores how to setup photo and file syncing, and why this approach enhances your digital sovereignty.

Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/pocast/how-to-get-secure-sovereign-personal-file-storage

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience

00:33 Welcome to the Sovereign Computing Show

00:50 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab

02:01 Discussion on DOGE and Data Security

08:35 Minimizing Your Digital Footprint

17:13 Boosting and Main Topic Introduction

17:55 Self-Hosted Files with NextCloud

20:50 Confidential Computing and Enclaive.io

26:02 NextCloud Features and Getting Started

37:14 Alternative Self-Hosting Solutions

42:32 Conclusion and Call to Action