Michael J Burgess - Nostr Hypermedia

Michael J Burgess

beitmenotyou@nostr.beitmenotyou.online

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Hi, I'm Michael. I'm a writer, photographer, and self-sovereignty guide, author of 2 books. #Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #SelfSovereignty #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #Bitcoin #OpenSource #Web3 #FreedomTech #PrivacyTools #Homelab #RaspberryPi #IndieCreator #Writer #Photographer #Podcast #Fediverse #FreedomOfSpeech #TechForFreedom #DigitalFreedom #SovereignTech

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Episode 12 is up. A look at what Web3 truly needs to succeed, from real utility to community ownership and tech that solves real problems. Read here: https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/episode-12-web3-what-it-really-needs-to-succeed/95 #Web3 #Tech

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Episode 8 is up. Beyond crypto prices, this one looks at investing in the Technology itself and why long-term vision matters more than daily charts. Read here: https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/episode-8-beyond-cryptocurrency-prices-investing-in-technology/91 #Crypto #Tech

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Episode 7 is live. AI is growing fast, and the question is what it means for our humanity. A look at creativity, control and the risks we rarely talk about. Read here: forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/episode-7-ai-and-the-erosion-of-humanity/90 #AI #Future

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Episode 6 is now up. A look at cryptocurrency and the big question around it, the future of Finance or a short-lived fad. A simple breakdown for anyone curious about where money is heading. Read here: https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/episode-6-cryptocurrency-future-finance-or-fad/89 #Crypto #Finance

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Episode 5 is here. Why we are bullish on Polygon and what makes it a powerful foundation for decentralised apps, communities and creators. Read more: https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/episode-5-why-we-re-bullish-on-polygon/88 #Web3 #Polygon

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Episode 2 is up. Social media is fading, and social protocols are rising. A look at why the future belongs to open networks that we control, not platforms. Read here: https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/episode-2-social-media-is-dead-long-live-social-protocols/85 #Web3 #IndieWeb

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Be It Me Not You: a self hosted corner of the internet A quiet, self hosted space for privacy conscious, curious people who care about control, calm, and community.

Be It Me Not You

Be It Me Not You | Ebooks, Blog & Digital Freedom

Be It Me Not You shares writing, ebooks and practical ideas on privacy, Linux, self-hosting, digital freedom and taking back control online today.

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

The forum at https://forum.beitmenotyou.online has been updated to version 2025.11.0. This update opens the door for new features and improvements over the coming days. Have a look if you want to explore. #SelfHosting #Community

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

The internet went down again, and this video explains what happened, why it keeps failing and how fragile the web really is behind the scenes. Worth a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0ebwI35KJw #Tech #Internet

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

The site has been updated today. It now includes translations, full responsiveness and better accessibility so more people can read and explore without barriers. Have a look:

Be It Me Not You

Be It Me Not You | Ebooks, Blog & Digital Freedom

Be It Me Not You shares writing, ebooks and practical ideas on privacy, Linux, self-hosting, digital freedom and taking back control online today.

#IndieWeb #SelfHosting

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Watch from this point in the video Hard to believe they want to trial puberty blockers for kids as young as ten. This raises real questions about safety, consent and long-term impact. #ProtectKids #HealthDebate

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

New podcast episode is live. Dive into decentralised social media, why it matters, and how we can take control of our online lives again. Listen here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/autonomousairwaves/episodes/Embracing-Decentralized-Social-Media-and-Regaining-Control-e33l25p #Podcast #Web3

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Original post:

Mastodon (@Mastodon@mastodon.social)

Announcing our Winter 2025 merch drop! Select from our new, smaller #plushtodon in two fresh colours; new mug designs to complete your set; or some...

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

A clear guide on why privacy matters, how it is being chipped away, and the steps you can take to protect yourself online. Read more: forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/guarding-privacy-an-educational-guide/81 #Privacy #Security

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Built my own Matrix chat server today and created a simple contact page so anyone can reach me directly. If you want to try it out or have a quick chat, you can now message me here: https://contact.beitmenotyou.online #Matrix #SelfHosting

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Core Linux concepts in one place. If you are planning a fresh install, this guide covers the basics so you can start with confidence. Read more: https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/core-concepts-before-installing-linux/73 #Linux #Beginner

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

New post! 🔒 Learn how to secure your Raspberry Pi with Fail2Ban, CrowdSec, and Tailscale. Protect your self-hosted setup from brute-force attacks while keeping remote access simple and safe. 🔗 https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/securing-raspberry-pi-with-fail2ban-crowdsec-and-tailscale/69 #SelfHosting #RaspberryPi #CyberSecurity #PrivacyTech

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

New guide just dropped! 📚 Learn how to install Wiki.js on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Docker, PostgreSQL, an external hard drive, and Cloudflare Tunnel for secure remote access. Perfect for building your own private or team wiki. 🔗 https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/installing-wiki-js-on-raspberry-pi-5-with-docker-postgresql-cloudflare-tunnel-and-external-hard-drive/67?u=beitmenotyou #SelfHosting #WikiJS #RaspberryPi #Docker #Cloudflare #OpenSource

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

New post live! 🐘 Learn how to install Mastodon on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Docker Compose, an external hard drive, and Cloudflare Tunnel for secure public access. Perfect for hosting your own social network! 🔗 https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/installing-mastodon-on-a-raspberry-pi-5-with-docker-compose-external-hard-drive-and-cloudflare-tunneling/65?u=beitmenotyou #SelfHosting #Mastodon #RaspberryPi #Docker #Fediverse

beitmenotyou1 5 months ago

Just posted a new guide! 💬 Learn how to install Matrix Synapse on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Docker. Build your own secure, private chat server and take control of your communication. 🔗 https://forum.beitmenotyou.online/t/matrix-synapse-on-raspberry-pi-5-docker-guide/64?u=beitmenotyou #SelfHosting #Matrix #Docker #RaspberryPi #PrivacyTech

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