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Streaming prices are out of hand. What are cheaper alternatives?

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[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

NTA but I spend about $30/month on various self-hosting-specific services: Usenet subscription, VPN, Plex Pass, a few little recurring donations to OSSes that I use, etc.

[–] remon@ani.social 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's not really self-hosting unless you own the hardware. But I support your sentiment!

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I do own the hardware. 5x8tb (down from 6) drives of media on my desktop