The one subscription I keep even though I self-host every...

What’s Happening

So get this: Movies and TV are easy to self-host, but music isn’t.

Road-trip discovery and “forgotten favorites” keep me paying for streaming. The one subscription I keep even though I self-host everything else Credit: Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek | BrAt82 / By Patrick Campanale Published 55 minutes ago Patrick Campanale has been in the tech space for well over a decade, specializing in PC/gaming news and reviews, as well as maker-focused products to build small businesses. (plot twist fr)

With a start in technology back in 2010 surrounding the Palm/webOS ecosystem, Patrick spent his formative years developing mobile applications as well as blogging for various publications, at some point leading to starting his own site in 2014.

The Details

After running a technology blog for a few years, he stepped out of that role and into the world of high-end custom PC manufacturing and building, with a focus on YouTube video production and overclocking. Then, six years ago, Patrick joined the 9to5Toys team as an editor/writer/reviewer with over 14,000 articles being published there there, ranging from deals and roundups to in-depth reviews on the latest technology, video games, 3D printers, and more.

In his free time, Patrick loves to create projects from wood using various robots and methods, including leveraging the technologies of CNCs and lasers. If Patrick isn’t working on a computer or playing video games, he’s likely in his 2-car garage workshop creating something unique.

Why This Matters

Plus to all this, Patrick is also a youth pastor at his local church where he feels God has called him to serve, and he loves every minute of it. Sign in to your How-To Geek account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap I’m an avid self-hoster. There are few services that I use that I don’t self-host.

This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.

The Bottom Line

There are few services that I use that I don’t self-host. But, there’s one service that I will happily continue to pay for and never even try to self-host, and what it is might surprise you.

What’s your take on this whole situation?