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Articles on private video calling, self-hosting, and why your calls should belong to you.

2026-03-09

Why Self-Hosted Video Calling Matters

Cloud video calling means trusting a third party with your conversations. Self-hosting puts you back in control — here's why that matters and what it takes.

2026-03-07

End-to-End Encrypted Video Calls, Explained

What does end-to-end encryption actually mean for video calls? How WebRTC makes it possible, and why most video platforms don't truly offer it.

2026-03-05

Video Calling Without a Phone Number

Why do video calling apps still require your phone number? It's not a technical requirement — it's a data collection strategy. Here's how friend codes offer a better alternative.

2026-03-03

A Self-Hosted FaceTime Alternative for the Whole Family

FaceTime is great if everyone has Apple devices. If they don't, you need an alternative that's cross-platform, private, and simple enough for anyone to use.

2026-03-01

Video Calling in One Docker Container

Self-hosted video calling shouldn't need Kubernetes. Here's how a single Docker container, a SQLite file, and WebRTC can handle everything you need.