I tried this self-hosted Google Drive alternative and it blew my mind

For years, Google Drive has been my go-to companion for storing essential files and media. However, I wanted a cloud storage platform that focuses on data privacy and ownership. While there is no shortage of Google Drive alternatives, Nextcloud caught my attention for several reasons. Aside from the obvious self-hosting advantages, Nextcloud covers all the basics (and more) for a secure and robust cloud storage platform.