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# [Home Lab Series #1: Setting-up my own iCloud Photos alternative using Immich](https://prabs.xyz/blog/home-lab-series-1-setting-up-my-own-icloud-photos-alternative-using-immich?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A HomeLab experiment that turned an old machine into a modern, privacy-first photo cloud.

Nov 3, 2025 · 5 min read · prabs.xyz  
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