--- title: "Repro Dev (@reprodev) | Hashnode" description: "Exploring the DIY Tech World! This blog features resources and tutorials on self-hosting, scripting and more. Read the latest articles by Repro Dev on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@reprodev" --- @reprodev # Repro Dev @reprodev · Joined February 2024 Exploring the DIY Tech World! This blog features resources and tutorials on self-hosting, scripting and more [Website](https://reprodev.com/) ### [The Corporate Creep of Plex: Why It May Be Time to Move to Jellyfin (And the Open-Source Reality)](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/the-corporate-creep-of-plex-why-it-may-be-time-to-move-to-jellyfin-and-the-open-source-reality?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Why Plex corporate creep restricts system freedom, how Jellyfin restores control, and why Plexamp still saves money on Spotify and Amazon Music 16 min read · [reprodev.hashnode.dev](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/the-corporate-creep-of-plex-why-it-may-be-time-to-move-to-jellyfin-and-the-open-source-reality?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 24](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-corporate-creep-of-plex-why-it-may-be-time-to-move-to-jellyfin-and-the-open-source-reality/6a6379123c2bf122596cff80) ### [Is the reign of Esxi as the Hypervisor of choice for learning at home, virtually over?](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/is-the-reign-of-esxi-as-the-hypervisor-of-choice-for-learning-at-home-virtually-over?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) You've probably heard of virtualization and virtual machines. You may have even wanted to spin something up yourself at home to try it out. Virtualization lets you use a single piece of hardware's resources to act like several different pieces of phy... 6 min read · [reprodev.hashnode.dev](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/is-the-reign-of-esxi-as-the-hypervisor-of-choice-for-learning-at-home-virtually-over?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 10, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/is-the-reign-of-esxi-as-the-hypervisor-of-choice-for-learning-at-home-virtually-over/65edac96d921f61499fc5be9) ### [Simplify your OpenSSL CSR Requests with PowerCSR GUI Tool](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/simplify-your-openssl-csr-requests-with-powercsr-gui-tool?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A GUI form built in Powershell to efficiently generate a CSR and Private Key file using OpenSSL for quick and easy cert generation 4 min read · [reprodev.hashnode.dev](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/simplify-your-openssl-csr-requests-with-powercsr-gui-tool?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 16, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/simplify-your-openssl-csr-requests-with-powercsr-gui-tool/65ceb4c4706de4e1fea6e8b4) ### [Are Tech Certifications the Key to Advancing Your IT Career?](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/are-tech-certifications-the-key-to-advancing-your-it-career?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I've spent the last year and some change studying for and then passing my first Microsoft Certifications which led to recently getting my first Second Line support role. Many of you reading this blog may work in the IT industry in some way or may be ... 5 min read · [reprodev.hashnode.dev](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/are-tech-certifications-the-key-to-advancing-your-it-career?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 14, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/are-tech-certifications-the-key-to-advancing-your-it-career/65cd3d7435722fd7a082b4da) ### [Hello (Hashnode) World](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/hello-hashnode-world?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A few ways to say Hello World in a few languages I've been tinkering with till now that could jump start a project of your own. 2 min read · [reprodev.hashnode.dev](https://reprodev.hashnode.dev/hello-hashnode-world?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/hello-hashnode-world/65cbddd963983d44a4191a10) [Feb 13, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/hello-hashnode-world/65cbddd963983d44a4191a10)