Open-Source · Local-First · Tucson, AZ

Your tech.
Your data.
Your rules.

We build private, self-hosted infrastructure for Tucson homes and small businesses, freed from monthly subscriptions, vendor lock-in, and big tech surveillance.

7e-stack :: status check
$ 7e status --all
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opnsense firewall online
proxmox 8 containers running
truenas 18.4 TB available
home-assistant z-wave + zigbee active
jellyfin media server ready
nextcloud file sync running
caddy reverse proxy OK
internet DOWN [local services unaffected]
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$

Big tech charges rent on your own life.

Every photo, file, and smart device you own is slowly being moved into someone else's server and billed back to you forever. We give you an exit ramp.

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Subscription creep $15/mo cloud storage + $10/mo photo backup + $8/mo cloud drive + $5/mo remote access... it never ends. And you own nothing.
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Vendor lock-in Microsoft licenses, Google ecosystem, Apple services. Each one is a lease on your own workflow that quietly goes up every year.
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Your data, their training set Your photos, documents, and home habits are being scanned, analyzed, and monetized. The product is you.
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There's a better way Self-hosted infrastructure on hardware you own. Runs locally, works offline, no subscriptions, no surveillance. Managed by us so you don't have to think about it.
What We Do

Three ways we change your relationship with tech.

Each pillar is a self-contained service, or they stack together into a complete ecosystem.

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Managed IT for Small Business

// Replace fragile setups with infrastructure you own

We migrate small offices off aging Windows servers and expensive SaaS stacks onto open-source alternatives: Proxmox, Debian, Nextcloud, and Docker. You own the hardware. We manage the stack.

  • Proxmox server deployment & management
  • Nextcloud instead of Google Drive / Dropbox
  • Linux workstations where it fits to reduce licensing
  • OPNsense firewall & network security
  • Automated backup + off-site redundancy
  • Remote monitoring & patching included
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Home Privacy Stack

// Your photos, files, and media - on hardware you touch

A complete self-hosted home system: private photo library, media server, file sync, and secure remote access. Cancel your cloud subscriptions and keep your family's data at home - literally.

  • Immich - private Google Photos replacement
  • Jellyfin - your media, any screen, no subscription
  • Nextcloud - file sync across all your devices
  • TrueNAS - storage with automated backups
  • Caddy - reverse proxy for secure remote access
  • OpenVPN / WireGuard - access from anywhere safely
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Smart Home Automation

// Works when the internet goes down. Always local. Always yours.

We install Home Assistant with Z-Wave and Zigbee devices that run fully offline. No cloud dependency, no subscription, no outage when your ISP has a bad day. Your home stays smart regardless.

  • Home Assistant - local-first automation hub
  • Z-Wave & Zigbee - devices - no cloud required
  • Frigate NVR - local AI camera surveillance
  • Works offline - ISP outage changes nothing
  • Smart lighting, locks, climate, security
  • Custom dashboards & automations built for you

We run what we deploy.

Every tool we install for clients runs in our own infrastructure first. This isn't hypothetical - it's the stack we trust with our own data and operations daily.

No proprietary black boxes. Every piece is open-source, auditable, and community-maintained. If we recommend it, we can explain exactly how it works.

Why this matters to you:
When something needs updating or breaks, we already know the system cold.
No "let me research that" - just fast, confident support.
Network
OPNsense Open-source firewall & router
Proxy
Caddy Reverse proxy + auto TLS
Virt
Proxmox VMs and LXC containers
Storage
TrueNAS ZFS storage + snapshots
Automation
Home Assistant Z-Wave + Zigbee, local-only
Photos
Immich Private photo library
Media
Jellyfin Self-hosted media server
Files
Nextcloud File sync & sharing
VPN
OpenVPN / WG Private remote access
Cameras
Frigate NVR Local AI surveillance
Monitor
Uptime Kuma Self-hosted status monitoring
OS
Debian / Ubuntu Linux-first where it fits
Internet: OFFLINE
  • Google Photos - unavailable
  • Ring doorbell - no live view
  • Alexa / Google Home - offline
  • Nest thermostat - no control
  • Cloud file access - blocked
Your 7E Stack: RUNNING
  • Immich photos - fully accessible
  • Frigate cameras - recording locally
  • Home Assistant - all automations active
  • Jellyfin media - streaming fine
  • Nextcloud files - syncing on LAN

When the internet goes down,
your home doesn't.

Cloud-dependent smart homes fail when your ISP has a bad hour. Every system we deploy is built to run independently of the internet because reliability shouldn't require a subscription.

Z-Wave & Zigbee - no cloud bridge

Devices communicate directly with your local hub. No manufacturer server in the middle. No outage if a company shuts down their cloud.

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All storage on hardware you own

TrueNAS with ZFS means your data lives on drives in your home, with snapshot protection against accidental deletion or corruption.

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Secure remote access without cloud relay

Caddy + VPN means you access your home server directly, encrypted and private, with no third party in the middle.

Service Packages

Fixed labor. Transparent hardware.
No surprises.

Package prices cover design, installation, configuration, documentation, and your time with us. Hardware is quoted separately at cost plus a modest markup, sized to your actual needs. You never pay for capacity you don't use.

// Home Starter

Privacy Foundation

Get off the subscription treadmill. TrueNAS storage, Immich photo library, and Nextcloud file sync — configured, documented, and yours. Hardware quoted separately based on your storage needs.

$499 labor
hardware quoted separately + optional $29/mo support
  • TrueNAS setup and configuration
  • Immich photo migration from Google Photos
  • Nextcloud (replaces Dropbox / Drive)
  • Automatic local backup configured
  • Remote access via VPN
  • Full documentation handoff
  • Hardware typically $400-900 depending on capacity
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SMB Infrastructure

Replace fragile Windows servers and costly SaaS with open-source infrastructure you own. Proxmox, Nextcloud, Linux workstations where they fit. Full audit before any hardware is spec'd.

Custom quote
labor + hardware quoted together / support from $99/mo
  • Infrastructure audit and migration plan
  • Proxmox server deployment
  • Nextcloud business file platform
  • Linux workstation rollout where applicable
  • OPNsense firewall + VLAN setup
  • Off-site backup + disaster recovery plan
  • Ongoing managed support contract
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All hardware is sourced at cost + 15% and itemized on your quote before any work begins.

Local tech, real expertise, no BS.

We've been serving the Greater Tucson area for over 15 years. The business has shifted from single-computer repairs to building full self-hosted infrastructure, but the core hasn't changed: we treat your technology like it matters.

Everything we deploy, we run ourselves. Our home lab runs OPNsense, Proxmox, TrueNAS, Home Assistant, and the full open-source stack. When we say it works, we mean it works at 2am when the internet goes down.

We're also the kind of people who restore vintage arcade cabinets in our spare time. Passion for technology isn't just a pitch. It's what gets us out of bed.

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Tucson-local, always

No remote-only company. We show up at your home or office, we know the neighborhoods, and we're invested in this community.

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Linux-first, pragmatic always

We push Linux where it fits and we'll tell you straight when Windows is the better call. No ideology, just what works best for you.

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Passion project: Arcade builds

We restore and build custom arcade cabinets. It's not a service, it's a personality. Ask us about the Galaga '88.

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No lock-in, ever

We document everything we build for you. If you want to take it somewhere else or maintain it yourself, you can. That's the point.

// Get in Touch

Ready to own
your own tech?

Start with a free consultation. We'll audit what you have, explain what's possible, and give you a straight recommendation. No pressure, no upsell.

Email Us Call (520) 393-9299
Serving Tucson · Marana · Oro Valley · Sahuarita · Green Valley and surrounding areas