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How to set up your own article archiving service - and why I did (RIP, Pocket)

Mozilla killed Pocket, but your bookmarks don't have to die. Here's how to self-host ArchiveBox - with a little help from ChatGPT - and take ownership of your reading archive.
The article on ZDNet discusses the author's decision to set up a personal article archiving service using Wallabag, a self-hosted read-later service, after being dissatisfied with Pocket's service, particularly due to its lack of offline access and the introduction of ads. The author details the process of setting up Wallabag on a Raspberry Pi, which involved installing the necessary software, configuring the service, and setting up a domain name. The benefits of using Wallabag include full control over data, no ads, and the ability to access articles offline. The author also mentions the use of a cron job to automatically fetch and archive new articles, ensuring a seamless and private reading experience.

Read the Full ZDNet Article at:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-set-up-your-own-article-archiving-service-and-why-i-did-rip-pocket/