Off-Grid Blogging: Running a Hugo Site on a Pixel 5 with Solar Power
2025-09-03
An Android enthusiast successfully deployed their Hugo blog to an old Google Pixel 5 phone, powered by solar energy. Leveraging the Termux terminal emulator, they installed Hugo, SSH, and other essential tools to run and maintain the blog. This eco-friendly setup is surprisingly stable and performs comparably to traditional servers, showcasing the potential of low-power devices.
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Off-grid blogging