#Home server

Portable monitor upgraded my Proxmox homelab

There’s a certain kind of itch that can only be satisfied by building something yourself. For a long time, I

SSD Caching on NAS: Why it’s NOT the performance fix

Before the relentless climb of RAM prices turned into a financial headache, I decided it was time to give my

6 Docker containers installed after rebuilding my home server

There is a peculiar satisfaction in tinkering with technology, especially when you have the opportunity to build something from the

How a budget NAS crushed my decade-old Xeon server

There is a certain kind of tech journey that leads you to an unexpected financial reckoning. Mine involved a deep

Don’t self-host these 5 things the hard way

The Server Shift: Why Self-Hosting is a Game-Changer (And Where to Steer Clear) The allure of self-hosting—running your own services

Ditched expensive servers for a Raspberry Pi to host 4 tools

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W sits quietly among the family of single-board computers, often overlooked by those looking for

Built my first home server from spare PC parts

Upgrading personal computers is often presented as a smooth, logical process. You buy an old system, replace the components, and

What the Pi taught me about self-hosting vs homelab hype

The world of the homelab is often romanticized as a delightful foray into technology—a chance for enthusiasts to tinker with

Save NAS power instantly by letting drives sleep

When I first set up my home server, I instinctively made it run twenty-four hours a day, seven days a

Ditching subscriptions: My $15 Pi setup works flawlessly

The Server Struggle: Why the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Isn’t Cutting It for Home Servers When you start dreaming about

Stream media for free without a server setup

The advice for keeping the shows you love is rarely delivered as simple, easy instructions. Instead, it usually arrives accompanied

I stopped running Docker 24/7 and boosted my home server

The desire for control over the digital landscape has always been at the heart of self-hosting. It is a philosophy

Expand your NAS storage with a Seagate 8TB HDD 32% off

When you’re dealing with massive amounts of data, storage isn’t just a convenience—it’s the backbone of modern life. Unfortunately, the

CGNAT silently blocks your home server

You invest time, effort, and often a hefty budget into setting up a sophisticated home network. You configure your home

Mini PC upgrade: My TV does things Amazon didn’t want

For years, my living room has been defined by a simple setup: a television paired with a Fire TV Stick

NAS for backups quietly became my home’s most essential machine

The lure of a multi-bay NAS, or Network Attached Storage, often presents itself as a decidedly dull proposition. On paper,

Rebuild my entire home server with a single Docker command

The future of self-hosted technology isn’t just about building cool machines; it’s about making them effortlessly reproducible. For many enthusiasts

My adored self-hosted homelab ranked

Beyond the Box: Why Building a Home Server Changes Everything There’s a distinct satisfaction that comes from taking raw components

Your home server silently corrupting your files

Your home server is more than just a collection of gadgets; it’s often the vault for your most precious memories,