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Building a Media Server with Jellyfin: The Complete Guide

Getting Started 2026-02-09 · 12 min jellyfin media streaming plex

Set up a self-hosted media server with Jellyfin — installation, library organization, hardware transcoding, client apps, remote access, and how it compares to Plex.
Home Lab Monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus

Automation 2026-02-09 · 6 min grafana prometheus monitoring dashboards alerts

Set up a complete monitoring stack for your home lab using Prometheus and Grafana. Covers installation, node exporters, building dashboards, setting up alerts, and what metrics actually matter.
Tailscale vs WireGuard: Which VPN for Your Home Lab?

Networking 2026-02-09 · 6 min tailscale wireguard vpn networking remote-access comparison

A detailed comparison of Tailscale and raw WireGuard for home lab remote access — setup complexity, performance, features, and when to use each.
Proxmox VE Clustering for High Availability

Virtualization 2026-02-09 · 7 min proxmox clustering high-availability virtualization live-migration

Set up a Proxmox VE cluster with high availability for your homelab. Covers cluster creation, joining nodes, fencing, HA groups, shared storage requirements, and live migration of VMs and containers.
Load Balancing with HAProxy in Your Home Lab

Networking 2026-02-09 · 6 min haproxy load-balancing reverse-proxy high-availability networking

Set up HAProxy as a load balancer and reverse proxy for your homelab services. Covers installation, frontend/backend configuration, health checks, SSL termination, and sticky sessions.
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UPS Systems for Your Home Lab: A Complete Guide

Hardware 2026-02-09 · 10 min ups power hardware protection

Everything you need to know about uninterruptible power supplies for home labs — sizing, brands, Linux monitoring with NUT, automated shutdowns, and battery care.
Hosting Databases in Your Home Lab: PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, and MongoDB

Services 2026-02-09 · 5 min database postgresql mariadb redis self-hosted

Run production-quality databases in your homelab. Covers PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, and MongoDB with Docker deployment, backup strategies, replication, and performance tuning for self-hosted applications.
Unraid for Home Lab Use: The Complete Guide

Storage 2026-02-09 · 10 min unraid storage nas docker

A thorough guide to using Unraid in your homelab — the parity system, cache pools, Docker and VM support, Community Applications, and when to choose Unraid over alternatives.
Upgrading to 10GbE Networking: Is It Worth It for Your Home Lab?

Networking 2026-02-09 · 7 min networking 10gbe switches homelab infrastructure

A practical cost analysis of 10 Gigabit Ethernet for home labs — what hardware you need, what it actually costs, and when the upgrade makes sense.
Network Switches for Your Homelab: Managed, Unmanaged, and Layer 3

Networking 2026-02-09 · 15 min switches networking vlan poe 10gbe

Choose the right network switch for your homelab. Covers managed vs unmanaged, VLAN support, PoE, 10GbE options, and specific switch recommendations at every budget level.
Home Lab SSD Buying Guide: SATA, NVMe, and Everything In Between

Hardware 2026-02-09 · 10 min ssd nvme storage hardware

How to choose the right SSD for your home lab — SATA vs NVMe, TLC vs QLC, endurance ratings, enterprise vs consumer, and the best drives for boot, cache, and VM storage.
ZFS Storage Pool Setup: The Complete Home Lab Guide

Storage 2026-02-09 · 7 min zfs storage raid nas backup homelab

A practical guide to setting up ZFS storage pools in your home lab — pool types, RAID-Z levels, scrubs, snapshots, and real-world configuration examples.
Self-Hosted CI/CD with Gitea Actions

Automation 2026-02-09 · 9 min ci-cd gitea automation devops

Set up a complete self-hosted CI/CD pipeline using Gitea Actions — from installation to writing workflows, building Docker images, and deploying to your homelab.
Building a Dedicated NAS for Your Home Lab

Storage 2026-02-09 · 12 min nas storage hardware build

A practical guide to building a purpose-built NAS for your homelab — cases, CPUs, HBA cards, drive selection, and choosing between TrueNAS, Unraid, and OpenMediaVault.
Wake-on-LAN for Home Labs: Start Servers Remotely

Networking 2026-02-09 · 5 min wake-on-lan wol networking power-management remote-access

Configure Wake-on-LAN to power on your home lab servers from anywhere — BIOS setup, Linux configuration, and tools for sending magic packets.
BorgBackup for Home Lab Data Protection

Backup 2026-02-09 · 11 min backup borgbackup deduplication automation

A hands-on guide to BorgBackup for homelab backups — repository setup, encryption, compression, deduplication, automated scheduling with borgmatic, pruning, monitoring, and restoring files.
Setting Up WireGuard VPN to Access Your Home Lab Remotely

Networking 2026-02-09 · 6 min wireguard vpn networking remote-access linux

A step-by-step guide to installing WireGuard VPN on a Linux server for secure remote access to your home lab. Covers server setup, client configuration, DNS routing, and split tunneling.
Docker vs Podman for Your Home Lab: A Practical Comparison

Linux 2026-02-09 · 10 min docker podman containers linux

An honest comparison of Docker and Podman for home lab use — rootless containers, daemon vs daemonless, Compose vs pods, and when to pick each one.
NFS vs SMB vs iSCSI: Choosing the Right Network Storage Protocol

Storage 2026-02-09 · 11 min nfs smb iscsi storage protocols

A practical guide to network storage protocols for your home lab — NFS, SMB, and iSCSI compared, with setup examples, performance notes, and when to use each.
Managing Your Home Lab with Terraform and Proxmox

Automation 2026-02-09 · 11 min terraform infrastructure-as-code automation proxmox

A practical guide to infrastructure as code for home labs — define VMs, storage, and networking in Terraform using the Proxmox provider.

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