Alex is the automation junkie on the IGNA team. If it can be self-hosted, containerized, or scripted, Alex has probably written a guide about it. Specializes in Docker, Ansible, Proxmox, home networking, and anything that makes a homelab run smoother.
Stop sending sensitive data to the cloud. This complete guide shows you how to run powerful open-source AI models like Mistral and Llama locally using Ollama — with Docker, a web UI, VS Code integration, and GPU acceleration.
Build your own Netflix — a complete guide to setting up Plex in Docker with hardware transcoding, remote access, and storage planning.
Tailscale makes VPN dead simple — install it, and your devices just connect. Here’s how to set it up with subnet routing, exit nodes, and SSH.
Stop configuring servers by hand — a complete Ansible tutorial with practical homelab playbooks for Docker, user management, and container deployment.
Level up your home network security — from pfSense firewalls to WireGuard VPN and Suricata intrusion detection, all explained for beginners.
Ditch Google Drive — a complete guide to installing Nextcloud with Docker Compose, including reverse proxy setup, essential apps, and performance tuning.
Proxmox vs ESXi — a detailed comparison of features, cost, and usability to help you pick the right hypervisor for your homelab.
Learn how AI agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Toolkit are revolutionizing automation with standardized AI-to-tool connections.
Learn how to set up Uptime Kuma, the free self-hosted monitoring tool that keeps watch over your homelab services and alerts you when things go wrong.
Master remote work in 2025 with proven strategies for productivity, mental health, ergonomic setup, and work-life balance. Your complete survival guide.
Learn how to set up Home Assistant on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano using Docker, plus tips for leveraging GPU acceleration for local AI-powered smart home automation.
A step-by-step guide to installing Pi-hole — on a Raspberry Pi or via Docker — and blocking ads across every device on your network.