Tech guides, off-road adventures, and everything in between.
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.
A hands-on guide to VLANs — what they are, why segmentation matters, and how to configure them on a managed switch with Cisco CLI examples.
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.
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.
A detailed comparison of Cisco Catalyst and Meraki for homelab use — covering cost, management, features, and which one actually makes sense for your setup.
Everything you need to know to get started with Docker containers — from installation to Docker Compose, with practical examples for your homelab.