Building a Home Media Server with Plex and Docker
Build your own Netflix — a complete guide to setting up Plex in Docker with hardware transcoding, remote access, and storage planning.
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Tailscale VPN: Connect All Your Devices in Minutes
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.
Automating Your Homelab with Ansible: A Getting Started Guide
Stop configuring servers by hand — a complete Ansible tutorial with practical homelab playbooks for Docker, user management, and container deployment.
Home Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Detection for Beginners
Level up your home network security — from pfSense firewalls to WireGuard VPN and Suricata intrusion detection, all explained for beginners.
Self-Hosting Your Cloud: Nextcloud Installation Guide
Ditch Google Drive — a complete guide to installing Nextcloud with Docker Compose, including reverse proxy setup, essential apps, and performance tuning.
Proxmox vs ESXi: Which Hypervisor Is Right for Your Homelab?
Proxmox vs ESXi — a detailed comparison of features, cost, and usability to help you pick the right hypervisor for your homelab.
Understanding VLANs: A Practical Guide to Network Segmentation
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.
Using Uptime Kuma to Keep Tabs on Your Homelab: The Ultimate Self-Hosted Monitoring Guide
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.
Setting Up Pi-hole on Your Home Network: Block Ads at the DNS Level
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.
Cisco Catalyst vs Meraki: Choosing the Right Network Gear for Your Homelab
A detailed comparison of Cisco Catalyst and Meraki for homelab use — covering cost, management, features, and which one actually makes sense for your setup.
Getting Started with Docker: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Everything you need to know to get started with Docker containers — from installation to Docker Compose, with practical examples for your homelab.