Tired of managing separate logins for every self-hosted app? Authentik is an open-source identity provider that brings real SSO — OAuth2, SAML, LDAP — to your homelab. This guide walks through Docker Compose setup, integrating Nextcloud and Uptime Kuma, enforcing MFA, and keeping the stack running long-term.
A step-by-step guide to running your own Bitwarden-compatible password manager with Vaultwarden and Docker Compose — covering TLS setup with Nginx, database backups, Fail2ban protection, and the admin panel.
Turn a Raspberry Pi into a powerful, privacy-first smart home hub with Home Assistant. This step-by-step guide covers installation, initial setup, integrations, automations, and pro tips to get your homelab-grade smart home running in an afternoon.
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.
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 step-by-step guide to installing Pi-hole — on a Raspberry Pi or via Docker — and blocking ads across every device on your network.
Discover if Hostinger’s VPS hosting is right for you. We break down plans, performance, features, and real-world testing to help you make the upgrade.
Everything you need to know to get started with Docker containers — from installation to Docker Compose, with practical examples for your homelab.
