Homelab

Self-hosting over 40 services taught me I couldn’t live without these 5

• Applications
• DIY
• Homelab
• Self Hosted
• Technology

Self-hosting over 40 services taught me I couldn’t live without these 5

Patrick Campanale April 2, 2026

Not every service you self host will be one that sticks around forever.

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10 tools every homelabber should try at least once

• Applications
• DIY
• Homelab
• Open Source
• Technology

10 tools every homelabber should try at least once

Patrick Campanale April 1, 2026

I bet you haven't used at least one of these homelab tools.

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Self-hosting gave me the digital freedom I wish I’d found sooner

• Applications
• Homelab
• Open Source
• Raspberry Pi
• Technology

Self-hosting gave me the digital freedom I wish I’d found sooner

Patrick Campanale March 31, 2026

Are you ready to regain your digital sovereignty?

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5 reasons to run Plex and Jellyfin together

• Homelab
• Jellyfin
• Plex
• Streaming Platforms
• Technology

5 reasons to run Plex and Jellyfin together

Patrick Campanale March 30, 2026

I prefer Plex, but Jellyfin has some compelling features.

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Stop buying mini PCs for your home server—5 reasons an old Dell OptiPlex actually wins

• Dell
• Desktops
• Homelab
• Mini PC
• Technology

Stop buying mini PCs for your home server—5 reasons an old Dell OptiPlex actually wins

Adam Davidson March 29, 2026

Why I ditched my mini PC for a refurbished Dell OptiPlex home server

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Creating a DIY homelab: Fast, free, and beginner-friendly

• DIY
• Homelab
• Linux & macOS Terminal
• Networking
• Technology

Creating a DIY homelab: Fast, free, and beginner-friendly

Dibakar Ghosh March 28, 2026

Your dusty old PC isn't e-waste. It's a homelab waiting to happen.

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Stop accepting smart home downtime—here’s how I built mine to never fail

• Home Assistant
• Homelab
• Self Hosted
• Smart Home
• Technology

Stop accepting smart home downtime—here’s how I built mine to never fail

Patrick Campanale March 27, 2026

Professional features in a smart home? Say no more.

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Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (March 27 – 29)

• Homelab
• Raspberry Pi
• Single-Board Computers
• Technology
• Weekend

Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (March 27 – 29)

Patrick Campanale March 26, 2026

Still better than a mini PC for some projects.

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5 uncomfortable truths about Proxmox every homelabber needs to hear

• Homelab
• Linux
• Self Hosted
• Technology

5 uncomfortable truths about Proxmox every homelabber needs to hear

Patrick Campanale March 25, 2026

Snapshots aren't backups.

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These 5 Docker containers are working overtime on my makeshift NAS

• Homelab
• laptops
• Linux
• Technology

These 5 Docker containers are working overtime on my makeshift NAS

Ismar Hrnjicevic March 24, 2026

My NAS handles a ton of responsibilities beyond just storage.

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