Your home lab's biggest mistake might be running everything in LXCs
…For a media server that handles a real library, I’d rather spend a little extra RAM than babysit a clever setup. WireGuard for remote lab access VPN services need clean network…
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My homelab monitoring broke silently until I switched from SMS to ntfy in an afternoon
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…Network discovery makes HomeLabInfo way more useful A live view of devices, containers, and how your homelab connects The second, and arguably bigger reason I keep it running is the network discovery…
The smart home upgrade nobody wants to do is labeling every cable and device
…Related 5 simple network tests that fix most smart home issues These network tests can solve common smart home problems—improve connectivity, fix delays, and keep your devices running smoothly. Cables and…
Your WireGuard setup is harder than it needs to be, and WireGUI fixes it
…A default WireGuard setup is usually straightforward in its implementation. Once a device connects to the server, it can reach everything on the network unless you've already set up firewall rules…
I over-engineered my home lab on purpose, and it's the best decision I've made
…That said, it's only a matter of time before you get bitten by the home labbing bug and start building an overkill setup. Sure, most consumers don’t need to go…
I moved my entire Linux home directory to a second drive, and nothing broke
…If your original system used full disk encryption or an encrypted home setup, moving /home to another drive requires more planning. You need to think about whether the second drive is encrypted…
5 home networking choices I regret making
…the reader, can learn from these 5 choices I regret making in the setup of my home network . Related 6 reasons you should replace your router's Wi-Fi with APs or…
I stopped trying to replace my Nvidia Shield and built something better instead
…02 / 8 NAS Basics What does NAS stand for in the context of home networking and storage? A Network Attached Storage B Networked Audio System C Network Access Server D Node Aggregation…
I stopped choosing between SMB, NFS, and iSCSI, and my NAS finally makes sense
…Sign in to your XDA account Network shares are an essential part of any NAS server, as they’re responsible for providing centralized storage to your home lab paraphernalia. But when you…
A modern NAS replaced my smart home hub, backup solution, and media server
…I've got Home Assistant configured via Docker and all automations run locally on my network so they are fast and consistent. Be it lights, sensors or routines, everything keeps running even…