Your home lab probably falls apart for the wrong reason, and these tools fix it
…It usually falls apart because you can’t see what’s broken, can’t reach it cleanly, or can’t remember where anything lives once the setup starts to grow . The apps…
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I get that most PC users aren't running dual- or triple-monitor setups like some of us, but if Microsoft can add these features to PowerToys, it makes more sense to make them available at least as an option in Windows 11. After all, Snap Layouts is pretty much a stripped-down version of FancyZones, so it's not like Microsoft hasn't borrowed ideas from PowerToys already. Moreover, features like Find My Mouse and Always On Top solve problems that even single-monitor users face. As it stands, PowerToys feels like an app almost every Windows user should have to make the OS feel more complete. Micr
These 4 PowerToys tools fix the most annoying multi-monitor problems in WindowsAndroid's desktop mode is impressive, but the dock is what actually makes it work
…Be it writing long documents, juggling multiple apps, or managing files across cloud storage, it isn't very comfortable. Yes, I have a laptop, but often enough when I'm writing down…
I revived a cheap Android tablet by turning it into a Home Assistant control panel
…Even old Android devices are malleable enough to serve in smart home setups, especially since they come pre-loaded with a bunch of sensors. Tablets, for one, can double as incredible monitoring…
Monitor spec sheets hide the one thing that actually decides whether a display feels premium
…I've experienced this across multiple OLED monitors, including the LG 27GR95QE and the Alienware AW2725DF. It's hard to judge a monitor by its specs alone I'm not saying specs…
Proxmox Backup Server is the wrong default for small home labs
…For a larger lab, a business setup, or a home server rack with several nodes, Proxmox Backup Server makes plenty of sense. My setup is smaller than that, and my actual needs…
I gave my home lab self-healing powers using Prometheus, Grafana, and one free monitoring stack
…Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge The ultimate Promxox home lab monitor Trivia challenge Think you know your dashboards from your data sources? Test your home lab monitoring skills now. Proxmox Monitoring…
Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…Most modern home setups have multiple computers, TVs, smartphones, smart devices, and home automation devices competing for bandwidth on the same connection. A router with ill-equipped internals can easily be overwhelmed…
I ignored mini PCs for years, until AMD APUs made them a serious value proposition
…He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering, and his work can be found in multiple publications, including Notebookcheck . Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new gaming hardware, testing system performance…
6 Docker containers I always use on any new home lab workstation
…Uptime Kuma Elegant service uptime monitor Uptime Kuma serves as a dedicated internal heartbeat monitor, keeping an eye on my entire container infrastructure. Instead of waiting for a container to crash and…
Your router's USB port isn't a NAS replacement, but it can still be useful in some ways
…If you’re trying to build a network monitoring station using multiple ESP32 boards, you could run out of power sockets. Well, the USB port on your router may not have enough…