7 things I stopped paying for after getting a NAS
…Remote file access You can do that too with your NAS Cloud storage gives you the convenience of accessing files from anywhere — all you need is the internet. But that convenience comes…
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4 tools I install on every new home server before setting up anything else
1d agoYour smart home devices will outlast the companies that made them if you ditch the cloud
1w agoWindows has a built-in remote desktop tool most people ignore, and it saved me from TeamViewer
1w agoI ditched Synology's QuickConnect for Tailscale, and remote access finally feels effortless
1w agoMy UGREEN DXP4800 Pro NAS quietly replaced half my home lab, and I didn’t expect that
…It’s not something I sit around admiring, but it matters when I need remote access to behave consistently. Hosting it on the NAS gives it a stable home without turning another…
These $10 home lab upgrades solved problems I didn't know I had
…Plus, a dummy HDMI adapter is just as useful for remote access tasks when I want to control my mini-PCs at max resolution without hooking them up to a spare display…
I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
…It's a favorite among privacy-conscious smart home users. Many repurposed-device setups use Tailscale as the backbone for secure remote access. Not quite — the answer is Tailscale VPN. Nabu Casa…
Your home lab probably falls apart for the wrong reason, and these tools fix it
…Portainer See at Official Site Tailscale keeps remote access sane It solves access without opening everything up Every home lab eventually runs into the same wall. You want access to your services…
Vaultwarden has been running on a Raspberry Pi Zero in a drawer for a year, and it's the most underrated thing I host
…the puzzle is remote access, and I rely on Tailscale for this task. Tailscale runs on all my local servers and lets me access them from outside my home network. It doesn…
Your self-hosted setup is a mess of IP addresses until you do this one thing
…Your reverse proxies, HTTPS certificates, secure remote access, and app integrations all get easier to manage when you are working with proper set of hostnames instead of raw IP addresses. It gives…
AI agents are a security nightmare for home labs, and Tailscale just shipped a fix
…Related 5 ways I'm using Tailscale for more than just remote access Tailscale is far more powerful than a simple remote access tool Tailscale Aperture keeps your AI API keys secure…
I replaced Plex with this open-source app, and I haven't looked back
…Historically, Plex allowed remote access via manual network configuration. But new policies require paid subscriptions for remote streaming across a growing list of devices. That means paying recurring fees to access media…
Before your router even connects to the internet, change these 6 settings
…Related I use Tailscale to remotely access my self-hosted services - here's how Tailscale provides an easy way to access your home server from external networks Set the DNS if applicable…