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Practical guides for running Proxmox, Docker, and self-hosted services on budget hardware. Built from a real homelab, not a sponsored lab.
Setup Guides
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Vaultwarden (Bitwarden) Setup on Docker
Self-host your own Bitwarden-compatible password manager with Vaultwarden on Docker. Full setup with HTTPS, mobile access, and backups.
Immich: Self-Hosted Google Photos Replacement Setup
Set up Immich on Docker for a fully self-hosted photo and video library with automatic mobile backup, face recognition, and album sharing.
How to Take Proxmox Snapshots and Actually Restore From Them
The difference between Proxmox snapshots and backups, how to take both, and how to restore when something goes wrong.
Latest Articles
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Home Network Setup for Homelabs: VLANs Without the Headache
Why VLANs matter for homelab security, the difference between managed and unmanaged switches, and how to set up basic network segmentation.
Replacing Google One With a Home Server: Is It Actually Worth It?
Google One keeps raising prices. Here's what it actually takes to replace it with a self-hosted alternative, and whether the trade-offs make sense.
The Hidden Costs of Homelab Nobody Tells You About
Electricity and hardware get all the attention. Here's the full list of what a homelab actually costs, including the things most guides skip.
The Best Budget Mini PC for a Homelab (What I Actually Run)
Not a spec-sheet review. This is what I bought, what I'd buy again, and what to actually look for when shopping for a budget mini PC homelab host.
How Much Does a Homelab Actually Cost Per Month? (Real Numbers)
The real monthly cost of running a homelab — power draw, hardware amortization, domain, and services. Based on what I actually pay, not estimates.
Why I Run Proxmox Instead of Plain Docker
The case for adding a hypervisor layer to your homelab instead of running Docker directly on bare metal — and when it's not worth the trouble.