home lab

  • Top Home Server Rack Tips

    Top Home Server Rack Tips in 2023

    A home server rack is essential to your home lab as it grows and you add new equipment. Let’s look at the top home server rack tips in 2023 and see different options and things to choose from. Table of…

  • Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes for home lab

    Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes: Home Lab Comparison

    For those wanting to get starting running containers in their home lab environments, many options are available, including Docker Desktop, Rancher Desktop, and Minikube, among others. Yet, for enthusiasts looking to venture into building out systems resembling production environments, Docker…

  • VM vs container

    Virtual machine vs container: Which is best for home lab?

    No doubt, if you have worked with technology for any time, you have heard the terms “virtual machines” and “containers” more than once. Both virtual machines and containers are core technologies in today’s ever-advanced technology world. However, many running home…

  • k3s vs k8s The best Home Lab Kubernetes

    K3s vs K8s: The Best Kubernetes Home Lab Distribution

    You may have seen Kubernetes distros referred to as K3s and K8s. These are actually different. They are both certified Kubernetes distributions. One is the original “stock” Kubernetes version and the other is a lighter weight distro that many are…

  • Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023

    Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023

    For many, starting with locally attached storage is a good way to add storage to your server. However, as your home lab grows, there other solutions that can be used. Let’s consider the top 5 home lab storage solutions in…

  • Nmap Ping Sweep for home lab network

    Nmap Ping Sweep: Home Lab Network Ping Scan

    Legacy discovery software available

  • Tdarr open source distributed transcoding system

    TDARR: Optimize your Self-hosted Video Streaming Library

    Managing a home media library can be daunting. Maintaining an organized, accessible, and efficient media library is important for video enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. Enter Tdarr, a powerful tool designed to help you manage and optimize your media files.…

  • Homarr home lab dashboard for server monitoring

    Homarr: Sleek Home Lab Dashboard for Server Monitoring

    There are many excellent home lab dashboard solutions out there. However, this post will look at another solution called Homarr. Homarr integrates with your existing apps, and displays information that is valuable so it is easy to see. Table of…

  • Top VMware Home Lab Configurations

    Top VMware Home Lab Configurations in 2023

    In 2023, many great options exist for delving into a home lab. Many get into running a home server to learn more skills for their day job, or they like to tinker and play around with technology as a hobby.…

  • Chatpad AI Self hosted Secure ChatGPT App in Docker

    Chatpad AI: Self-hosted Secure ChatGPT App in Docker

    There is no shortage of OpenAI tools and self-hosted apps. However, among the ones I have tried so far, Chatpad AI is arguably the best experience. In case you have not heard about Chatpad AI, this post will take a…