Syncthing vs Nextcloud: Which File Sync Fits Your Homelab?
Syncthing keeps folders identical across devices. Nextcloud is a full self-hosted cloud platform. Here’s how to actually pick between them.
DIY Tech & Coding
Home servers, self-hosting, and automation guides. New here? Start with the organized Homelab Hub — every guide arranged in the order a homelab actually grows.
How Many Docker Containers Raspberry Pi 5 Can Actually Run
It’s not really about the container count — it’s about what each one is doing. Here’s a real answer for how far an 8GB Pi 5 can go.
Best Cameras for Frigate NVR in 2026
Not every camera plays nice with Frigate. Here are the PoE cameras with real RTSP support that homelabbers actually recommend.
Tailscale vs WireGuard: Which Fits Your Homelab?
Tailscale is WireGuard with the hard parts removed. Here’s when that tradeoff is worth it, and when raw WireGuard is the better call.
How Much RAM for Proxmox Homelab? 16GB vs 32GB vs 64GB
16GB, 32GB, or 64GB? Here’s how to actually figure out how much RAM your Proxmox homelab needs based on what you’re running.
Best NVMe SSD for Proxmox & TrueNAS Caching in 2026
A hard drive handles bulk storage. An NVMe SSD is what makes Proxmox and TrueNAS actually feel fast. Here are the drives worth buying.
Proxmox vs Docker Homelab: Which Setup Should You Run?
Bare metal Docker is faster to set up. Proxmox scales better. Here’s how to actually decide which one fits your homelab.
Sonarr Radarr Jellyseerr Setup: Self-Hosted Media Stack
Stop manually downloading and renaming files for Jellyfin. Here’s how Sonarr, Radarr, and Jellyseerr work together to automate the whole pipeline.
Best Network Switch for Home Server Racks in 2026
Your mini PC, NAS, and Pi 5 cluster are only as fast as the switch connecting them. Here’s the networking gear that actually holds a home server rack together.
3 Best 2.5GbE Switch Homelab Upgrades for 2026
Three 2.5GbE switches worth adding to your homelab: the TP-Link TL-SG105-M2, TL-SG108-M2, and the managed Omada SG3428X-M2 for VLANs and 10G uplinks.