Proxmox Backup Server Setup: 5 Steps to Bulletproof Backups
A complete Proxmox Backup Server setup guide in 5 steps — deduplicated backups, real retention policy, and the verification job most homelabs skip.
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.
n8n Self Hosted Setup: 5 Easy Steps to Private Automation
A complete n8n self hosted setup walkthrough — 5 steps from Docker Compose to your first automated workflow, no subscription required.
Paperless-ngx Docker Setup: 6 Easy Steps to a Paperless Life
A complete paperless-ngx docker setup walkthrough — 6 steps from installing Docker to your first OCR’d, searchable document.
Frigate NVR Setup: 5 Easy Steps to Ditch Cloud Cameras
Ditch your cloud camera subscription: a full Frigate NVR setup on a budget mini PC with local AI detection, in five easy steps.
Caddy vs Nginx Proxy Manager: 5 Best Reasons to Switch
Caddy vs Nginx Proxy Manager for homelabs: which reverse proxy fits your setup, from automatic HTTPS to GUI simplicity to scaling past a dozen services.
3 Best UPS Battery Backup Homelab Picks in 2026
A power blip can corrupt your NAS or Proxmox host in seconds. Here are 3 real UPS battery backup homelab picks, how to size them, and how to set up automatic shutdown so your gear survives the next outage.
Ollama Local LLM Home Server: 5 Steps to Total AI Privacy
Turn a mini PC into your own private AI assistant. Full walkthrough for running an Ollama local LLM home server with Docker, Open WebUI, and zero monthly fees.
Pi-hole Unbound Setup: 5 Steps to Private DNS
Pi-hole blocks ads, but it still forwards your DNS to a third party. This pi-hole unbound setup makes your network resolve DNS privately in 5 steps.
Nextcloud Self Hosted Docker Setup: 6 Easy Steps
Replace Google Drive with your own private cloud. This nextcloud self hosted docker guide gets you running with the official AIO image in 6 easy steps.
3 Best NAS Hard Drives Worth Buying in 2026
Don’t cheap out on the drives inside your NAS. Here are the 3 best NAS hard drives for 2026 — all CMR, NAS-rated, and built to run 24/7.