…Most home lab services don’t need this much power. Pi-hole, Uptime Kuma, small dashboards, lightweight Docker containers, and basic automation scripts can run on far cheaper hardware. A used mini…
…If you only print when you’re home, in the same room, and fully attentive, you eliminate many edge cases before they arise. There’s no dependency on network connectivity, no missed…
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…This runs on my home network behind my router's firewall. I'm the only one using it, and I don't need clipboard history or encrypted channels for the kinds of…
…I've gained a decent amount of networking knowledge from my time in college, so I'm no stranger to router reboots and connection tests, but I recently ran into an issue…
…Through all of it, the dumb fridges, dumb dishwashers, and dumb lamps in those same homes kept working just fine. A smart home that relies on bridges, sensors, and good Home Assistant…
…self-hosting enthusiast runs a home media server. Whether it's Plex , Emby , or Jellyfin-based , a NAS chock-full of movies and shows is basically the norm. For me, the choice…
…Like many, I've got my smart home running through Home Assistant , and while my setup is fairly basic, that's not true for many of the other users. Almost anything can…
…Sometimes the bitrate is too aggressive for the network, especially if you’re streaming outside the home. Learning where those options live makes troubleshooting feel a lot less like shaking a sealed…
…Likewise, you can use it to self-host lightweight containers, making it a viable option for home lab monitoring, note-taking, network monitoring, or Pi-hole shenanigans. Even all of them at…