…Typical x86 mini-PCs and SBCs are better for demanding tasks They aren’t very expensive, either Switching to the other side of the performance fence, x86 hardware is better for projects…
…A mini PC might sound like the obvious answer to the problem we're trying to solve but it needs power, networking, accessories, even backup internet via a hotspot if you expect…
…A NAS, mini PC, or home server works well for ensuring round-the-clock access to your services. A Cloudflare Tunnel is beginner-friendly for enabling access from outside your home network…
…Related Cheap mini PCs are the death knell for Raspberry Pis With x86 mini PCs becoming more budget-friendly, I find it hard to recommend Raspberry Pi SBCs It’s the only…
…Using the Home Assistant Companion app , the phone can also act as a Bluetooth tracker, signaling your house to turn on the office as soon as your smartwatch or headphones come within…
…Related 9 Docker containers that run 24/7 on my $100 mini PC Maximum value budget homelab. When using my NAS for storage, it was neglected My existing drives and cloud storage…
…This was especially useful because home labs tend to grow unevenly. One month, the Raspberry Pi is the star of the setup, and the next month, a mini PC or NAS picks…
…After settling with the community fork and a cheap Intel-powered mini PC that's passively cooled, I was shocked by just how limiting the ISP router was. Now, don't get…
…Related 4 Raspberry Pi projects I abandoned after realizing sub-$150 mini PCs run them all better After all, cheap mini-PCs crush Raspberry Pi SBCs on the performance and OS compatibility…
…Cheap unmanaged switches have their uses Not every part of your network needs max speed If the lab is mostly Home Assistant, Pi-hole, a couple of Docker containers, and Jellyfin streaming…