6 projects I’ve already built with my $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
…With some tuning, it works well for managing print jobs, sending G-code, and even starting prints remotely. I keep it connected to my Wi-Fi network and access the interface from…
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Emulation has become so easy that the setup is completely invisible now
…there's a web version that just uses a remote server if you'd rather do it that way. Setup is even easier this way, and you still have control over the…
I rebuilt my VS Code setup from scratch this year, and it's the fastest it's ever been
…scratch to optimize my coding setup – and it turned out to be the best productivity decision ever. Related I built a local LLM server I can access from anywhere, and it uses…
I ditched Plex for Jellyfin, and the migration took less time than I thought it would
…Because Plex utilizes its own cloud infrastructure for connections and authentication, it doesn't take much to enable and enjoy remote access. Jellyfin takes a little more work. It's not the…
I bought a KVM-over-IP for my home lab, and I can't believe I waited this long
…my tailnet, for even more security (and for remote access without using the GLKVM app), but I could use Zerotier for a similar setup. It all really depends on your home lab…
I connected Claude Code to my home server through MCP, and now I manage my entire lab by talking to it
…I always had to access my server to ask questions. There was no remote access from the Claude web, desktop, or mobile apps. Accessing it required an SSH client . A web-based…
Most smart home gear gets worse once you connect it to the cloud
…Toss in Tailscale, and you’ve got a secure way to access your HASS instance even while you’re away from your smart home. Related I use Tailscale to remotely access my…
Stop treating Proxmox's firewall like an optional feature — it's your lab's clearest safety net
…It gave me a cleaner way to separate management access, internal service traffic, and the occasional thing that actually needs broader reach. It made my setup feel more deliberate and less chaotic…
I turned my NAS into a private Git server, and it made more sense than I expected
…Complete with easy remote access via a reverse proxy, it's become the place where all the important moving elements of my home network live. But that's also created a problem…
The services you ignore are quietly breaking your home lab
…If a notes app goes down, it may be annoying, but it won’t usually break DNS, authentication, remote access, or backups. The level of maintenance should match the amount of damage…