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…A backup target that stays ready Give your important data a safer home A Raspberry Pi can also earn its keep as a lightweight backup box, and that’s one of the…
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My #3 update of orange RACK
Hey everyone, decided to share my current homelab/network setup. The last was 3 years ago. It’s a mix of high-performance gear and some "recycled" hardware that I's rescued from the trash. Power draw at idle - 350W (yes,…
Homelab Journey 2007 -> 2026
Reading recent posts about people starting their first homelabs, had me reminiscing of my own journey over the years. Thought I would post this as where this hobby started and where it currently is for me. I really learn…
Improving my playground
Hi everyone, I was always fascinated by the creativity in this sub so I decided to build my own tech playground. I am really looking for opinions on how to improve my setup or just grab some fresh ideas from you all. The…
My 16x DGX Spark Cluster (HomeLab)
Added a 16x Spark Cluster to my homelab over the last few days. Curious if this is the largest Spark cluster anyone has built. About 2 years ago I had renovated my basement and built a personal lab/datacenter into my off…
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Backup a Synology NAS to a Raspberry Pi using Hyper Backup!
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