Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

Deploy Grafana with Docker Compose for homelab dashboards. Connect to Prometheus, InfluxDB, Loki, and other data sources. Import community dashboards and create custom panels.

Learn the networking fundamentals every homelab needs: IP addressing, VLANs, subnetting, firewall rules, and how to wire them together. Designed for beginners with copy-paste commands.

The best hardware for homelab servers in 2025. Compare mini PCs, tower servers, and rack servers with real power draw, performance benchmarks, and price recommendations.

A comprehensive guide to choosing homelab server hardware in 2026. Covers CPUs, RAM, storage, NICs, and form factors with real recommendations and budget tiers.

Immich is the leading Google Photos alternative for self-hosters. Compare features, AI search, storage costs, privacy, and mobile apps to decide if you should migrate.

Why the Intel N100 mini PC is the best entry-level homelab server in 2026. Specs, power consumption, Proxmox setup, real-world performance, and what you can actually run on it.

Build a power-efficient homelab server that idles under 15W. Step-by-step guide covering Intel N100/N305 hardware, Proxmox or Docker setup, power tuning, and real consumption numbers.

Why mini PCs have become the dominant homelab server form factor in 2025. Covers Intel N100, N305, AMD options, RAM limits, power draw, and real-world Docker performance.