Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

Deploy Immich as a Google Photos replacement using Docker Compose. Includes PostgreSQL, Redis, machine learning features, mobile auto-upload, and reverse proxy configuration.

Deploy Nextcloud with MariaDB, Redis, and NGINX Proxy Manager using Docker Compose. A complete production-ready configuration with persistent volumes and security hardening.

Replace upstream DNS resolvers with Unbound for true recursive DNS. Complete Docker Compose setup with Pi-hole as the filter and Unbound as the root-resolving engine.

Install Portainer CE on Docker Compose in under 10 minutes. Manage containers, stacks, volumes, and networks through a clean web UI instead of memorizing CLI commands.

Deploy Jellyfin as a free Plex alternative using Docker Compose. Includes hardware transcoding setup for Intel Quick Sync and NVIDIA, library organization, and remote streaming configuration.

Complete AdGuard Home setup guide for Docker, Debian, and Proxmox LXC. Covers installation, DNS configuration, filtering, parental controls, and router integration.

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.