Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

A comprehensive guide to starting your homelab journey, from hardware selection to essential software services with step-by-step setup commands.

Compare Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby for your 2026 homelab. Includes Docker Compose setup for all three, hardware transcoding requirements, 4K streaming benchmarks, remote access strategies, and a decision tree to pick the right media server.

A curated ranking of the best used and new rack servers for homelab builds in 2026. Includes real specs, pricing, power draw, and noise levels.

A step-by-step guide to planning, assembling, and wiring a homelab server rack. Covers rack sizes, power, cooling, cable management, and noise reduction.

An in-depth review of the Minisforum MS-01 mini PC for homelab use. Covers specs, performance, thermals, Proxmox compatibility, and whether it is worth the price.

Real wattage data, TDP calculations, and cost projections for Dell, HP, and Supermicro used servers in home labs.

The real Proxmox hardware requirements for homelab use, from old laptops to dedicated servers. No overkill, no underspec — with real benchmarks and hardware recommendations.