Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

Deploy Immich as a self-hosted Google Photos replacement. Covers Docker Compose setup, mobile auto-upload, machine learning features, and backup strategies.

The best managed switches for homelabs in 2026, from 1 GbE to 10 GbE SFP+. Real specs, noise levels, power draw, and VLAN configuration.

An honest, feature-by-feature comparison of Nextcloud Photos and Immich for self-hosted photo management. Covers AI, mobile apps, backup, storage, and real-world use cases.

A practical guide to deploying Nextcloud on your own server. Covers Docker, bare metal, performance tuning, and essential apps for a complete private cloud.

A complete guide to installing, configuring, and mastering Portainer for Docker container management in your homelab. Covers CE vs BE, stacks, secrets, and real-world workflows.

Deploy Prometheus Alertmanager in Docker for real-time homelab alerting. Slack, Telegram, email, and PagerDuty integrations with real config examples.

Head-to-head comparison of Prometheus and InfluxDB for homelab monitoring in 2026. Architecture, resource use, query languages, and real-world setup advice.

Real CPU, RAM, storage, and network requirements for Proxmox VE 8.2 in 2026. Includes hardware tiers, BIOS settings, and tested build configurations from $200 to $2000+.