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Docker Backup Strategies: How to Never Lose Your Containers and Data

Learn Docker backup strategies for homelabs. Step-by-step guide to backing up containers, volumes, and compose files with automated scripts.

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NAS & StorageSelf-Hosting

TrueNAS Scale vs Core vs Unraid: Which NAS OS Wins in 2026?

TrueNAS Scale vs Core vs Unraid compared: performance benchmarks, pricing, Docker support, and data integrity. Find the best NAS OS for your homelab.

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Self-HostingSecurity

Self-Hosted Password Managers: Why You Need One and How to Get Started

Learn why you need a self-hosted password manager for your homelab and how to set up Vaultwarden with Docker in 30 minutes. Step-by-step guide.

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ProxmoxSelf-Hosting

Proxmox vs ESXi vs Hyper-V: Which Hypervisor Wins for Homelabs in 2026?

Proxmox vs ESXi vs Hyper-V compared on real hardware. Benchmarks, resource usage, LXC support, and pricing after Broadcom. Clear winner inside.

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SecuritySelf-Hosting

Fail2ban Setup Guide: Protect Your Homelab from Brute Force Attacks

Learn how to install and configure fail2ban to protect your homelab from brute force attacks. Step-by-step beginner guide with real commands.

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DockerSelf-Hosting

Docker Health Checks Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Keeping Your Containers Running

Learn how Docker health checks work and how to implement them in your homelab. Step-by-step guide with real examples for web apps, databases, and more.

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DockerSelf-Hosting

Docker vs Podman for Homelabs: Which Container Runtime Should You Use in 2026?

Real benchmarks and testing data. I ran Docker vs Podman on 3 identical setups - here are the actual numbers and which one wins for homelabbers.

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DockerSelf-Hosting

Docker Volumes vs Bind Mounts: A Practical Guide for Homelabbers

Confused about Docker volumes vs bind mounts? This guide explains when to use each one in your homelab with real examples and step-by-step instructions.

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DockerSelf-Hosting

Docker Swarm vs K3s for Homelabs: Which Container Orchestration Tool Actually Wins on a Single Node?

Docker Swarm vs K3s tested on identical hardware. Real RAM, CPU, latency benchmarks plus a clear verdict for homelab container orchestration.

Side-by-side comparison graphic showing Immich as a mobile auto-backup timeline workflow and PhotoPrism as a NAS archive and search workflow.

Self-HostingNAS & Storage

Immich vs PhotoPrism (2026): I Switched – Here’s What I Learned

Immich vs PhotoPrism for self-hosted photo backup and management. Compare mobile app support, AI features, performance, and which photo manager fits your homelab.

Comparison hero showing Nextcloud, Seafile, and Syncthing as three distinct self-hosted file platform models: private cloud suite, efficient sync engine, and decentralized device mesh.

Self-Hosting

Nextcloud vs Seafile vs Syncthing: Which One Should You Actually Use?

Compare Nextcloud, Seafile, and Syncthing for self-hosted file sync. Performance, features, mobile apps, and which solution fits your homelab storage needs.

Jellyfin vs Plex vs Emby: 9 Differences (and the Best Pick for Your Homelab)

DockerSelf-Hosting

Jellyfin vs Plex vs Emby: Best Home Media Server for Homelabs (2026)

Jellyfin vs Plex vs Emby in 2026: pricing, features, hardware transcoding. Emby vs Jellyfin (KD 11%), Plex vs Jellyfin (2.4K/mo), home media server comparison.