No imageNAS & StorageProxmoxDockerNFS vs SMB for Proxmox and Docker: Which Network Share Should You Actually Use?Testing data and real homelab use cases for NFS vs SMB in Proxmox and Docker. Compare speed, permissions, compatibility, and the best fit for each workload.
No imageDockerSecuritySelf-HostingDocker Security Hardening for Homelabs: 10 Fixes I Recommend Before You Expose AnythingHarden Docker on your homelab with 10 practical fixes: rootless mode, safer Compose settings, daemon security, network isolation, and image scanning.
No imageProxmoxSelf-HostingHow to Create and Manage Proxmox Templates: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Faster VM DeploymentsLearn how to create and manage Proxmox templates with Ubuntu cloud images and Cloud-Init so you can deploy clean VMs faster in your homelab.
No imageProxmoxSelf-HostingProxmox LXC vs VM: Which Should You Run for Each Homelab Workload?Compare Proxmox LXC vs VM with real resource, boot-time, and compatibility trade-offs so you can pick the right option for each homelab workload.
No imageProxmoxSecurityNetworkingProxmox Firewall Configuration: Datacenter, Node, and VM Rules That Actually WorkLearn how to configure the Proxmox firewall at datacenter, node, and VM level without locking yourself out or breaking cluster traffic.
No imageDockerNetworkingSelf-HostingHow to Set Up Nginx Proxy Manager on Docker: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Reverse Proxies and HTTPSLearn how to set up Nginx Proxy Manager on Docker, add Let's Encrypt SSL, and proxy self-hosted apps with a beginner-friendly step-by-step guide.
No imageNAS & StorageBest NAS Hardware in 2026: 2-Bay vs 4-Bay vs Mini PC + DASTrying to choose NAS hardware in 2026? Compare 2-bay NAS, 4-bay NAS, and mini PC + DAS setups for backups, Plex, power draw, and long-term growth.
No imageSelf-HostingHomelab Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana: The Stack I Actually TrustBuild a practical homelab monitoring stack with Prometheus, Grafana, node_exporter, and Alertmanager using real configs, alerts, and operator-tested defaults.
No imageNAS & StorageSelf-HostingNAS Backup Strategies: How to Use the 3-2-1 Rule Without Turning Your Homelab Into a Full-Time JobBuild a practical NAS backup strategy with the 3-2-1 rule, local backups, encrypted off-site copies, restore testing, and beginner-friendly commands.
No imageNAS & StorageSelf-HostingBest NVMe SSD for NAS Cache in 2026: WD Red SN700 vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus vs Crucial P3 PlusCompare WD Red SN700, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, and Crucial P3 Plus for NAS cache performance, endurance, and value in real homelab use.
No imageProxmoxNAS & StorageProxmox Storage Architecture: The Layout I Actually RecommendDesign Proxmox storage with NVMe, HDD, ZFS, LVM-thin, and PBS so active workloads stay fast and backups stay separate.
No imageDockerNetworkingSelf-HostingHow to Set Up Pi-hole on Docker: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Network-Wide Ad BlockingLearn how to set up Pi-hole on Docker with Docker Compose, fix port 53 conflicts, point clients at Pi-hole, and verify network-wide ad blocking.