Linux Homelab
Practical infrastructure guides — Ansible, Docker, Proxmox, self-hosted AI, monitoring, security, and backup. Everything tested on real hardware.
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Proxmox on ARM64: The Homelab Power Revolution on a Pi
Proxmox VE now supports ARM64, changing the homelab for good. Explore energy-efficient setups on Raspberry Pi 5, Orange Pi 5, and ARM mini PCs.
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Bor: Self-Hosted Linux Policy Management for Homelabs
Tired of SSH'ing into every machine? Learn how to set up Bor, a self-hosted Linux policy management tool, on your homelab with Docker or K3s.
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Fixing SQLite WAL Mode Reader Locks in Your Homelab
Self-hosted apps like Uptime Kuma crawling? Diagnose and fix SQLite WAL mode reader locks, a common cause of slowdowns in busy homelabs.
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Self-Hosting on a Static IP: The No-Nonsense Homelab Guide
A practical guide to exposing homelab services. Learn to configure static IPs, dynamic DNS, and secure remote access with WireGuard or Tailscale.
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Self-Host Your Email in 2026: A Practical Homelab Guide
A no-nonsense guide to setting up a self-hosted email server in your homelab. Learn to configure Postfix, Dovecot, and Rspamd for secure, reliable mail.
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CVE-2026-64600: Patch Your Homelab XFS Before This LPE
A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-64600) affects Linux kernels using XFS. Here's how to check your homelab and patch it.
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Mitigating 400+ Linux Kernel CVEs in Your Homelab
A deluge of Linux kernel CVEs hit the wire. Learn a practical strategy to assess, prioritize, and automate kernel security patching for your homelab.
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MicroVMs in Proxmox: True Homelab Isolation, Simply
Stop treating containers as sandboxes. How to run Firecracker microVMs in Proxmox VE for real homelab isolation, without the overhead of full VMs.
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Train a Gen AI Model on an Old Linux Desktop (Low VRAM)
Stop just running models. Learn to train and fine-tune your own generative AI on a Linux desktop with limited VRAM. A practical guide for your homelab.
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AWS S3 Homelab Backups: Automated and Under €5/Month
Back up your homelab to AWS S3 and Glacier (Proxmox VMs, Docker volumes, Nextcloud) using restic with automated scheduling and real cost numbers.
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Linux Homelab Security Hardening: Complete Checklist (2026)
Harden any Ubuntu or Debian server in under an hour: SSH lockdown, UFW, fail2ban, CrowdSec, and automatic updates — every command tested, reason explained.
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Coolify on Your Homelab: Ditch Vercel and Heroku for Good
Deploy Coolify on Proxmox or bare-metal Linux, set up push-to-deploy, and route traffic with Caddy or Traefik. Self-hosted PaaS that actually works.
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Debian 13.5 Trixie: What Homelab Admins Should Know
Debian 13.5 is out with CVE patches and updated packages. Here's the safe update workflow for homelab servers, plus whether Trixie beats Ubuntu LTS.
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Fragnesia: Check and Patch This Linux LPE on Your Homelab
Fragnesia is a Linux kernel LPE exploit hitting homelabs. How to check your kernel, patch via apt/dnf/pacman, and apply stopgap mitigations on Proxmox.
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Docker Compose Homelab Stack: 20 Services, One File
Production-ready Docker Compose: AI, monitoring, security, media, and networking — 20 services configured, every port documented, ready to deploy.
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Dirty Frag: Unpatched Linux LPE, Homelab Mitigations
Dirty Frag is an unpatched Linux LPE vulnerability. Learn which kernels are affected, why the broken embargo matters, and how to harden your homelab now.
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Dirtyfrag: How the Universal Linux LPE Hits Your Homelab
Learn how the Dirtyfrag Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability affects your homelab and follow this step-by-step guide to patch Proxmox, Ubuntu, and Debian.
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Podman Rootless and the Copy Fail Exploit: What to Know
A practical breakdown of the Podman rootless copy fail exploit for homelab users: what it does, if you're affected, how to check your version, and how to fix it.
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Proxmox VE Homelab Setup: Install and Configure (2026)
Install Proxmox VE 8 on a mini PC, configure storage, networking, and GPU passthrough, then deploy your first VMs and LXC containers — complete 2026 guide.
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Your Container Is Not a Sandbox: Use MicroVMs Instead
Docker containers share the host kernel — learn why that matters, and how microVMs like Firecracker give your homelab real isolation without VM overhead.
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AEAD Socket Flaw: Patch Your Linux Homelab Kernel Now
Step-by-step guide to identifying, patching, and verifying the AEAD socket CVE on your Linux homelab — including Proxmox PVE kernel management.
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CachyOS vs Ubuntu 26.04 vs Fedora 44 for Homelab Servers
Comparing CachyOS, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and Fedora 44 for homelab server use. Real trade-offs on stability, containers, and whether benchmark wins matter.
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Linux Kernel CVE Disclosure Is Broken: What to Know
The Linux kernel CVE process has a critical gap. Learn how homelab admins can protect their servers with practical mitigations and smart update schedules.
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Stratis on Linux: ZFS-Like Storage, Less Complexity
Practical guide to Stratis storage on Linux: compare Stratis vs ZFS vs Btrfs for homelab NAS and VM storage, plus Stratis 3.9 encryption setup.
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Best Mini PC for a Homelab Server in 2026: Tested & Ranked
Which mini PC runs Proxmox, Docker, Ollama, and a full homelab stack without killing your electricity bill? N100, N305, Ryzen 7, and MS-01 — honestly compared.
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Self-Hosting Forgejo: A GitHub-Free Git Server
Deploy a self-hosted Git server with Forgejo on Docker Compose, reverse proxy via Caddy, SSH access, and optional Cloudflare Tunnel for remote reach.
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Ubuntu's AI Kill Switch: Disable Canonical AI Features
Learn what Canonical's AI features actually install on Ubuntu Server 24.04/26.04, how the Snap-based kill switch works, and how to audit and disable AI components.
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10GbE on a Budget: USB Adapters for Your Homelab
Add 10GbE networking to your homelab using budget USB adapters. Linux driver setup, real-world Proxmox throughput tests, and PCIe comparisons covered.
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WireGuard vs Tailscale for Homelab Remote Access (2026)
Secure remote access to your homelab without port forwarding. Set up WireGuard and Tailscale, understand when to use each, and lock down your Linux servers.
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n8n + Ollama: An AI Automation Agent on Your Server
Connect local LLMs to real workflows: auto-summarise RSS feeds, analyse logs with AI, send Telegram alerts — all self-hosted, private, and free.
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K3s on Your Homelab: Lightweight Kubernetes That Works
Deploy a K3s Kubernetes cluster on your homelab. Single-node to multi-node HA with Traefik ingress, Longhorn storage, and real workloads running in minutes.
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Grafana + Prometheus Homelab Monitoring in 30 Minutes
Set up Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter, cAdvisor, and Alertmanager with Docker Compose. Real dashboards, real alerts, zero cloud dependency.
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Docker Compose for Homelab: What It Is and How to Use It
A practical guide to Docker and Docker Compose for self-hosters: what containers really are, how Compose orchestrates stacks, with Immich and Jellyfin examples.
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Immich vs PhotoPrism: Self-Hosted Google Photos Compared
Immich vs PhotoPrism for self-hosters: resource requirements, features, Docker Compose examples, and honest recommendations based on your hardware tier.
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Ansible for Homelabbers: Automate From One Playbook
Learn how to provision your entire homelab stack — Docker, Proxmox, monitoring, security — from a single Ansible playbook. Includes real working roles.
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Run Local AI on Linux: Ollama + Open WebUI (2026)
Install Ollama on Debian/Ubuntu, configure GPU passthrough, add Open WebUI with Docker, and expose it via Tailscale. Tested on real homelab hardware.
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