Linux Homelab
Practical infrastructure guides — Ansible, Docker, Proxmox, self-hosted AI, monitoring, security, and backup. Everything tested on real hardware.
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Coolify on Your Homelab: Ditch Vercel and Heroku for Good
Step-by-step guide to deploying Coolify on Proxmox or bare-metal Linux, setting up push-to-deploy, and routing traffic with Caddy or Traefik. Self-hosted PaaS that actually works.
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Fragnesia: How to Check and Patch the Linux Privilege Escalation Exploit on Your Homelab
Fragnesia is a Linux kernel LPE exploit hitting homelabs hard. Here's how to check your kernel, patch via apt/dnf/pacman, and apply stopgap mitigations on Proxmox, Ubuntu, and Debian.
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Docker Compose Homelab Mega-Stack: 20 Self-Hosted 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: Linux Root Privilege Escalation With No Patch Yet — Homelab Mitigation Guide
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 Affects Your Homelab and How to Patch It
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 Containers and the Copy Fail Exploit: What Homelab Users Need 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: Complete Installation and Configuration Guide (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: Why MicroVMs Are the Future of Homelab Isolation
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 Vulnerability: How to Patch Your Linux Homelab Kernel Right 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 LTS vs Fedora 44: Best Linux Distro for Your Homelab Server
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 Homelab Admins Need 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 Storage on Linux: ZFS-Like Features Without the 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 on Your Homelab: A GitHub-Free Git Server Setup
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 Explained: Disabling Canonical's AI Features on Your Homelab Server
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: Adding Faster Networking to Your Homelab with USB Adapters
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: Full Setup Guide (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: Build an AI Automation Agent on Your Own 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 Actually Makes Sense
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: Full Stack Setup 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 Everything 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: Complete Ollama + Open WebUI Setup Guide (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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