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3D printing saved me money, but only after I stopped printing “solutions”
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I had to stop printing novelty “solutions” and focus instead on durable replacements.

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Accessing Windows Server
Windows Server 2025 belongs in home labs, not just enterprises

It's surprisingly usable at home

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The Proxmox UI running on a portable monitor with two screwdrivers resting against it
5 common Proxmox mistakes everyone makes when starting fresh (and how to avoid them)

Yeah, I've made some of these mistakes in my early Proxmox days

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A lifestyle image of the Raspberry Pie 5
I overclocked my Raspberry Pi, and it’s still not a mini PC replacement

Overclocking makes it feel faster, but it can’t overcome the limits that keep the Pi from replacing a mini PC.

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An HP ProDesk 600 G6 mini PC as a home server
Thin clients finally made sense once I stopped treating them like PCs

The key is to remember the old adage about the right tool for the right job.

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4 homelab mistakes I’ll never make again in 2026

2026 is the year my home lab will take big strides

A Raspberry Pi 4B sitting inside the official Raspberry Pi case.
Orange Pi might have better hardware, but I'm still sticking with my Raspberry Pi

Orange Pi boards often beat Raspberry Pi on specs, but the Raspberry Pi’s software, docs, and community make it the one I trust for real projects.

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Uptime Kuma sidecar adds all of your containers automatically
Using Uptime Kuma? This sidecar adds all of your containers automatically

AutoKuma wraps around Uptime Kuma as a container-aware sidecar, turning Docker labels into live uptime checks.

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Test prints on a bed
The first 5 things I printed after getting my 3D printer (and what I’d skip now)
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These 3D prints I started with helped me learn fit, settings, and materials, but they also showed me which projects aren’t worth repeating.

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These 7 must-have upgrades can take your 3D prints to the next level
This free and open-source slicer changed my 3D printing workflow
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Orca Slicer made calibration easier, profiles more flexible, and everyday slicing faster without locking me into one printer ecosystem.

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A TP Link router, Radxa X4 SBC, D-Link mesh router, and Zyxel Switch
10GbE between my NAS, home server, and PC was an unnecessary upgrade – and I absolutely love it

It may not be for everyone, but I adore my overkill 10 gigabit setup

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DockMate is a Terminal-based lightweight Docker manager
I tried managing Docker containers through Terminal with this app and I love it

Simple, lightweight TUI for Dockers

A person holding an HDD in front of a PC and two TerraMaster NAS units
I've stopped recommending Synology to friends, and here's what I tell them to use instead

There are plenty of other options for NAS enthusiasts besides Synology

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zyxel xgm1915 managed switch
I spent $400 on a managed switch and immediately wished I'd done it sooner

I honestly didn't know what I was missing

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PiKVM hardware
PiKVM turned a $50 Raspberry Pi into enterprise-grade remote management

Turn a $50 Raspberry Pi into a PiKVM console that delivers enterprise-style remote management, full BIOS access, and safer experimentation in your hom

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A Raspberry Pi 5 connected to multiple peripherals
4 things you shouldn’t do with your Raspberry Pi

Avoid these common Raspberry Pi mistakes that cause crashes, corrupt storage, and security risks, and learn how to keep your SBC stable and secure.

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Photo of server rack visualizer tool Rackula running on a laptop
This nifty tool helps me design racks for my home lab

Plan smarter home lab upgrades

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completed telescope chassis
You can 3D print your own telescope, but don’t expect it to be a money-saver
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3D printing your own telescope is rewarding and customizable, but it rarely saves money once optics, materials, and time are included.

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A Windows laptop showing the Pi-hole dashboard in a web browser
Pi-hole was my gateway drug to self-hosting everything

Pi-hole started as a simple ad blocker on my Raspberry Pi and became the project that led me to self-host most of my digital life.

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Raspberry Pi OS Trixie on a display
5 ways to get remote desktop sharing on your Raspberry Pi that aren’t Raspberry Pi Connect

You don't need to use Raspberry Pi's cloud service to access your desktop remotely. There are several options that could work much better for you.

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