Homelab
Build and Test a Plex, Prowlarr, Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr Stack
Build a lawful Plex and Arr stack one verified handoff at a time, with consistent Docker paths, private defaults, playback proof, and a recovery-ready configuration ledger.
Sonarr Homelab Setup Guide: Install, Update, Optimize, and Connect to Tdarr
A detailed Sonarr homelab setup guide covering install choices, updates, paths, permissions, quality profiles, indexers, download clients, list behavior, Plex visibility, and Tdarr integration.
WireGuard Home VPN: Secure Remote Access for Your Homelab
A practical WireGuard home VPN guide for secure homelab access, including routing design, firewall rules, DNS, validation, and gear recommendations.
Prowlarr Troubleshooting: Diagnose Failed Indexers and App Sync
Diagnose Prowlarr indexer tests, sync drift, URL-base errors, category mismatches, and health alerts without exposing credentials or overwriting working Sonarr and Radarr settings.
Media Server Storage Design: NAS, CIFS/NFS Mounts, Permissions, and Local Cache
Design reliable storage for Plex, Sonarr, Radarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr using NAS mounts, CIFS or NFS, Linux permissions, local cache, and rebuildable paths.
UniFi Site Magic SD-WAN: Setup, Routing, Security, and Operational Limits
Choose a UniFi Site Magic topology with clear routing, NAT, isolation, ownership, capacity, validation, and failure boundaries before connecting production networks.
Plex Homelab Architecture: Storage, GPU Transcoding, and Library Design
Plan a Plex and Arr homelab around storage, GPU transcoding, library structure, automation boundaries, backups, monitoring, and lawful personal media use.
My Ubiquiti UniFi Home Network: Business-Grade Networking at Home
Why I built my home network around Ubiquiti UniFi: UXG Pro, UCKP, USW Pro 48, PoE switching, Flex Mini edge switches, U6 Pro Wi-Fi 6 coverage, dual WAN, VLAN segmentation, security, visibility, and business-grade control without recurring licenses.
Building a Production-Grade Tdarr GPU Transcoding Stack for a Homelab
Deploy a pinned Tdarr server and GPU node with consistent paths, local cache, staged validation, quarantine, authentication, monitoring, and tested rollback.