Buying Guide
The Beginner Homelab Buying Guide: Start Small, Upgrade Later
06/25/2026
A no-regrets beginner homelab buying guide: start with one useful workload, buy the boring basics first, and upgrade when the lab earns it.
Is 2026 a Bad Time to Buy a NAS?
06/22/2026
NAS boxes are better than ever, but drive pricing, compatibility policies, and AI-era storage demand make the buying decision less automatic.
Used Enterprise Server vs Mini PC: Which Homelab Buy Makes Sense?
06/22/2026
Used enterprise servers are worth it when you need PCIe lanes, drive bays, ECC memory, lab realism, or noisy hardware experience. Mini PCs are usually better for always-on home services because they.