Proxmox
Mini PC vs Raspberry Pi for Homelabs: Which One Should Run Your Services?New!!
A practical homelab decision guide for choosing between Raspberry Pi boards and x86 mini PCs for Docker, Proxmox, storage, networking, and always-on services.
Beginner Proxmox Home Server Build: Safe Defaults for Your First NodeNew!!
A beginner-friendly Proxmox build plan covering hardware, storage, networking, first VMs, backups, updates, and validation before trusting the server.
What Should Happen to Your Homelab During a Power Outage?New!!
A homelab should fail in a predictable order: keep the network alive first, shut down storage cleanly, stop compute before batteries are exhausted, and restart services only after power is stable.
Home Assistant OS vs Docker vs VM: Which Install Is Right?New!!
Home Assistant OS is the best default for most people because add-ons, backups, updates, and Supervisor are integrated. Docker is best for operators who already manage Compose and do not need add-ons.
Should Old Windows 10 PCs Become Proxmox or Linux Homelab Nodes?New!!
Yes, many Windows 10-era business desktops are excellent homelab nodes if they have reliable storage, enough RAM, stable Ethernet, and acceptable idle power. Do not keep unsupported Windows around for server duties.