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Year: 2025

How to Run Docker on Proxmox the Right Way (and Avoid Common Mistakes)
Containers

How to Run Docker on Proxmox the Right Way (and Avoid Common Mistakes)

With most running Proxmox or leaning towards running Proxmox in the home lab for the foreseeable future, running Docker containers on top of a Proxmox environment is a given. Proxmox…

by Brandon LeeOctober 7, 2025October 9, 2025
Ultimate Home Lab Backup Strategy (2025 Edition)
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Ultimate Home Lab Backup Strategy (2025 Edition)

Backups are never the “fun” part of a home lab and honestly it may be one of the last things you think about. I know for me the most exciting…

by Brandon LeeOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
The 5 Home Lab Upgrades that Changed Everything for Me
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The 5 Home Lab Upgrades that Changed Everything for Me

When I say that my home lab has changed over the years, that is definitely an understatement. It has gone through several iterations of build outs. Most of the upgrades…

by Brandon LeeOctober 3, 2025October 13, 2025
The OPNsense Plugin You Must Install in 2025: Zenarmor Guide & Review
Networking

The OPNsense Plugin You Must Install in 2025: Zenarmor Guide & Review

I have been playing around with and using OPNsense for a while now and it is a rock solid open-srouce firewall that can do just about anything you want to…

by Brandon LeeOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Why I run multiple DNS servers in my home lab (and you should too)
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Why I run multiple DNS servers in my home lab (and you should too)

DNS is absolutely one of the core critical services in your home lab environment. It isn’t flashy or the “next new thing” but if DNS isn’t working, nothing else will…

by Brandon LeeOctober 1, 2025October 1, 2025
MINIX Elite EU715-AI Review The Mini PC Designed for AI and Home Labs
Mini PC & Server

MINIX Elite EU715-AI Review The Mini PC Designed for AI and Home Labs

Since I have moved my home lab now to mostly mini PCs, I definitely keep my eyes open for great mini PC configurations and offerings that make sense for home…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Why Pangolin is the one reverse proxy I’d pick if I was starting my home lab today
home lab

Why Pangolin is the one reverse proxy I’d pick if I was starting my home lab today

Reverse proxies I think are one of the most important services that you can spin up in your home lab. In fact, if you caught my recent blog post and…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 29, 2025September 29, 2025
The First Hardware I Always Buy for Any Home Lab
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The First Hardware I Always Buy for Any Home Lab

Recently, I covered the first services that you should spin up in a home lab, including core services that are needed to make sure things work as expected with apps…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025
Nginx Proxy Manager vs NPMplus Which One is Better for Your Home Lab?
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Nginx Proxy Manager vs NPMplus Which One is Better for Your Home Lab?

I have been testing a lot of reverse proxies lately, comparing features, and thinking about which ones are best for which use cases. For a long while, I have thought…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 25, 2025October 13, 2025
Best Docker containers for Docker Desktop in 2025
Containers

Best Docker containers for Docker Desktop in 2025

Docker Desktop is a great tool to run containers locally. It also provides a great interface to work with your containers and many features. While we may choose to run…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

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