5 Best LLM Models You Can Run in Docker on Low-Power Hardware
I have been super interested in running LLMs at home with the help of great open source tools freely available out there. Large Language Models (LLMs) are now not just…
Tag: home lab
Meet kubectl-ai: Google Just Delivered the Best Tool for Kubernetes Management
There is no question that the world of Kubernetes is evolving fast. The AI revolution has also brought about some tremendously helpful tools to work with and on Kubernetes clusters.…
Self-Hosting LLMs with Docker and Proxmox: How to Run Your Own GPT
One of the coolest things that you can self-host is large language models (LLMs) like GPT. AI has transformed everything from writing content to coding. However, if you want to…
My Top 3 Proxmox Server Builds for Performance and Efficiency
I have had so much fun the past few months building Proxmox servers based around Minisforum boards that have come out on the market as of recently, including the BD795M,…
The Real First Step to DevOps: Mastering Containers with Docker
As with any discipline, there are many different paths that lead to the same goal. However, there are certain skills that are foundational to learning the skill you are attempting…
Top Docker Performance Tweaks on Low-Power Hardware
There are two things that I highly recommend for modern home lab environments, Docker and low-power mini PCs. Docker provides a much more efficient way to run apps compared to…
How to Mirror Your On-Premises GitLab Repo to GitLab Cloud for Resiliency
I use Gitlab extensively in the home lab for various purposes and running my CI/CD pipelines. Even though I back up my Gitlab environment and container data, I still want…
Future-Proof Your Home Server: Why NVMe, ZFS, and 10GbE Are Non-Negotiable in 2025
All of us want to know that our investments are going to last at least as long as possible. When you make an investment in your home lab, the same…
Checkmate Monitoring for Free Open Source Docker Solution for Uptime Monitoring
I am always on the lookout for great new open-source tools for monitoring and management in the home lab and in production environments. I am a huge fan of Uptime…
Minisforum N5 Pro NAS might replace our home lab servers with AI storage?
I have to say that this is one that I am really excited about. The Minisforum N5 Pro NAS will be Minisforum’s first foray into the NAS world. However, they…