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Self-Host OpenCloud with Docker Compose, and How It Compares to Nextcloud
Set up OpenCloud on your own domain with Docker Compose, local storage, and NGINX Proxy Manager, plus an honest look at how it stacks up against Nextcloud.
Build a Local AI Automation Stack with n8n, Ollama, and Whisper
Self-host n8n with Ollama and Whisper using Docker Compose, GPU acceleration, FFmpeg, and yt-dlp, then use it to build private AI workflows.
Copyparty: A Full File Server in a Single Python File
Set up copyparty on Linux as a user-level systemd service. One Python file gets you a full file server with thumbnails, music streaming, and resumable uploads, no Docker required.
The Home Lab Backup Setup I Should Have Built Years Ago - Proxmox Backup Server Guide (Pt. 1)
A full walkthrough of building a proper 3-2-1 backup system with Proxmox Backup Server, covering installation, ZFS setup, Proxmox VE backups, Docker backups with PBS client, and offsite S3 storage with Mega S4.
Run Wikipedia, Maps, and AI Offline with Project Nomad
Project Nomad is a self-hosted offline knowledge server that bundles Wikipedia, maps, medical references, AI, and more into a single Docker-based suite. Here's how to set it up.
Fedora 44 Post Install Guide
Everything I do after a fresh Fedora 44 install — DNF tweaks, RPM Fusion, NVIDIA drivers, Docker, NetBird, and more, including the release-day gotchas I hit along the way.
Kubernetes in the Homelab: Setting Up a k3s Cluster on Real Hardware
I don't run Kubernetes in my homelab, and I don't think most of you need to either. But it's worth learning, so let's set up a real k3s cluster on three mini PCs from scratch.
Self-Hosting NetBird with Pocket ID
Set up a self-hosted NetBird zero-trust network on a VPS with Traefik, Pocket ID for passwordless auth, and the built-in reverse proxy feature.