A tiny Raspberry Pi sits in my network, hosting documents, passwords, and media while sipping power all day.

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

Xerxes carrier boards add NVMe storage, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and OCuLink connectivity for Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson modules ...

If you are building a home server with a Raspberry Pi to create a WordPress website, Apache is recommended for beginners.

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a more compact, efficient way to organize your home lab or tech setup? Maybe you’re working with limited space in a small apartment, or you need something ...

There are a lot of advantages to working from home. The coffee is good, commute is short, and professional work attire often involves stretchy waistbands. That said, working from home also means that ...

Beginner homelab setups require just three core components: routing, storage, and compute. Start your home network with a ...

The humble Raspberry Pi started off as an affordable hobbyist computer, but it packs a serious punch. This credit card-sized computer has evolved into a favorite among DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

A good spring refresh for a home lab doesn’t have to mean replacing hardware or tearing everything down for a full rebuild. Sometimes the best upgrade is adding one small, focused project that clears ...