I may have a fairly reliable home lab now, but my early tinkering days were fraught with beginner mistakes. While it’s a bit ...

Cosmos Cloud, Runtipi, and UmbrelOS are decent alternatives to CasaOS if you’re looking for an easy way to deploy containers.

The Aoostar WTR PRO is a compact and cost-effective home server that offers an impressive balance of performance, flexibility, and energy efficiency. Designed to replace traditional home lab setups, ...

Earlier this year, I wrote that I was going to start a next-generation home lab. Alas, I haven't made any significant progress on the topic. But I did have a power outage that made me realize that my ...

Tech projects for IT leaders: How to build a home lab Your email has been sent Want to get a little closer to the technology side of tech leadership? Building a home lab is a rewarding project that's ...

For IT pros, I think that the home lab has been one of the most critical tools to allow us to further our professional careers, prepare for certifications and go into the workplace with confidence.

When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the ...

Have you ever looked at an old, unused laptop gathering dust on a shelf and wondered if it could still serve a purpose? What if that aging device could be transformed into a cost-effective, ...