Real Raspberry Pi & self-hosting builds, actually tested.

2026-08-27

Refurbished mini PCs match Pi pricing but offer x86, more RAM, and NVMe storage — a better homelab starting point in 2025.

2026-08-26

Compare external HDD enclosures that support RAID 1 mirroring for a Raspberry Pi NAS setup. Covers USB connectivity, dual-bay options, and compatible chipsets.

2026-08-24

A practical breakdown of protecting your Jellyfin media server — RAID, snapshots, offsite backups and more.

2026-08-24

Compare Raspberry Pi 5 and Orange Pi 5 Plus for self-hosting: real benchmarks, power draw, NVMe support, Docker performance, and which board fits your homelab needs.

2026-08-23

A walkthrough of ditching the Raspberry Pi for an affordable rival SBC as the heart of a DIY NAS — and why it might suit your homelab better.

2026-08-22

ServeTheHome reviews the Bosgame M5 — a compact desktop packing AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128GB unified memory for local AI.

2026-08-21

ServeTheHome reviews the Kioxia CD9P – a fast Gen5 NVMe E3.S drive that signals where enterprise storage is heading for homelabbers.

2026-08-21

Find the best dual NIC mini PCs under $250 for running pfSense or OPNsense as a home firewall. Compared by CPU, RAM, NICs, and real-world performance.

2026-08-20

Linux kernel 7.3 brings a scheduler patch that massively improves minimum framerates on older CPUs — great news for budget homelabbers.

2026-08-19

Google's new Gemma 4 model runs locally, potentially replacing a $20/month AI Pro subscription. Here's what homelabbers need to know.

2026-08-19

Learn how to install and configure Tailscale on a Raspberry Pi 5 so you can securely access your homelab devices from anywhere over a private WireGuard network.

2026-08-18

A massive 3-year endurance test of nearly 300 SD cards reveals which brands actually last — useful for SBCs, NAS cams, and Pi projects.

2026-08-17

ADT's R27A-BK3 lets you slot enterprise EDSFF SSDs into a standard PCIe slot — handy as ex-datacentre drives flood the used market.

2026-08-17

Compare actually silent 1U short-depth servers for home rack closets. Fan noise levels, specs, and real homelab picks that won't wake you up at night.

2026-08-16

Manufacturers quietly switched many drives to SMR recording. Here's why it matters for your NAS and which drives to avoid.

2026-08-15

Supermicro's ASG-4116S-NU160R crams 160 NVMe bays into 4U. Absurd density — and a sign of where surplus drives are heading.

2026-08-14

A cheap USB-to-CEC adapter lets your mini PC wake, sleep, and switch inputs via your TV remote. Neat trick for HTPC homelabbers.

2026-08-14

Find the best endurance-rated microSD cards for Raspberry Pi 5 dashcam and security camera setups. Compared for write endurance, speed, and reliability.

2026-08-13

Intel's Arrow Lake Core Ultra 7 270K hits $265 — a compelling option for homelabbers building efficient, modern workstations.

2026-08-12

ServeTheHome reviews the Minisforum N5 Max with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — 128GB unified memory in a mini PC chassis.

2026-08-12

Compare tested idle wattage, RAM, and Docker performance of mini PCs under $200 for always-on homelabs. Real power measurements, not manufacturer specs.

2026-08-11

Ex-SD-WAN appliances with Atom C2758, 8GB RAM, 14 GbE ports and a 240GB SSD for $45 each — serious pfSense/OPNsense fodder.

2026-08-10

ServeTheHome reviews a budget USB-to-10GbE adapter using the Realtek RTL8159. Interesting option for homelabbers wanting cheap 10G.

2026-08-10

Learn how to install and configure Home Assistant and Frigate NVR on a Raspberry Pi 5, including Coral TPU setup, camera integration, and performance tuning.

2026-08-09

Forget undervolting curves — simple GPU power limits deliver nearly the same noise, heat and bill savings with zero fiddling.

2026-08-08

Jumping to 10 Gigabit networking on your NAS? There's a common performance trap most homelabbers hit before they see full speed.

2026-08-07

That bargain rack server might double your electricity bill. Here's what UK homelabbers should factor in before buying older kit.

2026-08-07

The full build: 12 self-hosted agents on a Pi 5 — what they do, what they cost, and what they haven't earned yet.

2026-08-07

Find the best powered USB hub for Raspberry Pi 5 that reliably handles external drives without data corruption. Tested options with proper power delivery and UAS support.

2026-08-06

Proxmox has added official Arm support — big news if you run Pi clusters, Ampere boxes, or any Arm-based homelab kit.

2026-08-05

A Lenovo M80Q Tiny with i3-10100T, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD has popped up on r/homelabsales for UK buyers.

2026-08-05

Compare Proxmox on a mini PC and TrueNAS on a Raspberry Pi 5 for your first homelab NAS. Real differences in cost, performance, storage, and expandability.

2026-08-03

ASUS unveils the NUC 16 lineup powered by Intel Panther Lake — a potential next-gen compact homelab node worth watching.

2026-08-03

We benchmarked popular 2.5GbE USB ethernet adapters on a Raspberry Pi 5 to find the fastest, most reliable option for your homelab network setup.

2026-08-02

Kioxia launches the CM10 series — the first PCIe Gen6 enterprise SSDs, doubling Gen5 bandwidth. Here's what it means for homelabbers.

2026-08-01

AMD's AM5 platform longevity promise gets even stronger as DDR5 supply issues may extend the socket's life further.

2026-07-31

Meta designed a custom chip letting DDR4 DIMMs work in DDR5 slots — big implications for homelabbers watching the used RAM market.

2026-07-31

Learn how to set up Pi-hole and Unbound on a Raspberry Pi 5 for network-wide ad blocking with your own recursive DNS resolver. Step-by-step instructions.

2026-07-30

Before you bin that sluggish Windows 11 laptop, it could be your next always-on home server. Here's why it works.

2026-07-29

UK-based Pimoroni is running a birthday sale with up to 40% off boards, HATs, and accessories. Worth a look for homelab tinkerers.

2026-07-29

Tested UPS battery backups for Raspberry Pi home servers, comparing runtime, clean shutdown support, and compatibility to find the most reliable options.

2026-07-28

Running Plex or Jellyfin on a cheap business laptop with no dGPU – why Intel Quick Sync makes it a viable low-power homelab option.

2026-07-27

Compare top PoE+ HATs for Raspberry Pi 5, including power delivery, fan cooling, and compatibility. Find the right board for a clean single-cable homelab setup.

2026-07-26

Geekbench 7 drops with overhauled workloads and new GPU tests — here's why homelabbers benchmarking used hardware should care.

2026-07-25

With DDR5 prices climbing, older DDR4 platforms are looking smarter than ever for homelab builders on a budget.

2026-07-24

Debian feels like the natural pick for Proxmox containers, but Ubuntu LTS edges it out for most homelabbers. Here's why.

2026-07-22

Raspberry Pi's new 10-inch Touch Display 2 arrives at $80 — a proper upgrade for dashboards, kiosks and homelab control panels.

2026-07-22

Compare Raspberry Pi and cheap VPS options for self-hosting. We break down costs, performance, reliability, and maintenance to help you choose the right setup.

2026-07-21

Intel plans to bring Gen 2 MRDIMMs and faster DDR5 RDIMMs to Xeon 6, signalling big memory bandwidth gains for future homelab-grade servers.

2026-07-20

Set up a WireGuard VPN server on your Raspberry Pi step by step. Secure your traffic on public Wi-Fi and access your home network from anywhere.

2026-07-19

Next-gen server RAM shown off at speed: DDR5-8000 RDIMMs and DDR5-12800 MRDIMMs. Here's what it means for homelabbers.

2026-07-18

Shared PCIe lanes can silently halve your NVMe speeds. Here's how to check and fix it in your homelab.

2026-07-17

Raspberry Pi now sells official LoRa radio HATs, giving homelabbers a tidy way to add long-range IoT comms to their Pi setups.

2026-07-17

Learn how to implement the 3-2-1 backup rule in your homelab without breaking the bank. Practical, budget-friendly off-site backup strategies for home servers.

2026-07-15

We tested 7 Raspberry Pi 5 cases under sustained load, measuring CPU temps and clock speeds to find which ones actually prevent thermal throttling.

2026-07-13

Tested and compared the top M.2 HAT+ boards for Raspberry Pi 5, including NVMe speed benchmarks, compatibility issues, and which popular options to skip.

2026-07-10

Comparing Raspberry Pi 5 and mini PCs for home server use: power consumption, performance, storage options, cost over time, and which fits your setup.

2026-07-09

We tested popular NVMe SSDs on the Raspberry Pi 5 for sequential speed, random I/O, boot times, and thermals. Here are the drives worth buying.

2026-07-09

Learn how to configure your Raspberry Pi 5 to boot from an NVMe SSD. Step-by-step guide covering hardware setup, bootloader changes, and OS installation.

2026-07-09

Learn how to install and configure Nextcloud on a Raspberry Pi step by step, plus the real-world limitations that make a VPS the better choice.