#homelab
13 posts.
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Automating Docker Compose Updates: A Simple Shell Script for Homelab Management
Managing multiple Docker Compose services can be tedious. Here's how I automated the update process with a single shell script that handles all my containers intelligently.
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Setting Up Ubuntu Server VMs in Proxmox VE with QEMU Guest Agent
A complete guide to creating Ubuntu Server virtual machines in Proxmox VE with full QEMU Guest Agent integration for seamless management and monitoring.
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Network-Wide Ad Blocking with Pi-hole: Setup Guide and Why I Choose It Over AdGuard Home
A comprehensive guide to setting up Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking, including installation on Raspberry Pi and Proxmox LXC, plus a comparison with AdGuard Home and why Pi-hole is my preferred choice for homelab environments.
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Why Nginx Proxy Manager is My Go-To Reverse Proxy Solution
How Nginx Proxy Manager replaced manual NGINX config management in my homelab — with built-in Let's Encrypt, a clean web UI, and a battle-tested ops guide.
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Wasabi: The Unknown S3 Storage Hero at an Incredible Price
Why I switched from AWS S3 to Wasabi for homelab backups — with a pricing breakdown, migration guide, and comparison with Backblaze B2.
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Flight Tracking from My Backyard: Running an ADS-B Feeder on a Raspberry Pi
How I turned a Raspberry Pi and a cheap SDR dongle into a flight tracking station — feeding three networks, getting free premium subscriptions, and spotting military aircraft near my home.
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Donetick: A Lightweight Self-Hosted Task Manager for Your Homelab
How I set up Donetick — a self-hosted chore and task manager — on Docker with SQLite, SSE realtime updates, and API automation.
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Building a Personal Digital Library with Booklore and OPDS
How I set up a self-hosted ebook server with Booklore, Wasabi storage, and OPDS synchronization across macOS and Android devices
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Completing Your TrueNAS Setup: Backups, HTTPS, and Hardening
Complete your TrueNAS setup with automated backups, HTTPS, and security hardening for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Managing My Raspberry Pi 4 Home Server: A Practical Operations Guide
A comprehensive guide to managing Docker containers, systemd services, and rclone cloud mounts on a Raspberry Pi 4 home server
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Michal's rsync Cheat Sheet: Reliable Backups & Sync
My go-to tool for implementing the 3-2-1 backup strategy
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Michal's Podman Cheat Sheet: A Docker Alternative for My Homelab
Complete Podman cheat sheet and tutorial for 2026. Learn Podman commands, Docker alternatives, and container management for homelab and Linux servers. Includes rootless containers, pod management, and Docker Compose compatibility.
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Building a Redundant Unbound DNS Setup in My Home Lab
Build a redundant Unbound DNS setup on Raspberry Pi with automated config sync, security hardening, and health monitoring.