Home Server & Self-Hosting Blog

Ready-to-use Docker Compose templates for popular home server services.

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Best VPN for Home Server Security

Protect your self-hosted services with NordVPN, Surfshark, or WireGuard setup.

Mini PCs for Homelab Hardware

13 min read | March 2026

Budget-friendly server options. Intel NUC, Mac Mini, and more reviewed.

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Backup Solutions Guide Critical

Never lose data again. 3-2-1 backup rule, Restic, Backblaze B2, and automation.

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Home Server Power Management Optimization

12 min read | March 2026

Reduce your energy bill by $50-200/year. Hardware selection and software optimization.

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Security Hardening Guide Essential

Protect your home server from attacks. Firewall, SSH, SSL, VPN, and monitoring.

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Home Server Automation Advanced

Scripts, cron jobs, and automation tools for self-managing home servers.

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NAS Backup Strategies 2026 Critical

Complete 3-2-1 backup guide for home servers. Learn about NAS backup strategies, offsite backups, and ransomware protection.

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Home Media Server Guide 2026 Media

Plex vs Jellyfin vs Emby comparison. Set up your home media server for movies, TV, and music streaming.

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Pi-hole Alternatives 2026 Networking

Complete comparison of network-wide ad blockers. AdGuard Home, NextDNS, Technitium DNS, and Blocky.

Rackmount vs Tower Servers 2026 Hardware

Complete guide to choosing between rackmount and tower servers for your homelab. Pros, cons, costs, and recommendations.

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WiFi Standards for Home Servers 2026 Networking

12 min read | March 2026

Understanding 2.4GHz vs 5GHz vs 6GHz WiFi for home server connections. Which frequency band is best for your setup?

Best Home Server OS 2026 Operating Systems

TrueNAS vs UnRAID vs OpenMediaVault vs Ubuntu Server. Complete comparison of the best home server operating systems.

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VPN Setup for Home Server 2026 Security

How to set up WireGuard, Tailscale, and OpenVPN for secure remote access to your home server.

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Backup Solutions: 3-2-1 Strategy Critical

Complete guide to the 3-2-1 backup strategy using Restic, Rclone, and Backblaze B2 for bulletproof data protection.

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Power Consumption & Electric Bill Optimization

13 min read | March 2026

Reduce your home server power consumption and electric bill by $50-200 per year with hardware and software optimization.

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Remote Access Solutions 2026 Security

Tailscale vs WireGuard vs Splithoof vs Guacamole. Complete comparison of remote access solutions for home servers.

Home Server Case Comparisons 2026 Hardware

15 min read | March 2026

Fractal Design vs Cooler Master vs Lian Li vs Node 804. Which case is best for your homelab build?

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Budget Home Server Under $500 Guide