Homelab and Projects
The Ultimate Homelab Guide
Practical HomeLab guide on servers, NAS setup, self hosted apps with Docker, virtualization via Proxmox, and networking basics to build a reliable, quiet home server.
Alex Denault
Veteran software developer, sysadmin and tech leader. Avid computer enthusiast who has been dabbling with technology ever since his Dad brought home an 8086 computer.
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How Can You Spot and Avoid a Modern Scam Email?
Scam emails have become nearly indistinguishable from legitimate messages. Learn how phishing tactics evolved and how to spot red flags before it’s too late.
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Ghost 6 Upgrade: From Docker to the Fediverse
Discover the seamless upgrade to Ghost 6, tackling Docker challenges, database migrations, and the exciting integration with the Fediverse for a stronger foundation.
Homelab and Projects
How Tubbo Built a Free Minecraft Server Hosting Service
What happens when a Minecraft YouTuber turns a homelab into a server hosting company? Tubbo’s PlayHosting is chaotic, clever, and surprisingly functional.
Homelab and Projects
CrunchLabs IR Turret: Build, Code, and Fire
Can a foam-dart turret teach you embedded programming? The CrunchLabs Hack Pack says yes. This hands-on project introduces IR sensors, servo motors, and tidy Arduino code
Homelab and Projects
Storm Tome: Worldbuilding and the Limits of Generative AI
Can generative AI help build a fantasy RPG? StormTome explores what works, what breaks, and why human creativity is still essential.
Homelab and Projects
Can you Print a Vintage Toy?
With toy prices on the rise, is it worth turning to 3D printing to recreate vintage collectibles? A 48-piece GIJoe VAMP puts the question to the test.
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Breaking the Barrier: How 3D Printing can be Accessible
Once a complicated hobby for experts, 3D printing is now within reach of anyone curious enough to try it. Bambu Lab’s A1 and AMS Lite show how far the technology has come
Homelab and Projects
Keeping the Lights On: Power Planning for Reliable HomeLabs
Design a smarter HomeLab by managing power draw, cooling, and redundancy. Learn to calculate energy costs, plan for outages, and choose the right UPS for reliable uptime.
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The Social Web Explained: How ActivityPub Powers the Fediverse
The Fediverse offers an alternative to big social platforms. Learn how ActivityPub powers it and why it matters now more than ever.
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MCP is how LLMs Are Learning to Act
MCP lets AI models act, not just talk. Discover how this protocol connects LLMs to real tools and why success depends on clean JSON, good proxies, and the right model.
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Why was S3 a Game-Changer for Cloud Storage?
Learn how Amazon S3 powers cloud storage for developers and businesses. Explore its core features, real-world uses, and top alternatives for hosting and data management.