Docker for homelabbers: zero to 10 services in a weekend
Get Docker running and deploy 10 useful homelab services in a weekend. Portainer, Nginx Proxy Manager, Uptime Kuma, Homepage, Vaultwarden, and more.
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93 postsPi-hole vs AdGuard Home: DNS ad blocking in 2026
Comparing Pi-hole and AdGuard Home for network-wide DNS ad blocking. Both run in Docker, but they have different strengths in 2026.
WireGuard VPN to your homelab in 20 minutes
Set up a WireGuard VPN tunnel to your homelab in 20 minutes. Covers install, key generation, DDNS, split tunneling, and the wg-easy Docker option.
pfSense vs OPNsense vs MikroTik: homelab firewall shootout
Comparing pfSense, OPNsense, and MikroTik RouterOS for homelab firewalls. Features, licensing, performance, and which one to actually pick.
MikroTik for homelabbers: enterprise networking under $200
Why MikroTik is the best networking gear for homelabs. The RB5009 gives you enterprise features like BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and 10G SFP+ for under $200.
Homelab hardware guide for 2026: what to actually buy
What to actually buy for a homelab in 2026. Mini PCs, used enterprise servers, 10GbE for cheap, and how to pick between them.
What should your small business spend on IT?
Industry benchmarks say 4-7% of revenue, but what does that actually look like for a 15-person office? Here's a real breakdown with real numbers.
NIST says your password policy is wrong
NIST updated their password guidelines in 2024. Mandatory expiration and complexity rules are out. Long passphrases and MFA are in. Here's what changed and why.
Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: an honest comparison for small business
An honest, no-agenda comparison of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for small businesses. Both are good. Here's how to pick the right one.
DNS for business owners: don't let your web guy control everything
Your domain name is a critical business asset. Here's what business owners need to know about DNS, domain registration, and why you should never let one person …