Linux Homelab
Practical infrastructure guides — Ansible, Docker, Proxmox, self-hosted AI, monitoring, security, and backup. Everything tested on real hardware.
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Coolify on Your Homelab: Ditch Vercel and Heroku for Good
Step-by-step guide to deploying Coolify on Proxmox or bare-metal Linux, setting up push-to-deploy, and routing traffic with Caddy or Traefik. Self-hosted PaaS that actually works.
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Debian 13.5 (Trixie) Released: What Homelab Admins Need to Know Before Updating
Debian 13.5 is out with CVE patches and updated packages. Here's the safe update workflow for homelab servers, plus whether Trixie beats Ubuntu LTS.
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Fragnesia: How to Check and Patch the Linux Privilege Escalation Exploit on Your Homelab
Fragnesia is a Linux kernel LPE exploit hitting homelabs hard. Here's how to check your kernel, patch via apt/dnf/pacman, and apply stopgap mitigations on Proxmox, Ubuntu, and Debian.
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Docker Compose Homelab Mega-Stack: 20 Self-Hosted Services, One File
Production-ready Docker Compose: AI, monitoring, security, media, and networking — 20 services configured, every port documented, ready to deploy.
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Dirty Frag: Linux Root Privilege Escalation With No Patch Yet — Homelab Mitigation Guide
Dirty Frag is an unpatched Linux LPE vulnerability. Learn which kernels are affected, why the broken embargo matters, and how to harden your homelab now.
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Dirtyfrag: How the Universal Linux LPE Affects Your Homelab and How to Patch It
Learn how the Dirtyfrag Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability affects your homelab and follow this step-by-step guide to patch Proxmox, Ubuntu, and Debian.
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Podman Rootless Containers and the Copy Fail Exploit: What Homelab Users Need to Know
A practical breakdown of the Podman rootless copy fail exploit for homelab users: what it does, if you're affected, how to check your version, and how to fix it.
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Proxmox VE Homelab Setup: Complete Installation and Configuration Guide (2026)
Install Proxmox VE 8 on a mini PC, configure storage, networking, and GPU passthrough, then deploy your first VMs and LXC containers — complete 2026 guide.
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Your Container Is Not a Sandbox: Why MicroVMs Are the Future of Homelab Isolation
Docker containers share the host kernel — learn why that matters, and how microVMs like Firecracker give your homelab real isolation without VM overhead.
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AEAD Socket Vulnerability: How to Patch Your Linux Homelab Kernel Right Now
Step-by-step guide to identifying, patching, and verifying the AEAD socket CVE on your Linux homelab — including Proxmox PVE kernel management.
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CachyOS vs Ubuntu 26.04 LTS vs Fedora 44: Best Linux Distro for Your Homelab Server
Comparing CachyOS, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and Fedora 44 for homelab server use. Real trade-offs on stability, containers, and whether benchmark wins matter.
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Linux Kernel CVE Disclosure Is Broken: What Homelab Admins Need to Know
The Linux kernel CVE process has a critical gap. Learn how homelab admins can protect their servers with practical mitigations and smart update schedules.
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Stratis Storage on Linux: ZFS-Like Features Without the Complexity
Practical guide to Stratis storage on Linux: compare Stratis vs ZFS vs Btrfs for homelab NAS and VM storage, plus Stratis 3.9 encryption setup.
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Best Mini PC for a Homelab Server in 2026: Tested & Ranked
Which mini PC runs Proxmox, Docker, Ollama, and a full homelab stack without killing your electricity bill? N100, N305, Ryzen 7, and MS-01 — honestly compared.
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Self-Hosting Forgejo on Your Homelab: A GitHub-Free Git Server Setup
Deploy a self-hosted Git server with Forgejo on Docker Compose, reverse proxy via Caddy, SSH access, and optional Cloudflare Tunnel for remote reach.
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Ubuntu's AI Kill Switch Explained: Disabling Canonical's AI Features on Your Homelab Server
Learn what Canonical's AI features actually install on Ubuntu Server 24.04/26.04, how the Snap-based kill switch works, and how to audit and disable AI components.
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10GbE on a Budget: Adding Faster Networking to Your Homelab with USB Adapters
Add 10GbE networking to your homelab using budget USB adapters. Linux driver setup, real-world Proxmox throughput tests, and PCIe comparisons covered.
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WireGuard vs Tailscale for Homelab Remote Access: Full Setup Guide (2026)
Secure remote access to your homelab without port forwarding. Set up WireGuard and Tailscale, understand when to use each, and lock down your Linux servers.
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n8n + Ollama: Build an AI Automation Agent on Your Own Server
Connect local LLMs to real workflows: auto-summarise RSS feeds, analyse logs with AI, send Telegram alerts — all self-hosted, private, and free.
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K3s on Your Homelab: Lightweight Kubernetes That Actually Makes Sense
Deploy a K3s Kubernetes cluster on your homelab. Single-node to multi-node HA with Traefik ingress, Longhorn storage, and real workloads running in minutes.
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Grafana + Prometheus Homelab Monitoring: Full Stack Setup in 30 Minutes
Set up Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter, cAdvisor, and Alertmanager with Docker Compose. Real dashboards, real alerts, zero cloud dependency.
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Docker Compose for Homelab: What It Is and How to Use It
A practical guide to Docker and Docker Compose for self-hosters: what containers really are, how Compose orchestrates stacks, with Immich and Jellyfin examples.
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Immich vs PhotoPrism: Self-Hosted Google Photos Compared
Immich vs PhotoPrism for self-hosters: resource requirements, features, Docker Compose examples, and honest recommendations based on your hardware tier.
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Ansible for Homelabbers: Automate Everything from One Playbook
Learn how to provision your entire homelab stack — Docker, Proxmox, monitoring, security — from a single Ansible playbook. Includes real working roles.
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Run Local AI on Linux: Complete Ollama + Open WebUI Setup Guide (2026)
Install Ollama on Debian/Ubuntu, configure GPU passthrough, add Open WebUI with Docker, and expose it via Tailscale. Tested on real homelab hardware.
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