Think of Kubernetes (often shortened to K8s) as a system that helps you manage and run multiple applications (or “containers”) across different computers automatically. Instead of manually starting, stopping, and updating apps, Kubernetes does it for you in an organized way. 🔹 Breaking It Down: What is Kubernetes? Sure! Think of Kubernetes (often shortened to…
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Replacing Cloudflare Tunnel with Tailscale on a VPS
Why Switch from Cloudflare Tunnels to Tailscale? While Cloudflare Tunnels is a popular choice for opening home networks, Tailscale offers greater control over device access and simplified configuration using WireGuard. With Tailscale on a VPS, you can secure your home network without compromising on security or dealing with port-forwarding and firewall configurations. Prerequisites Tailscale Installation:…
KASM – My main workspace RBI
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the process of installing KASM, a popular Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) solution, as the main workspace on a home lab using a virtual machine (VM) in Proxmox. This setup will enable you to securely isolate web browsing activities, protecting your network and sensitive data from potential web-based…
My new favorite HomeLab Dashboard – Homarr
Before diving into the tutorial, let me explain a bit about Homarr. As of my last update, Homarr is a web application that allows users to control and manage smart home devices. It’s often deployed using Docker, a containerization platform, and Portainer, a user-friendly Docker management tool. The process typically involves setting up containers, configuring…
The Ultimate Home Lab Monitoring Setup – Prometheus + Grafana
After avoiding and putting this off for months now, I finally decided to set this up and I must say, I was a bit silly to even fear this. The only reason I didn’t want to get into it was that I felt it was going to be tedious and hard to maintain, but to…
Tutorial for ProxMox E-Mail Alerts
Setting up alerts in Proxmox is critical to making sure you are notified if something goes wrong with your servers. It’s so easy, I should have done this years ago! In this tutorial, we’ll set up email notifications using SMTP with Gmail or G Suite that send email alerts when there are disk errors, ZSF…
Freezing Your PI
After purchasing a new Raspberry PI 4 (8GB), I wanted to ensure I’d get the full performance out of this little device. So what would be best to do than keeping it nice and cool? That’s right, a mini little cute fan that goes with it. I’ve done some research and found the best solution…
Mastering Netboot.xyz: Installation, Deployment, and Advanced Usage
I’ll start this with the following statement… I KNOW! Ventoy is a thing! Haha. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s proceed, shall we? Netboot.xyz emerges as a powerful solution, offering the ability to boot and install various systems directly from the network. I’d like to explore the intricacies of installing, deploying,…
NUC vs Raspberry Pi: Which Mini-PC is Right for You?
In recent years, mini-PCs have gained immense popularity due to their compact size, energy efficiency, and versatility. Two prominent contenders in this space are the Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing) and the Raspberry Pi. Both offer unique advantages, but depending on your specific needs, one may be a better fit than the other. In…
Comprehensive Guide: Backing up Your Raspberry Pi Image and Data
The Raspberry Pi is a versatile and powerful single-board computer used for a wide range of projects. Whether you’re running a web server, a media centre, or a home automation system, it’s crucial to regularly back up your data and system image to safeguard against unforeseen events. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the…