Cheap kit only stays cheap if the software side stays disciplined. A home lab software stack turns into a mess the moment settings live in web forms and half the logic sits in your head, which is a rubbish place for infrastructure to live.
I took a glossy EV launch page and turned the useful bits into a Home Assistant MQTT car charging dashboard, then spent most of the time fighting the...
Route VLAN traffic through an IPSec Tunnel via head office to a client. You get commands, routing and NAT rules, and test steps to confirm your return paths. Keep configs small; test each change....
SSL VPN Dual Stack can let IPv6 bypass the tunnel and break IP based controls. This guide shows how you can force IPv4, use split DNS, or add IPv6 egress so your remote clients present the office IP...
How to Manage Multiple Linux Distributions Without Losing Your Mind I used to flit between distros every few days. It taught me one thing fast: without rules, the mess grows faster than my patience....
Navigating Linux File Structures: A Practical Guide for Windows Migrants I switched from Windows long ago and I still get a small kick from the simplicity of the Linux filesystem. The layout is...
Automating Video Editing: A Practical n8n Workflow for Fast Content Creation I set out to cut the boring bits from short-form editing. I use n8n video editing automation to assemble a first-pass edit...
This guide shows how to integrate Telegram with n8n workflows for notifications. You will set up a bot, store the token securely, and send test messages. It covers error handling, rate limits, and...
Creating Efficient n8n Workflows for Your UK Homelab I run n8n on a small rack at home. I build automations that do the boring bits, free up time, and keep data tidy. This guide shows how I design n8n...
Get a practical n8n configuration for Google Sheets. Follow the setup. Add Google credentials. Create a webhook-to-sheet workflow and test each change. Use a service account for self-hosted n8n,...
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HDD mounting in tight cases demands careful measurement and airflow planning. You must isolate vibration, use short SATA cables and rubber mounts, and route cables to avoid strain. Follow simple...
