For IT pros, I think that the home lab has been one of the most critical tools to allow us to further our professional careers, prepare for certifications and go into the workplace with confidence.

Home labs, by their very definition, are all about experimenting with different services and gaining new insights into the server side of computing. But in my experience, the learning part mostly ...

Whether you’re a casual user looking to save costs by switching to FOSS tools or a privacy-centric tinkerer looking to move away from third-party clouds, the self-hosting ecosystem can be a safe haven ...

For a family member, Tom sets up the Terramaster and tests it for suitability as a NAS for his own home VMware lab. Last year I set up and reviewed a QNAP TS-431K after having a catastrophic failure ...

Tech projects for IT leaders: How to build a home lab Your email has been sent Want to get a little closer to the technology side of tech leadership? Building a home lab is a rewarding project that's ...

What if you could transform a corner of your home into a high-tech hub for experimentation, learning, and innovation? Imagine a compact setup where you can manage your own network, experiment with ...

When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the ...

Have you ever poured hours into building a home lab, only to find yourself tangled in a web of mislabeled cables, unexpected shutdowns, or worse, data loss? For tech enthusiasts, a home lab is more ...