Homelab

11 articles

Reviews Jun 5, 2026

Best Linux Remote Desktop Tools in 2026: 6 I Tested on My Homelab

Tested 6 Linux remote desktop tools in 2026 on my homelab: RustDesk, Remmina, XRDP, NoMachine, TigerVNC, and GNOME Remote Desktop — with honest pros/cons.

9 min read
Linux Jun 4, 2026

How to Install K3s on Linux: Lightweight Kubernetes for Your Homelab

Learn how to install K3s on Linux in minutes — single-node and multi-node setup, kubectl access, and deploying your first workload on lightweight Kubernetes.

8 min read
Reviews Jun 3, 2026

Best Linux Video Player in 2026: 6 I Tested on My Homelab

Looking for the best Linux video player in 2026? I tested 6 options—VLC, mpv, Celluloid, Haruna, SMPlayer, and Kodi—on my homelab. Here's what works.

10 min read
Reviews May 21, 2026

Best Linux NAS Software in 2026: 5 I Tested on My Homelab

Running a homelab NAS in 2026? I tested TrueNAS SCALE, OMV, Unraid, and more. Here's which Linux NAS software is actually worth your time.

8 min read
Reviews May 9, 2026

Best Linux Container Management Tools in 2026: 6 I Tested on My Homelab

Discover the best Linux container management tools in 2026. I personally tested Portainer, Dockge, Lazydocker, ctop, Komodo, and Dozzle on my homelab.

9 min read
Reviews Apr 30, 2026

Best Open Source Password Manager in 2026: I Tested 6 on My Homelab

I tested 6 open source password managers on my Linux homelab in 2026—Bitwarden, Vaultwarden, KeePassXC, Proton Pass, and more. Here's which one I actually kept.

9 min read
Reviews Apr 27, 2026

Best Linux File Manager in 2026: 6 I Tested on My Homelab

I tested 6 Linux file managers in 2026 — from blazing-fast Yazi to classic Midnight Commander. Here's which GUI and TUI tools actually belong on your system.

10 min read
Linux Apr 25, 2026

How to Set Up an NFS Server on Linux: Share Files Across Your Network

Learn how to set up an NFS server on Linux to share files across your network. Step-by-step guide for Ubuntu and RHEL with security tips and mount options.

10 min read
Reviews Apr 14, 2026

Best Linux Disk Usage Analyzers in 2026: 5 Tools I Tested on My Homelab

Discover the 5 best Linux disk usage analyzers in 2026. I tested ncdu, gdu, dust, duf, and Baobab on my homelab — here's which one you actually need.

8 min read
Reviews Apr 8, 2026

Best Linux Virtualization Software in 2026: 7 I Tested in My Homelab

The best Linux virtualization software in 2026, tested: Proxmox VE, KVM/QEMU, VirtualBox, GNOME Boxes, and more — ranked for homelab and enterprise use.

8 min read
Linux Apr 7, 2026

How to Set Up Prometheus and Grafana on Linux (Step-by-Step)

Set up Prometheus, Node Exporter, and Grafana on Linux step by step. Get a live CPU, RAM, and disk monitoring dashboard in under 30 minutes.

9 min read