Ghost in the Rack

Topic

homelab

A collection of 110 issues

Why I Ditched Plex for Jellyfin and Never Looked Back

Join me on my journey from a long-time Plex user to a happy Jellyfin evangelist! I'll share my personal reasons for making the switch, the technical hurdles I overcame, and why this open-source media server has become the heart of my homelab.

How I secured my homelab after realizing everything was wide open Adventures: A Personal Technical Story

My experience implementing How I secured my homelab after realizing everything was wide open in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

From Fragging to Virtualizing: My Gaming PC's Epic Transformation into a Homelab Hypervisor

Ever wondered if your trusty gaming rig could do more than just dominate virtual battlefields? I took the plunge and converted my gaming PC into a powerful homelab hypervisor. Join me as I recount the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons learned in this ambitious project!

Bye-Bye Port Numbers! My Journey to a Proper Reverse Proxy in the Homelab

Tired of remembering a gazillion port numbers for all my homelab services? Join me as I share my personal journey of finally setting up a robust reverse proxy, transforming my messy IP:PORT access into clean, memorable subdomains. It's a game-changer!

From Wide Open to Locked Down: My Homelab Security Journey

Remember that gut-wrenching feeling when you realize your precious homelab, your digital playground, is essentially a billboard for the internet? Yeah, I've been there. Let me tell you about my journey from security naiveté to a much more fortified setup, and the lessons I learned along the way.

Building a quiet server rack in my bedroom (and why my partner wasn't happy) Adventures: A Personal Technical Story

My experience implementing Building a quiet server rack in my bedroom (and why my partner wasn't happy) in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

The Great Conversion: Turning My Gaming PC into a Homelab Hypervisor (and What I Learned)

Ever wondered if your old gaming PC could be more than just a dust collector? Join me as I recount my adventure transforming my powerful but underutilized gaming rig into a versatile homelab hypervisor, complete with all the technical bumps and triumphs along the way!

My $500 Enterprise Homelab Blunder: When 'Bargain' Gear Doesn't Quite Fit

Ever been tempted by dirt-cheap enterprise gear for your homelab? I sure was! Here's my story of spending $500 on a server that was a beast on paper but a nightmare in my home, and the valuable lessons I learned about noise, power, and practical use cases.

My $500 Homelab Adventure: When Enterprise Gear Just Doesn't Fit

Ever been tempted by a 'deal' on enterprise hardware for your homelab? I sure have! Join me as I recount the tale of spending $500 on server gear that, while powerful, simply wasn't right for my home environment. Learn from my mistakes about noise, power, and defining your true needs before you buy!

The Silent Sentinel: Building a Quiet Server Rack in My Bedroom (and Why My Partner Wasn't Happy)

My journey into homelab nirvana hit a snag: my partner. Discover how I tamed the beast of server noise and heat, turning a bedroom into a silent data center, all while keeping the peace (mostly!). This is a tale of acoustic engineering, smart monitoring, and the ultimate WAF (Wife Acceptance Fact...