NAS & Homelab

7U

Home Server Beginner’s Guide: What Is It and What Can It Actually Do?

What exactly is a home server, what can it do for you, and what hardware do you actually need to start? This beginner's guide answers all the basics.

Apr 24, 2025 · 4 MIN

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Build a Complete Home NAS for Under $300: Beelink N100 + Shucked Drives

A complete parts list and setup guide for building a home NAS under $300 using a Beelink N100 mini PC, shucked WD drives, and TrueNAS — cheaper than any Synology.

Apr 13, 2025 · 5 MIN

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Running Proxmox on a Mini PC: A Beginner’s Guide to Home Virtualization

Proxmox turns a mini PC into a powerful homelab host for VMs and containers. This beginner's guide covers hardware requirements, installation, and first VM setup.

Apr 6, 2025 · 4 MIN

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RAID 0 vs RAID 1 vs RAID 5: Which Should You Use for a Home NAS?

Which RAID level is right for a home NAS? We explain RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 in plain English — what protects your data and what doesn't.

Mar 28, 2025 · 4 MIN

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OpenMediaVault vs TrueNAS: Which NAS OS Should Beginners Choose?

OpenMediaVault or TrueNAS SCALE? We compare both free NAS operating systems across ease of setup, features, and hardware requirements for beginners.

Mar 13, 2025 · 4 MIN

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Mini PC vs NAS: Which Should You Buy for Home Storage?

Mini PC or dedicated NAS — we break down the real differences in cost, flexibility, power draw, and use cases so you can make the right call.

Mar 1, 2025 · 6 MIN

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