What People Actually Run in a Homelab
Most homelabs exist for a handful of jobs: storing files, serving media, backing up other machines, running home automation, hosting self-hosted alternatives to paid services, and practising skills for work. Each has a different hardware profile, and knowing which one you are buying for is what keeps the build honest.
- What can you actually do with a homelab?
- What hardware do I need for a Plex or Jellyfin server?
- How do I build a NAS for home use?
- How should I back up a homelab?
- Is a homelab worth it for learning IT or DevOps?
- What paid services can I replace by self-hosting?