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Proxmox Finally Runs on ARM! But Should You Use It?
Proxmox VE now officially supports ARM64—but does that make ARM a practical alternative to x86 for your homelab? I installed Proxmox on the Minisforum MS-R1 and tested the familiar workflows: installation, virtual machines, Linux container…
One Server vs Cluster: What Your Homelab Actually Needs
Should you run your entire HomeLab on one powerful server, or build a cluster with several smaller machines? In this video, I compare both approaches based on my experience running a large enterprise server alongside a three-node Proxmox a…
ZimaCube 2 Review // Worth Upgrading?
In this video, I test the ZimaCube 2 as a real homelab server and storage box! I’ll show what changed from the original ZimaCube, why the new Standard version with the Intel Core i3-1215U is a much more interesting upgrade, how much expand…
Minisforum MS-R1 Review: The World's First ARM Mini Workstation
I tested the Minisforum MS-R1 — the world's first ARM mini workstation with proper UEFI support. It promises to fill the gap between a Raspberry Pi and expensive enterprise ARM servers at around $500–600. In this video I break down the har…
Is the UGREEN NAS DH4300 Plus Your Next NAS?
In this video, I review the UGREEN NAS DH4300 Plus NAS, a value-series device with an efficient ARM CPU, 8GB of RAM, and features like AI photo recognition, Docker support, and 4K HDMI output. I share my honest opinion on its performance,…
NEW ZimaBoard 2, super fast, tiny Home Server
Check out the brand new ZimaBoard 2! I’ve got an early prototype and it’s a huge upgrade from the already impressive first version of the ZimaBoard. I’m diving into the upgraded Intel CPU, faster networking, and a sleek, redesigned case. B…
What hardware runs in my HomeLab in 2025?
Curious about what's running behind the scenes of my tech setup? I'm giving you a complete tour of my HomeLab – and a lot has changed since my last look! Join me as I reveal the updated network architecture that connects everything, explor…
My NEW Homeserver for AI + Power efficiency
In this video, I'll talk about the new hardware upgrades I’ve made to my home server. I needed to upgrade my secondary Proxmox node because of my new AI workloads. Of course, I'll show you how I put everything together, including improveme…
Raspberry Pi: The Coolest LCD Screen Server Monitor!
In this video, I’ll be showing you the new LCD screens and the Status Monitor app that I’ve integrated into my Raspberry Pi HomeLab. This setup enhances my 3-node Raspberry Pi Kubernetes Cluster with real-time monitoring information, inclu…
ZimaCube + ZimaOS, new HomeLab dream team?
In this video, we will be reviewing the ZimaCube Pro with its new operating system, ZimaOS and try to answer the question, whether it is the new dream-team for HomeLab and Self-Hosting. We'll dive into the device's specs, hardware features…
New Unraid Storage Server upgrades and testing!
In this video, I’ll share the latest updates on my new Storage Server. I’ll discuss the challenges I faced with a problematic NVMe SATA controller and how I replaced it with a more reliable option to enhance performance and power efficienc…
My NEW HomeLab storage server!
In this video, I will be sharing my brand-new storage server build featuring a Rack Server Case, 8 hard drive bays, 10Gbit, SSD caching and a power-efficient mainboard and CPU configuration. I also share my first impressions of Unraid OS.…
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