Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

I wasn’t sure Docker would work on my old Raspberry Pi — it did, and now I have big plans.

My home lab rack costs $3,317 at US prices and the whole setup $7,598. The full parts list, what drives the cost, and a ...

The official development team at Raspberry Pi have recently launched their second generation touchscreen in the form of the app named Raspberry Pi 2 Touchscreen. Providing an affordable and versatile ...

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a more compact, efficient way to organize your home lab or tech setup? Maybe you’re working with limited space in a small apartment, or you need something ...

If you are building a home server with a Raspberry Pi to create a WordPress website, Apache is recommended for beginners. However, if you expect increased traffic or are aiming for a lightweight and ...

There are a lot of advantages to working from home. The coffee is good, commute is short, and professional work attire often involves stretchy waistbands. That said, working from home also means that ...

The humble Raspberry Pi started off as an affordable hobbyist computer, but it packs a serious punch. This credit card-sized computer has evolved into a favorite among DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

A good spring refresh for a home lab doesn’t have to mean replacing hardware or tearing everything down for a full rebuild. Sometimes the best upgrade is adding one small, focused project that clears ...