Home Lab
Home Lab
Networking, NAS, self-hosting, UPS and power, rack gear, and home server infrastructure that actually earns its rack space.
Upgrading a Home Network to 2.5GbE on a Budget Without Ripping Out Cat5e
A practical build log for moving a home network and NAS to 2.5GbE cheaply, what actually needs upgrading, and where 2.5 gigabit is worth it and where it is not.
Jul 29, 2026
How to Pick a UPS for Your NAS and Home Server Without Overspending
A practical guide to choosing a UPS for a NAS or home server, sized correctly, wired to NUT for automatic safe shutdown, and monitored in Home Assistant.
Jul 29, 2026