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A personal playground for exploring technology, self-hosting services, and tinkering with enterprise-grade hardware.

Hardware Rack

Gaming & AI Rig

Primary Workstation

  • CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X3D
  • GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 OC
  • RAM: 32GB DDR4
  • Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe, 2x 1TB SSDs
  • OS: Dual-boot Windows 11 & Linux
  • Role: Active Directory Controller

Primary Server

HP ProDesk 400 G3 SFF

  • CPU: i3 6320 @ 3.9GHz
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 1TB
  • OS: Ubuntu LTS 22.04

Headless Node

Acer Laptop (Custom Build)

  • CPU: AMD A8 APU
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Storage: 2TB
  • OS: Ubuntu LTS 22.04
  • Info: Headless, custom cooling, no battery

Networking Gear

Custom Stack

  • Firewall: Datto Alto 3 (OPNsense)
  • Security: CrowdSec Bouncer
  • AP: Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 (MR60 & MS60)

Homelab Insights

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Self-Hosted Services

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Authentik

Identity Provider

Central identity provider for all my services, handling SSO and security policies.

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Memcached

In-Memory Cache

Used to speed up specific applications that require fast caching.

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Redis

In-Memory Cache

High-performance cache and message broker for various services.

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Watchtower

Container Updates

Automatically keeps all my Docker containers up-to-date with the latest versions.

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Paperless-ngx

Document Management

My digital filing cabinet. Scans, indexes, and archives all my physical documents.

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VSCode Server

Remote IDE

Allows me to code on any machine through a web browser with my full VSCode setup.

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FreshRSS

RSS Aggregator

Keeps me updated with my favorite blogs and news sites without ads or algorithms.

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AdGuard Home

Ad Blocking

Network-wide ad and tracker blocking for all devices on my network.

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Jellyfin

Media Server

Organizes and streams my personal movie and TV show collection to any device.

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Navidrome

Music Server

My personal music streaming service, like Spotify but with my own library.

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Home Assistant

Home Automation

The brain of my smart home. Automates lighting, sensors, and more.

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Pi-hole (x2)

DNS Sinkhole (HA)

Primary and secondary DNS servers for ad-blocking and local DNS resolution.

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Traefik

Reverse Proxy

Manages incoming traffic and automatically handles SSL for my services.

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Audiobookshelf

Audiobook Server

Streams my audiobook and podcast collection, keeping track of my progress.

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Glances

System Monitoring

A quick, at-a-glance view of system resources across all my servers.

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Prometheus

Metrics

Collects detailed time-series metrics from all my applications and infrastructure.

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Grafana

Dashboards

Visualizes the data collected by Prometheus in beautiful, informative dashboards.

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Forgejo

Git Server

My private Git server for version control on all my personal coding projects.

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Dozzle

Log Viewer

A simple, real-time log viewer for all of my running Docker containers.

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Portainer

Container Mgmt

Easy-to-use UI for managing my Docker containers, volumes, and networks.

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Trilium Notes

Note Taking

My personal knowledge base for hierarchical note-taking and organization.

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CalDAV Server

Calendar Sync

Self-hosted calendar server that syncs across all my devices.

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WebDAV Server

File Sync

For simple, self-hosted file access and synchronization.

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Intranet Sites

Internal Web

Various internal-only websites and tools for my home network.

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Unbound

DNS Resolver

A caching and recursive DNS resolver for improved privacy and performance.

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HAProxy

Load Balancer

Provides high availability and load balancing for critical services like Pi-hole.

Network Diagram

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Static Network Diagram

About Me

I'm passionate about IT and a lifelong learner with a love for building, tinkering, and automating. This homelab is my canvas, where I experiment with enterprise-grade technologies, sharpen my DevOps skills, and host services that bring convenience and privacy to my digital life. It started with an old laptop and a dream, and has grown into the ecosystem you see a glimpse of here. My goal is to create a secure, efficient, and fun environment that supports my hobbies and professional growth.

When I'm not behind the screen, you can find me playing guitar, gaming, or exploring new tech trends. Feel free to reach out if you share similar interests or have questions about my setup!

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