Building out a homelab is a fun — if somewhat time-consuming — process, but you'll probably need some new hardware to get started. Unless you already have a PC around you want to use for it, your best ...

Like many other computing enthusiasts, I got into the home lab ecosystem after turning my old PC into a server. Once I’d gotten a taste of the virtualization nectar, I quickly switched to ...

Think of it as a NUC from another name. We regularly see ultra-small desktops or mini PCs from Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) series. The NUCs are usually sold as bare-bones kits to which you ...

Have you ever felt like your smart home setup is more chaotic than convenient? With countless devices, apps, and cloud services vying for your attention, managing it all can feel overwhelming. Enter ...

When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the ...

For most people, a laptop is the default option when shopping for a new computer. It can work at home, it can work on the go, and it has everything built right into it: a screen, a keyboard, a ...