Mozilla filed a formal submission to UK regulators in May 2026 arguing that VPNs are essential privacy and security tools that must not be undermined. We break down what that regulatory battle means for everyday homeowners, smart home users, and anyone running a home network in Canada or the UK.
Cactus open-sourced Needle, a 26M parameter model distilled from Gemini that runs at 6000 tokens/second on a phone. Here’s what that actually means for your smart home setup, and how to start using it today.
Hardware attestation sounds like a security feature. In practice, it hands platform vendors enormous control over which devices can access which services — and your smart home is caught in the middle. Here is what you need to know and what you can actually do about it.
Valve has released the Steam Controller’s full CAD files under a Creative Commons license, opening the door for DIY repairs, custom mods, and 3D-printed parts. Here’s what the files include, what you can actually build with them, and how to get started today.
Tired of paying DigitalOcean prices for the same compute power you can get elsewhere for a fraction of the cost? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through every step of migrating from DigitalOcean to Hetzner, from spinning up your first server to cutting over DNS without downtime.
A petabyte project turned into a 1.7PB home lab NAS build is more achievable than ever in 2026 — if you pick the right drives. This hands-on guide covers the five best high-capacity hard drives for serious data hoarders, with real specs, community-tested picks, and honest buying advice for five-figure storage builds.
Amazon’s recent smart home changes have pushed many self-hosters to finally make the switch to a fully local Home Assistant setup on Raspberry Pi 5. This guide breaks down exactly what you need, what the community recommends, and the best hardware to get started today.
Choosing the right intercom system for a smart home or home lab setup can be surprisingly complex. This guide compares legacy wired intercoms, modern Wi-Fi panels, and fully IP-based solutions side by side so you can make the right call for your setup.
A viral r/homelab post about getting stopped and questioned by TSA while traveling with over 700 NVMe drives in a carry-on bag has sparked a broader conversation about the safest and most cost-effective way to transport home lab hardware. Here’s what the community learned, what the rules actually say, and which NVMe drives are worth hauling in the first place.
A r/raspberry_pi post showing a custom Pi Zero 2W writing device built for a child has gone viral in the home lab community. The build skips social media, games, and internet entirely — delivering a focused, distraction-free writing tool for under $100. Here’s what it means for DIY makers and what components you need to replicate it.
