home lab

With SSD prices near bottoming-out, I got the idea that it's probably a good time to replace some of the older SSDs in various machines I use. I'll be first to admit that none of these is subject to particularly intensive use, but I always like to "over-build" my machines, particularly when it...

I have been a front-end developer / UI-UX developer for approx 15 years. Over the years I have lost countless projects / designs that would be very, very valuable in my portfolio (and I am now currently looking for a new job) lost to new pc builds, discarded / lost / failed harddrives or not...

Hello, The last time I had made a build was 10 years ago and a lot has changed. I took a crack at using the MicroCenter and NewEgg system builders but have been getting stymied by the GPU and Case selections (not to mention whether I will need water cooling or a bigger PSU). If I need to add...

Hello Everyone, I am planning to build a custom PC for my home lab which will run Proxmox VE and can run a lot of VMs. I think at max, I will need it to run 15 VMs. Can someone please suggest me a configuration? This is what I have in mind as of now: AMD Threadripper 1950X Motherboard which...

Hello, I recently moved into university halls and it looks like the wiring for this place is pretty disgusting. Turning off and on my room light will actually mess with my electricals - my keyboard LEDs will flash and the keyboard itself along with the mouse will disconnect for a time, sometimes...