In the previous part of this blog series, I shared what approach I chose when deciding on what hardware my homelab needs, and I also went over all the parts I ended up buying. Now is the time to finally start building and turn the pile of parts into a homelab. The parts used in this build (details about prices are in the previous part of this series): ...
Yes, building any computer in 2026 is a painful experience for your wallet. Unfortunately, it won’t get better any time soon (thanks, AI!), and it might even get worse, so we just have to grit our teeth and try to find the best deals possible. As I mentioned in the previous part of this series, a homelab is an indispensable tool for improving your engineering skills, which is why I think it’s a worthy investment in your future. But what actually is a homelab? ...