Kubernetes

Homelab Diary Part 2: Choosing the Hardware

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? ...