self-hosted
Setting Up OpenClaw with Docker in a VM
A complete guide to setting up your own self-hosted AI assistant with OpenClaw, Docker, Tailscale, and Telegram on an Ubuntu VM.
Tailscale
Proxmox Backup Server
Proxmox Backup Server: Automated VM Backups That Work
Built-in Proxmox backups are fine, but a dedicated Proxmox Backup Server unlocks massive space savings through deduplication. See exactly how I deployed mine to bulletproof my homelab data.
Proxmox
Setting Up Ubuntu Server VMs on Proxmox
LXC containers are lightweight, but true kernel-level isolation and security require full Virtual Machines. Find out why I chose this route and which Linux distribution serves as the rock-solid foundation for my setup.
self-hosted
Proxmox Cluster Setup: 4 Nodes for £84
Turning a stack of cheap eBay mini PCs into a fully functional data centre starts with the right base layer. Here is exactly how I clustered four HP EliteDesks into a robust, unified Proxmox environment.