Tugtainer: Auto-Update Docker Containers (Self-Hosted)
Auto-update Docker containers with Tugtainer, a self-hosted tool with a web UI, multi-host agents, rollback and alerts. See how it compares to Watchtower.
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How to Build a Link Shortener in Astro (Static Redirect Pages)
Build a first-party link shortener in Astro with no server: a JSON product map, generated redirect pages, meta refresh + JS fallback, and Plausible click tracking.
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Best 2.5GbE and 10GbE Switch for a Homelab (2026)
The best homelab switch in 2026 is the TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2 at $59.99. When to add a 10GbE SFP+ uplink, which cables matter, and how to prove the link with iperf3.
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Best Mini PC for Local LLMs and Ollama (2026)
The best mini PC for Ollama in 2026 is the GMKtec EVO-X2 with 128GB. What a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 runs, plus 10GbE and CUDA alternatives, priced September 21.
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Best Mini PC for Proxmox in 2026
The best mini PC for Proxmox in 2026: Minisforum MS-01 i9 barebone at $669, plus the EQ14 for a small node and the MS-A2 when you need 16 cores. NIC caveats included.
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Best NAS for Docker & Proxmox Homelabs 2026
The best NAS for Docker containers and Proxmox storage in 2026 — UGREEN DXP4800 Plus, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro, Synology DS925+, plus the DIY mini-PC alternative.
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Best Thunderbolt 5 Dock for MacBook Pro (2026)
The best Thunderbolt 5 dock for a MacBook Pro in 2026 is the CalDigit TS5 at $399.95. 140W charging for the 16-inch, plus when the TS5 Plus or iVANKY is worth it.
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Best Thunderbolt 5 NVMe SSD Enclosures 2026: 80Gbps Picks Tested
The best 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosures in 2026 — OWC Express 1M2, Acasis TB501 Pro, UGREEN, TerraMaster D1. Real speeds, thermals, TB3 compatibility, and pricing.
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Best UPS for Home Servers 2026: CyberPower vs APC vs EcoFlow
The best UPS for a home server in 2026: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD leads at $240, plus budget, rackmount and LiFePO4 picks. Pure sine wave rules, real runtime numbers, and NUT shutdown setup.
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Black Friday Home Server & Homelab Deals 2026
Tracked Black Friday 2026 deals for home servers: mini PCs, NAS enclosures, Thunderbolt 5 docks, and UPS units — with verified baseline prices and the targets worth buying at.
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