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Homelabs: As Fast As Possible

By Tech Quickie1 min readAugust 15, 2026

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Try their powerful Scam Protection free for 90 days: https://bitdefend.me/90Linus #Bitdefender A homelab isn't a scary server rack humming in a basement - it's just a computer y...
We break down what you can actually run on one, what hardware to run it on, and how to start without wrecking your power bill or getting hacked.
Whether you want to kill your subscriptions, take back your data, or pick up real tech skills, this is where you start.

Thanks to our sponsor Bitdefender! Try their powerful Scam Protection free for 90 days: https://bitdefend.me/90Linus #Bitdefender A homelab isn't a scary server rack humming in a basement - it's just a computer you own, quietly running the services you'd normally rent from the cloud. We break down what you can actually run on one, what hardware to run it on, and how to start without wrecking your power bill or getting hacked. Whether you want to kill your subscriptions, take back your data, or pick up real tech skills, this is where you start. Thanks to Riley’s favorite dad Jeff Geerling for helping with this video - https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling Leave a reply with your requests for future episodes. ► SHOP OUR PRODUCTS: https://lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: https://www.piavpn.com/TechQuickie ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: https://lmg.gg/lttfloatplane ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: https://lmg.gg/partners Chapters --------------------------------- 00:00 - What is a Homelab? 00:51 - Why Build One? (Privacy & Control) 01:23 - Cool Services You Can Run 02:05 - Choosing the Right Hardware 03:09 - The Role of Linux 03:36 - Managing Multiple Apps (Docker & Proxmox) 04:40 - Sponsor: Bitdefender 05:19 - Security Rule #1: Don’t Open Ports 06:03 - Security Rule #2: The 3-2-1 Backup Method 06:57 - 5 Steps to Get Started 07:34 - Don’t Be Afraid to Break Things