Homelab

Homelab (from home laboratory) is home hardware and networking to host cloud, streaming, DNS, automation, and tests — instead of Drive, Netflix, or a VPS just for files. The short definition is in the glossary.

There is a cost for power, disks, and maintenance; Big Tech apps are still more “plug and play.” In return, the data stays on your disk. Start with one service, plan backups, and use only official sites — SwitchToFree does not host installers.