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Many homelabbers and IT enthusiasts struggle with complex workflows that break momentum and leave projects unfinished. That’s why today we’re diving into n8n—an open-source automation tool that makes workflow automation simple with its drag-and-drop UI and over 1,000+…

Can a 45Homelab Workstation handle Elden Ring & Cyberpunk? The only way to find out is to put it to the test! In our latest video, Zack pushes a compact 45HomeLab workstation powered by an Intel i5-12600K, 32GB RAM, and an NVIDIA RTX 4060 Low Profile GPU to its limits. Running…

Setting up storage doesn't have to feel like rocket science... At 45Homelab, we created a free, open-source Storage Setup Wizard—to demystify the process and make enterprise-grade storage truly accessible. Our wizard takes the guesswork out with automatic server detection,…

This compact and silent powerhouse is perfect for running multiple containers, or even as a light streaming box for Jellyfin or Plex (no transcoding needed). With its small footprint and solid performance, it's a great choice for small workloads and file storage.…

Is your hard drive really as “new” as you think it is? With so many used and refurbished drives floating around online, verifying the health and history of your storage devices has never been more important. In this video, Zach from 45Homelab puts our Drive Checker Tool to the…

🚀 Upgrading to Proxmox VE 9 – A Step-by-Step Guide Ready to take your homelab or virtualization setup to the next level? Zach walks you through upgrading from Proxmox VE 8 to VE 9, covering: System prep: backups, clean repos & prerequisites In-place upgrade vs fresh install…

🚀 Ready to level up your home lab in 2025? In this video, we share my must-have discovery tools—from self-hosted dashboards to curated GitHub gems—so you can skip the endless searching and start building. Perfect for beginners or pros scaling up. 🎥 Watch now and start creating…

🚀 Proxmox VE 9 & Backup Server 4 are here! Smarter clustering, faster backups, ZFS expansion, S3 support, and a fully revamped mobile app. 💾✨ Watch the full video now to see all the game-changing features in action! loom.ly/JAUerjI #Proxmox #Virtualization #HomeLab…

Big changes are coming to Dave’s home lab! 🚀 After 8 years, his trusty NAS finally retired making way for a brand-new 45HomeLab HL-4. With Houston UI and a dedicated backup server, this upgrade is built for power and flexibility. Read the full journey…

How far can you really push Frigate NVR? We pushed Frigate, the powerful open-source AI NVR, to its absolute limit using 100 simulated IP cameras, TensorRT acceleration, and a custom setup powered by the HL15 home lab server and an RTX 4060 GPU. In this ultimate Frigate stress…

Something beastly is powering up in the 45HomeLab… and we want YOUR input! 💥 We’re building the next evolution of the HL line — a true powerhouse and this time, we’re designing it with you in mind. What electronics, features, or design upgrades would make your homelab setup…

Awesome! Can’t wait to see it all set up ! let us know if you need anything 👍

David Burgess @davidnburgess

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Awesome! Can’t wait to see it all set up ! let us know if you need anything 👍

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🎉 Congrats to Ryan Schroeder, the lucky winner of our HL15 2.0 giveaway! A huge thank you to everyone who entered - your ideas were awesome. This won’t be the last surprise… so make sure you’re following us for future giveaways 👀 #HL15 #Giveaway #HomelabWin #45Drives

Can Our HL15 2.0 Handle Dozens of IP Camera Streams? Let’s Find Out with Frigate. We put the HL15 2.0 to the test, simulating a real-world security setup by feeding it multiple 1080p/30fps RTSP streams through Frigate NVR. From CPU-only to GPU-accelerated decoding, we’re seeing…

Ready to level up your Proxmox game? Zack dives into helper scripts that make spinning up VMs, running Jellyfin, and automating updates easier than ever ⚡️ This episode is packed with time-saving tips to streamline your homelab. Watch now: loom.ly/qWZ4xRI Explore:…

MASTER #Proxmox like a PRO! In today's video, learn how to streamline your homelab setup, automate complex tasks, and save hours of manual work! Join Zack as he goes hands on with Proxmox Helper Scripts in our latest video. Check it out as a live premiere at 4pm EST:…

🚨 This Proxmox Tool Changes EVERYTHING for Your Homelab! 🚨 Still pasting random commands from forums? Stop the madness. The Proxmox Helper Scripts are here — and they're a total game-changer. In this video, Zack Perry from 45HomeLab breaks it all down using the powerful HL15…

Can a compact HomeLab server run 25+ real-world Docker containers? We pushed our Home Client to the limit and it delivered. In Part 2 of our Portainer series, we go beyond setup and dive into real-world deployment. See how far this tiny beast can go. loom.ly/lukaESU…

🐾Something beastly is powering up in the 45HomeLab… We’ve been quietly building a true powerhouse, and it’s about to unleash. You’ll see the full beast soon… but can you guess what it is? 👀 🧠Drop your wildest guess below! #45HomeLab #BeastlyBuild #PowerhouseTech…

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🚀 New Video Drop from 45HomeLab! Zack walks you through an easy Portainer install on our Home Client server. 🚀 Portainer gives you simple, powerful control over Docker containers. ⚙️ Perfect for beginners and pros with its clean web UI. 💻 Watch now and take your homelab to the…