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HomeLab

Welcome

Welcome to my HomeLab! (v1)
Feel free to browse the images related to each device / setup in the repository!
Below you can find a list of each important part of my homelab / tech I use and other things I'm currently working on:

Full HomeLab/Setup

Devices / Gear I Use:

Other:

Current Events / TODO List (bold items are in progress):

This repository

  • Probably rebrand/rename this repository in the future as it's now more general tech things I do
  • Add a markdown file linking to guides I made or copy them over to here
  • Make a history thing of my past homelabs / projects!
  • Fill in purchases spreadsheet with data

Server

  • Most likely redo everything in the network and on the server (clean it up and make it secure)
  • Try setting up SyncThing on all devices (laptop, desktop, Steam Deck, phone)
  • Got 2 "new" Seagate Barracuda 2TB drives I need to install
  • Upgrade minipc RAM (32/64GB) and main drive (1TB+)
  • Maybe try OpenMediaVault instead of TrueNAS Scale
  • Make backups of important things to server
  • Try making HDDs less noisy in some way
  • Add new storage setup details
  • Setup Virtual Machines
  • Remove bad drive/s
  • Setup Immich
  • Try Docker
  • Setup VPN

Programming / IT Projects

  • Open_Blog - Open source, community driven tech blogging site where you submit articles with pull requests
    • Will make the process smoother in the future, but need to work out the basics first like responsive design and good readability
  • ^^ Make a blog where I can post my original content and compile cool things I've done ^^
  • Make a "life progress tracker" website (current things: fitness, book reading)
  • TryHackMe, HackTheBox etc... (Research/learn cybersecurity?)
  • Make a repository for cybersecurity stuff
  • Remake my portfolio site (halfway done)
  • Start making things for Project_Restart

Main PC / Laptop / Phone

  • Upgrade laptop screen and make a portable monitor out of the old one
  • Maybe try installing a custom ROM to my old tablet (and phone too?)
  • Upgrade main PC to 32GB RAM, better CPU and GPU
  • Reset phone, maybe install custom ROM or root it
  • Upgrade laptop storage and RAM

Steam Deck

  • Make post about average r/SteamDeck_2 user (compilation of previous polls' results)
  • Want to swap in OLED's trackpads and joysticks into my LCD Deck, can't get parts...
  • Re-tighten right trackpad screws because the trackpad vibrates incorrectly
  • Undervolting or overclocking the Steam Deck? (post to r/SteamDeck_2)
  • Maybe do shell swap again or just apply a skin to the front
  • Repaste APU for better cooling - do thermal tests
  • Replace joysticks to hall-effect ones

Audio Gear

  • Have two ideas for frame designs to display the ordered albums
  • Write down my audio journey so far (what gear I use etc...)
  • Replace the vintage Beyerdynamic DT 880's earpads
  • Ordered 2 vinyl albums, need a record player
  • Need something to store / show my collection
  • Maybe get a new microphone

Upcoming Reviews

  • Sennheiser HD580 Precision Headphones and compare to Beyerdynamic DT880
  • Nullmini ear/head paddings that I've got for the HD580
  • Maybe category:
    • Valve Steam Deck (LCD)
    • Sony LinkBuds S
    • Google Pixel 6a
    • ThinkPad T480s

Upload Media

  • Cool night photos caused by a solar storm - aurora (images)
  • Apple Macintosh PowerBook 190 (images and maybe video)
  • Xbox Series X Controller Front Plate Swap (images)
  • Images of each item mentioned in this repository
  • Upload up-to-date PC setup
  • Audio Gear:
    • Sennheiser HD580 and it's replaced cables
    • Fiio KA13 with leather case
    • Beyerdynamic DT 880
    • Simgot EW200

To Purchase

  • Hall-effect joystick replacement for Xbox controller and Steam Deck
  • Honeywell PTM 7950 Phase Change Thermal Pads
  • 3.5" / 2.5" HDD / SSD and M.2 NVMe Enclosure
  • Monochrome buttons for Xbox controller
  • Brushes for cleaning electronics
  • Skin for Steam Deck
  • Earpads for DT 880

Ideas / Other

  • Update VanillaQOL Minecraft (Modrinth) modpack once Iris supports Distant Horizons
  • Long video (perhaps series) idea with music and nature involved
  • Make a mix of C418's music (try out Reaper/LMMS)
  • Want to make some videos after exams are over
  • Make a simracing setup (or just get a wheel)
  • Learn some video and photo editing
    • Davinci Resolve?
  • Want To Try VR Gaming/Apps
  • 3D print some decorations