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Turn your Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) into an AI-powered dev station. Learn how to run Claude Code using OpenRouter's free models for a zero-cost, terminal-based homelab engineer that builds your infrastructure in minutes.

Moving out of your parents home is a big milestone, but for a self-hosted enthusiast, it presents a unique challenge how do you keep your homelab services accessible across two different locations? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Tailscale and Caddy to build a secure bridge between two homes. You'll learn how to make remote services like Nextcloud, Immich, and Jellyfin feel completely local on any device—including smart TVs—without the headache of installing VPN clients on every single piece of hardware.

Block ads across your entire home network with Pi-hole on OpenMediaVault — no Raspberry Pi required. In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Pi-hole using Docker on OMV, fix common port conflicts, and configure your router for network-wide ad blocking. It’s the perfect self-hosted solution for faster, cleaner, and more private browsing at home.