You don’t need a Mac Mini to run OpenClaw Every blog post, every YouTube video, every Reddit thread about OpenClaw says the same thing: “just get a Mac Mini.” And I get it. The Mac Mini is compact, quiet, and runs macOS. But when I priced out the 24GB M4 config at $999 and realized I could never upgrade the soldered RAM, I started looking at what else is out there. ...
I was reading this excellent article about the Mini PC revolution when something clicked. The author was right - mini PCs have quietly revolutionized self-hosting. Not in a flashy, headline-grabbing way, but in the practical, “oh, this actually works” way that real change happens. A modern mini PC like the Beelink SER8 - capable of handling enterprise workloads in a tiny form factor ...
Kubernetes at Home - From Docker Compose to K3s Are you running a bunch of containers with Docker Compose at home and feeling like you’ve outgrown it? Maybe you’re curious about Kubernetes but worried it might be overkill for your home setup? Well, you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re going to explore how to level up your home lab by migrating from Docker Compose to K3s, a lightweight Kubernetes distribution that’s perfect for home environments. ...