About BoxRack

I’ve been self-hosting since 2019. Started with a Raspberry Pi running Pi-hole and a Plex server, which turned into a proper home server, which turned into way too much time on r/homelab.

This site is where I write about what I’ve learned — the hardware that’s worth buying, the software that actually works, and the mistakes I’ve made so you don’t have to.

What you’ll find here:

• Step-by-step guides for self-hosting popular apps
• Honest hardware comparisons (not just spec sheets)
• Opinions from actually running this stuff day-to-day

No corporate sponsors. No fluff. If I recommend something, I either use it or I’ve tested it enough to trust it.

Some links on this site are affiliate links — if you buy something through them, I get a small cut at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on (and the server running).