I tossed out some thoughts on what a 2026 home lab stack might contain. Check out my Ultimate Home Lab Starter Stack for 2026 (Key Recommendations) #homelab #homeserver https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2025/12/ultimate-home-lab-starter-stack-for-2026-key-recommendations/

I have a homelab issue I can't seem to solve. I have children and they are consuming content on YT ▶️. For some content it's fine by us as parents but some content however..... I tried blocking 🚫 content with PiHole and currently running AdGuard Home but both don't seem to do the trick. I have a PfSense firewall and a few VM's and LCX containers running. Is there a solution for this challenge we have as parents to 🚫 content?

I have two desktops (Win10 Pro and Linux) with my primary daily driver being Linux KDE Neon 6.3.5. Both desktop are linked together using a program called Synergy 3 which allows me to use one set of keyboard and mouse. I can smoothly go between the desktops with the mouse and this also allow me to copy and paste files as well. I also have Bluetooth speakers which is linked to both desktop so I can listen on one and work on the other. I included some pictures.

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Hey everyone, just wanted to throw out a quick poll on what everyone is using to run their labs. Curious with the VMware by Broadcom shakeup, how many are exploring other hypervisors or technologies.