I design my home lab like a puzzle where all the pieces can be added or removed. When I use AI, I want to run local models when I can, and only use cloud models when it is needed. - Zo Computer, Prototyping. Runs cloud, and local models - MSI EdgeXpert - DGX Spark, AI Supercomputer, Local model serving - Mac Studio, M2 Max 32GB, Agent host, local embeddings - Mac Mini, M4 24GB, Agent host, local embeddings - MacBook Pro, M5 16GB, mobile, connectivity to the lab - HP Z2 G9, i9 64GB, 8GB VRAM, Workstation (dual boot) Windows/Ubuntu - Raspberry Pi, RPi 4 2GB, Always-on network node, VPN exit, subnet routing - Synology NAS - Tailscale, Mesh VPN - one private network across every machine AI Models - DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, Cloud - qwen3.6-35b-a3b, Spark - local model serving - nemotron-3.5-lightning:30b-a3b, Spark - local model serving - text-embedding-nomic-embed-text-v1.5, LM Studio, on the computer that runs Agent Zero Harnesses - Zo Computer, Cloud hosted, Prototyping - Hermes, A self-improving, open-source AI agent that runs persistently on your server or machine and remembers what it learns across sessions. - Agent Zero, A framework for building autonomous AI agents that can operate independently, learn, and execute tasks across various systems. I worked in IT Operations and never used AI specifically, so this year I bought hardware for AI, to add to my home lab. What am I working on? - AI memory including context in chat - Robotics and AI interface - Testing other AI harnesses like OpenHuman and Tiny Humans as long as I can host locally

Hey everyone, curious what projects you have brewing right now. What is everyone diving into in 2026? Curious on your learnings and projects!

Hey all, I’m looking for a small rack all I find is Mojo Rack, and GeekPi. Any recommendation? Thanks

Why Containers Will Matter More Than Hypervisors in the 2026 Home Lab. Let me know what your container plans are in 2026. Getting rid of more VMs and moving to containers? https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2026/01/why-containers-will-matter-more-than-hypervisors-in-the-2026-home-lab/