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Logs from VahaC — Homelab, Docker, Proxmox, AI Tools

A hands-on tech blog by a developer who builds, breaks, and documents real self-hosted infrastructure — so you don’t have to figure it all out from scratch.

Every post is written the way I wish I’d found it: exact configs, honest troubleshooting notes, and clear explanations of why things are set up this way — not just how.

What you’ll find here:
🖥️ Self-Hosted Services — Deploying and securing Bitwarden, Nextcloud, Jellyfin, qBittorrent, and more in Docker containers on home servers.
🔧 Proxmox & Storage — Installing Proxmox VE, ZFS pools, LXC containers, backups, WireGuard VPN, and SMART monitoring with Scrutiny.
🏠 Home Assistant & ESPHome — Dashboards, automations, LVGL touch displays, CrowdSec security, Zigbee devices, and custom integrations.
⚡ Hardware & DIY — ESP32 projects, TDS/flow sensors, OpenWrt routers, 3D printing, and real-world wiring experiments.
📡 Networking & Security — Nginx Proxy Manager, Cloudflare, reverse proxies, SSL, VPN access, and intrusion detection

Blogs Tools
Posts: 57 Tools: 11 Status: ONLINE
vahac@homelab:~$ cat latest-blogs.md

Latest Blogs

~/self-hosting/docker-compose-aware-update-self-hosted.md
Self-Hosting 8 min read

Docker Compose Aware Update Self-Hosted: The Smart Stashboard v7.8 Guide

Docker compose aware update self-hosted in Stashboard v7.8 no longer needs a path field: Compose projects are auto-discovered from container labels (com.docker.compose.project / .working_dir). Here is what “Update now” actually runs, how to confirm the mode activated, and the risks worth knowing.

container Docker Homelab Stashboard
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vahac@homelab:~$ cat tools.md

Tools

vCard QR code generator
Free vCard QR Code Generator for Instant Contact Sharing
This vCard QR code generator lets you create a standards-based digital contact card and instantly convert it into a scannable QR code — right in your browser 📱....
ip subnet calculator tool
Free IP Subnet Calculator Tool — Instant, Private, No Ads
This ip subnet calculator tool helps you break down any IPv4 address and CIDR prefix into every detail you need — network address, broadcast, host range, masks, and...
secure password and passphrase generator
Secure Password and Passphrase Generator with Entropy Meter
This secure password and passphrase generator runs entirely in your browser, uses the Web Cryptography API (crypto.getRandomValues()), and never sends a single character to any server. Whether you...
json formatter and validator
Online JSON Formatter and Validator — Free Browser Tool
A json formatter and validator built for developers, homelab engineers, and anyone who works with APIs, configs, or data pipelines. Paste raw or minified JSON, hit Format &...
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vahac@homelab:~$ cat tags.md

Popular Tags

Docker 26 posts HomeAssistant 17 posts Proxmox 9 posts Homelab 21 posts OpenMediaVault 7 posts
vahac@homelab:~$ cat about.md

About Me

I'm VahaC — I build and document homelab setups, self-hosted services, Docker stacks and small AI tools. Expect practical notes, working configs, and no fluff.

More about me
vahac@homelab:~$ cat scheduled-content.md

Coming Up on Logs from VahaC

Coming Soon

  • Blog Visual Docker Compose Editor Self-Hosted: The Complete, Powerful Guide
  • Tool Instant SLA Uptime Downtime Calculator: Know Your Nines
  • Blog Proxmox Backup Server Automation with Home Assistant: The Smart Power Guide (Part 2)

Later

  • Blog Edit Docker Compose Without YAML: A Safe, Tested Guide
  • Tool Free Docker Compose Validator Tool — Lint, Format and Convert
  • Blog Update OpenMediaVault Without Losing Data: The Complete Safe Guide