Ubuntu & Debian guides
Guides built on Ubuntu or Debian, mostly for home servers and self-hosted apps.
Linux & alternatives
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What's the best Linux for an old laptop?
Linux Mint for most people. The Xfce edition or Lubuntu for 4 GB or older processors.
Decision guide · Updated
Homelab & servers
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Is the 2013 "trash can" Mac Pro still useful?
For tinkering, yes. OpenCore takes it to macOS Sequoia, and it runs Windows and Linux. As a 24/7 server, it uses too much power.
Model guide · Updated -
Can I run Pi-hole on an old PC?
Yes. Any 64-bit PC with Debian works. Install Pi-hole, give the PC a fixed address, and point your router at it.
How-to · Published -
Can Immich replace Google Photos on an old PC?
For most families, yes. You need 8 GB of memory, an SSD, and Docker, and you have to handle backups yourself.
How-to · Published
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