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Run Home Assistant in a Proxmox LXC Container
A step-by-step guide to running Home Assistant Container in a Proxmox LXC — lighter than a full VM, easier to manage, and just as capable.
The $0 OpenClaw Setup That Nobody Talks About
Most OpenClaw users spend $50-200/month on API bills. Here's how to run a fully functional AI agent for free using local models, free cloud tiers, and a hybrid approach that costs under $3/month.
Is OpenClaw for Me? The Honest Guide Nobody Wrote Yet
Five real personas, actual cost breakdowns, honest downsides, and a decision framework for figuring out whether OpenClaw belongs in your life — whether you're brand new or been running it since the Moltbot days.
Run Ollama on Proxmox LXC (Full Setup Guide)
Step-by-step guide to running Ollama inside a Proxmox LXC container — GPU passthrough, persistent models, and integrating with Home Assistant and Open WebUI.
What You Can Build for Free with Cloudflare Workers
Cloudflare Workers' free tier is surprisingly powerful. Here's what you can actually ship without spending a dollar.
Build a Serverless Plex Invite System with Cloudflare Workers
Stop sharing root Plex access. Build a Telegram-powered invite flow that gives friends exactly the libraries they need — for free, no server required.
Why ChatGPT's Military Pivot Should Make You Rethink Cloud AI Dependencies
A 295% spike in ChatGPT uninstalls reveals a critical infrastructure risk: over-dependence on cloud AI providers. Here's how to build resilient, self-hosted alternatives.