How-To
How to Install Proxmox VE on a Mini PC: A Careful First-Node Setup
A cautious, documentation-led path to turn a compatible mini PC into a first Proxmox VE node without losing track of storage, networking, or recovery.
Tag: Proxmox
How-To
How to Choose RAM for a Mini PC Home Lab
Choose mini-PC memory by workload, platform limits, slots, and upgrade path—not the largest kit in a product listing.
Virtualization
Intel N100 vs. Ryzen Mini PCs for Proxmox
N100 systems excel at light services. Ryzen mini PCs offer far more concurrency and memory headroom.
HomeLab
How Many CPU Cores Does a Home Lab Need?
Count concurrent work, not virtual CPUs on paper. A practical CPU-sizing guide for a Proxmox home lab.
HomeLab
Mini PC vs. Used Business Desktop for a Home Lab
Mini PCs save power and space; used business desktops offer expansion and repairability. Here is how to choose.
Virtualization
How Much RAM Does Proxmox Need? A Practical Home Lab Sizing Guide
A practical way to size Proxmox memory for the host, virtual machines, containers, ZFS, and future growth.
Storage
Planning Storage for Your First Proxmox Server
Choose a Proxmox storage layout that protects important data and leaves room for backups before the first VM.
Reviews
Best Mini PCs for Home Labs: A Specification-Based Shortlist
A transparent mini-PC shortlist selected by expansion, networking, memory, storage, and workload fit.