I just purchased a new to me, Dell r530 server from Ebay. I have another post about trying to configure it so I can get some lower idle power consumption….
I was looking to upgrade my older server to something one generation newer. I looked at various r330, r430, r530, r630, and r730 as various options. I was looking for…
I wanted to share a simple yet effective antenna design that you can easily build at home with minimal tools—along with tips on how to optimize it for your specific…
I wanted to share an update on the current state of my homelab. I built this rack over seven years ago when we constructed our house, and while it has…
When it comes to network security and firewall management, OPNsense is one of the most powerful, flexible, and user-friendly open-source solutions available. Built on FreeBSD, it provides a robust alternative…
It’s that time again—time to build a new computer! My last build was way back in 2010 (check it out here: https://akschaefer.com/2010/03/11/my-new-desktop/), and it’s definitely starting to show its age….
Wanted to share a simple folded dipole antenna I made. Edit: I made a new post with more details here
I received a raspberry pi 2 for valentines day, so I set off on a new project. I found a Bentley Compu-vision at goodwill that I thought would make a…
Just wanted to provide an update from my previous post (https://akschaefer.com/2013/08/11/flatpi/ ). I did a new layout which allows me to easily access the Power, Ethernet, and HDMI without any…
Alright, so while I love the concept of a Steam Machine, this isn’t actually a Steam Machine from Valve. Instead, it’s more like a custom-built Windows PC designed to run…