WunderTech: Home Lab, NAS, and Self-Hosting Tutorials, Comparisons, and More
WunderTech is a home lab, NAS, and self-hosting site run by Frank Joseph. Everything published here is based on hardware Frank owns and runs in his own home lab. The focus is practical: Synology NAS setup and alternatives, Proxmox virtualization, UniFi networking, Docker and self-hosted services, firewall configuration, and home lab hardware. Frank holds a BS in Computer Information Systems and an MBA, has 15+ years of corporate IT experience, and also publishes on YouTube (90K+ subscribers) and Reddit.
Latest WunderTech Post
- How to Install Pi-hole (Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker)
Pi-hole runs on almost anything, which is good news and bad news. The good news is that you can install it on a Raspberry Pi, an Ubuntu server, a Proxmox… Read more: How to Install Pi-hole (Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker)
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Latest Synology NAS Posts
- Find Your Synology NAS on the Network (3 Ways)
I’ve used Synology NAS devices for over seven years, across models including the DS1019+, DS1821+, and DS923+. One of the most common places people get stuck early on is simply… Read more: Find Your Synology NAS on the Network (3 Ways) - How to Set Up OpenVPN on a Synology NAS
I’ve been running an OpenVPN server on my Synology NAS for a few years now, and it’s one of the more useful things you can configure if you want remote… Read more: How to Set Up OpenVPN on a Synology NAS
Latest Proxmox Posts
- How to Install Pi-hole (Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker)Pi-hole runs on almost anything, which is good news and bad news. The good news is that you can install it on a Raspberry Pi, an Ubuntu server, a Proxmox… Read more: How to Install Pi-hole (Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker)
- How to Run Docker in Proxmox on a VM
I’ve been running Docker on Proxmox for a while now, most recently on my two-node custom-built Proxmox Cluster using Proxmox VE 9.1. Before that, I ran it on a Synology… Read more: How to Run Docker in Proxmox on a VM
Latest UniFi Posts
- My First Look at the UniFi Dream Machine Beast: The Features That Actually Matter
The UniFi Dream Machine Beast (UDMB) is Ubiquiti’s newest and most capable gateway in the Dream Machine lineup, priced at $1,499, and I just got my hands on… Read more: My First Look at the UniFi Dream Machine Beast: The Features That Actually Matter - UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE Switch Review
For many years, I’ve used UniFi switches in my Home Lab – everything from their Flex models to rack-mount devices. While the UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE was… Read more: UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE Switch Review
Latest pfSense Posts
- How to Set Up WireGuard on pfSense
WireGuard is my favorite VPN protocol to use on pfSense. It is fast, lightweight, reliable, and a lot easier to live with once it is configured properly. The setup process… Read more: How to Set Up WireGuard on pfSense - pfSense vs. OPNsense: Which Firewall is Best for You?
In this article, we’re going to look at pfSense vs. OPNsense. pfSense and OPNsense are both firewalls that have many similarities, but also a bunch of differences. Overall, they both… Read more: pfSense vs. OPNsense: Which Firewall is Best for You?
Latest NAS Posts
- How to Set Up TrueNAS Community Edition (Scale)
In this article, we’re going to look at how to set up TrueNAS Community Edition (formerly TrueNAS Scale, but rebranded in the 25.04 update, meaning TrueNAS Core vs Scale is… Read more: How to Set Up TrueNAS Community Edition (Scale) - TrueNAS Core vs TrueNAS Scale: Which NAS OS to Pick?
In this article, we’re going to look at TrueNAS Core vs TrueNAS Scale and compare both solutions to help you pick which option is best for you. At one point… Read more: TrueNAS Core vs TrueNAS Scale: Which NAS OS to Pick?
Latest Docker Posts
- How to Install Pi-hole (Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker)Pi-hole runs on almost anything, which is good news and bad news. The good news is that you can install it on a Raspberry Pi, an Ubuntu server,… Read more: How to Install Pi-hole (Raspberry Pi, Ubuntu, Proxmox, Docker)
- How to Run Docker in Proxmox on a VMI’ve been running Docker on Proxmox for a while now, most recently on my two-node custom-built Proxmox Cluster using Proxmox VE 9.1. Before that, I ran it on… Read more: How to Run Docker in Proxmox on a VM
Latest Home Lab Posts
- 5 Security Changes I Made to My Home Lab That Actually Matter
Home labs quietly accumulate security problems the longer you run them. I went through my setup and found five areas that needed fixing — none of them complicated, all of them worth doing. Here’s what changed and why it matters. - I’ve Built Multiple Home Labs — You Only Need These 5 Things to Start
Starting a home lab in 2026 is genuinely easier than it has ever been, but it is also easy to overbuy and overcomplicate things from day one. These are the five categories that actually matter — NAS, hypervisor, networking, UPS, and a Raspberry Pi — and what to look for in each one.
Latest Home Lab Hardware Posts
- What is the Best 2.5Gb Switch?
In this article, we will look at the best 2.5Gb Switches that you can use. The options below are my personal favorites from various price points that I… Read more: What is the Best 2.5Gb Switch? - Best pfSense Hardware for Home & Small Business
In this article, we’re going to look at the best pfSense hardware. pfSense is a free and open-source firewall and router. One of the biggest benefits of pfSense… Read more: Best pfSense Hardware for Home & Small Business