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In this video, I walk through the exact hardware choices, OS setup, Docker basics, and starter apps you need to get a functional selfβhosted system in 2026.
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β βΆ 5 Things for Home Lab: youtube.com/watch?v=tysgoPGY8nA
βΆ Mini PC Proxmox Build: youtube.com/watch?v=gHBSrENzeqk
βΆ Setting up Proxmox: youtu.be/lFzWDJcRsqo
βΆ Setting up Docker on Proxmox: youtu.be/f0mDNKeg8qI
π Nextcloud: youtu.be/Wk9Mb2cHjXE
π How to Configure Homarr Dashboard: youtu.be/58biUbQv04E
π Uptime Kuma Setup: youtu.be/wEfgMdOIyjo
π How to Configure Portainer: wundertech.net/portainer-on-ubuntu
π Home Assistant on Proxmox: wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-home-assistant-on-proxmox
π Pi-hole Setup: wundertech.net/ultimate-pi-hole-setup
π Jellyfin + Hardware Transcoding: wundertech.net/installing-jellyfin-on-proxmox
π 5 Things to Start a Home Lab: wundertech.net/you-only-need-5-things-to-start-a-home-lab-in-2026
π Proxmox vs Docker Needs: wundertech.net/proxmox-vs-docker
π Security Changes That Matter: wundertech.net/5-security-changes-i-made-to-my-home-lab-that-actually-matter
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*This video is sponsored by Micro Center.
π Tutorials, comparisons, reviews: wundertech.net
β‘Best Synology NAS Devices: wundertech.net/which-synology-nas-should-i-buy
β‘Product Recommendations: link.wundertech.net/rmYt
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video has been self-taught through years of technical tinkering. While we do our best to provide accurate, useful information, we make no guarantee that our viewers will achieve the same level of success. WunderTech does not assume liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to damage caused directly or indirectly from its content or associated media. Use at your own risk.
WunderTech is a trade name of WunderTech, LLC.
0:00 Self-Hosting Simplified in 2026
0:39 Hardware Options
1:04 Raspberry Pi's
2:15 Mini PCs
3:02 NAS Devices
4:39 DIY Options
6:20 Operating System Options & Docker
7:43 Docker + Docker Managers
9:34 Which Apps Should You Start With?
11:54 Additional Helpful Self-Hosted Apps
15:08 Remotely Accessing Self-Hosted Services
16:17 Self-Hosting Basics
#selfhosting #homelab #docker
π οΈ Recommended Hardware: wundertech.net/go/home-lab-hardware
Back to School Tech Deals: https://micro.center/735808
Sign up for a FREE 128-gig Flash Drive at Micro Center Austin, TX: https://micro.center/819f3e
Sign up for a FREE 128 gig Flash Drive at Micro Center Columbus, OH: https://micro.center/2bc732
Micro Center News: https://micro.center/fd9512
In this video, I walk through the exact hardware choices, OS setup, Docker basics, and starter apps you need to get a functional selfβhosted system in 2026.
π― Hire me: hire.wundertech.net
β βΆ 5 Things for Home Lab: youtube.com/watch?v=tysgoPGY8nA
βΆ Mini PC Proxmox Build: youtube.com/watch?v=gHBSrENzeqk
βΆ Setting up Proxmox: youtu.be/lFzWDJcRsqo
βΆ Setting up Docker on Proxmox: youtu.be/f0mDNKeg8qI
π Nextcloud: youtu.be/Wk9Mb2cHjXE
π How to Configure Homarr Dashboard: youtu.be/58biUbQv04E
π Uptime Kuma Setup: youtu.be/wEfgMdOIyjo
π How to Configure Portainer: wundertech.net/portainer-on-ubuntu
π Home Assistant on Proxmox: wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-home-assistant-on-proxmox
π Pi-hole Setup: wundertech.net/ultimate-pi-hole-setup
π Jellyfin + Hardware Transcoding: wundertech.net/installing-jellyfin-on-proxmox
π 5 Things to Start a Home Lab: wundertech.net/you-only-need-5-things-to-start-a-home-lab-in-2026
π Proxmox vs Docker Needs: wundertech.net/proxmox-vs-docker
π Security Changes That Matter: wundertech.net/5-security-changes-i-made-to-my-home-lab-that-actually-matter
*These are Amazon or other partners' affiliate links, which means that I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!
*This video is sponsored by Micro Center.
π Tutorials, comparisons, reviews: wundertech.net
β‘Best Synology NAS Devices: wundertech.net/which-synology-nas-should-i-buy
β‘Product Recommendations: link.wundertech.net/rmYt
π Subscribe for more tech-related tutorials and overviews: link.wundertech.net/ssYt
DISCLAIMER: The information in this video has been self-taught through years of technical tinkering. While we do our best to provide accurate, useful information, we make no guarantee that our viewers will achieve the same level of success. WunderTech does not assume liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to damage caused directly or indirectly from its content or associated media. Use at your own risk.
WunderTech is a trade name of WunderTech, LLC.
0:00 Self-Hosting Simplified in 2026
0:39 Hardware Options
1:04 Raspberry Pi's
2:15 Mini PCs
3:02 NAS Devices
4:39 DIY Options
6:20 Operating System Options & Docker
7:43 Docker + Docker Managers
9:34 Which Apps Should You Start With?
11:54 Additional Helpful Self-Hosted Apps
15:08 Remotely Accessing Self-Hosted Services
16:17 Self-Hosting Basics
#selfhosting #homelab #docker

![Self-Hosted Apps That Replace Everything You Pay For in 2026
π οΈ Recommended Hardware: https://www.wundertech.net/go/home-lab-hardware/
β You can try Twingate for free here*: https://twingate.plug.dev/5qRbEKC
Starting a home lab is one thing β knowing what to actually run on it is another. In this video, Ill walk through the most valuable self-hosted services and apps you should be running on your home lab in 2026. From media streaming and DNS filtering to reverse proxies, dashboards, backups, monitoring, authentication, and remote access β Ill cover whats worth installing, what isnt, and the exact order you should set everything up.
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This is Part 2 of my Home Lab Starter series. If you missed Part 1 where I covered all the hardware and operating systems, watch that first: https://youtu.be/tysgoPGY8nA
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Tutorial Links & Resources β
π Revamped NAS Backups: https://youtu.be/uEJq2UW_Ct8
π Internal Reverse Proxy Server: https://youtu.be/nmE28_BA83w
π 2-node Cluster: https://youtu.be/VqyqsKUawRI
π Nextcloud: https://youtu.be/Wk9Mb2cHjXE
π UrBackup: https://youtu.be/VfZN1GWsTxo
π Local Reverse Proxy + SSL Certs: https://youtu.be/nmE28_BA83w
π How to Configure Homarr Dashboard: https://youtu.be/58biUbQv04E
π Uptime Kuma Setup: https://youtu.be/wEfgMdOIyjo
π How to Configure Portainer: https://www.wundertech.net/portainer-on-ubuntu/
π Home Assistant on Proxmox: https://www.wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-home-assistant-on-proxmox/
π Pi-hole Setup: https://www.wundertech.net/ultimate-pi-hole-setup/
π Proxmox Backup Server: https://www.wundertech.net/proxmox-backup-server-nfs-storage/
π Jellyfin + Hardware Transcoding: https://www.wundertech.net/installing-jellyfin-on-proxmox/
π Docker on Proxmox: https://www.wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-docker-containers-in-proxmox/
β
UDM Pro Max*: https://www.wundertech.net/go/udm-se/
β
UX7*: https://www.wundertech.net/go/ux7/
β
UDR7*: https://www.wundertech.net/go/udr7/
β
UCG-Fiber*: https://www.wundertech.net/go/ucg-f/
β
Netgate 1100*: https://geni.us/zPcOjhH
β
Netgate 2100*: https://geni.us/hCs23j
*These are affiliate links, which means that I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!
π Tutorials, comparisons, reviews: https://www.wundertech.net/
β‘Best Synology NAS Devices: https://www.wundertech.net/which-synology-nas-should-i-buy/
β‘Product Recommendations: https://link.wundertech.net/rmYt
π Subscribe for more tech-related tutorials and overviews: https://link.wundertech.net/ssYt
DISCLAIMER: The information in this video has been self-taught through years of technical tinkering. While we do our best to provide accurate, useful information, we make no guarantee that our viewers will achieve the same level of success. WunderTech does not assume liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to damage caused directly or indirectly from its content or associated media. Use at your own risk.
WunderTech is a trade name of WunderTech, LLC.
0:00 Best Home Lab Services to Run
0:37 Common Mistakes with Self-Hosted Services
1:09 Media Services (Jellyfin/Plex & Immich)
2:32 DNS Services (Pi-hole/AdGuard Home)
3:54 Local Reverse Proxy Server (SSL Certificates)
4:29 Productivity Apps
5:17 Home Lab Dashboard
5:52 Smart Home Services (Home Assistant)
6:52 Backups (Proxmox Backup Server / UrBackup / Active Backup for Business)
9:20 Monitoring (Uptime Kuma / Beszel)
10:14 Authentication (SSO)
11:24 Remote Access (VPN / Zero Trust Networking)
13:17 Best Order to Configure Everything
15:12 Final Thoughts
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