Homelab, rebuilt — Part I: Why I modernized my homelab instead of upgrading it

In this series Why I modernized my homelab instead of upgrading it (this post) This is the start of a new series about rebuilding my homelab from the ground up. Later posts will cover the platform, applications, data and lessons from the journey. This first part is about the decision that shaped everything afterwards: I was not looking for a like-for-like upgrade. I wanted a full-scale modernization . Amp let me coordinate different parts of the rebuild across devices and environments. ...

August 30, 2026