Why run servers at home in 2026? For me, it comes down to three things: learning, privacy, and data ownership.
In my latest blog post, I walk through the current state of my homelab. I cover how I'm using NixOS to keep maintenance low, how I handle backups with Borg, and other goodies you may find interesting.
Check it out if you are interested in self-hosting or declarative infrastructure: https://stianlagstad.no/2026/01/homelab-state-of-the-union-2026/