Independent comparisons of hardware, software and IT solutions to help small businesses choose the right technology with confidence.
If you’ve spent any time in the home lab community, you’ll have noticed one question that keeps popping up on Reddit, forums, Discord servers, and YouTube comments: “Should I run this in Docker or an LXC container?” It’s a fair question. After all, both technologies use containers, both are lightweight compared to virtual machines, and both can run your favourite applications. So surely they’re basically the same thing? Well… not quite. While Docker and Proxmox LXC
Identity has become the backbone of modern security architecture. As organisations move away from traditional on-premises infrastructure and adopt cloud services, SaaS applications, and distributed systems, the need for robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) has never been greater. Two popular but fundamentally different solutions in this space are JumpCloud and Authentik. While both aim
The HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 is an enterprise-grade server renowned for its reliability, performance, and flexibility. Although it is commonly deployed in data centres and large enterprises, it is also a highly capable option for small businesses and advanced home lab environments. Its modular design, scalable memory, flexible storage options, and optional GPU acceleration make
If you’re looking for a serious upgrade to your business network – or you’re building a robust home lab and want something properly professional – the UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDM Pro) is one of the most compelling all-in-one options available today. Designed by Ubiquiti Inc. the Ubiquiti UDM Pro combines a security gateway, managed
