Want to start a homelab but not sure where to begin?

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Why it worked

The video succeeds by addressing a common barrier to entry for a niche hobby with specific, actionable, and low-complexity project examples.

Summary

The video provides two simple project recommendations for beginners looking to start a homelab. It highlights Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking and Mealie for self-hosted recipe management.

Structure

1Identify the problem of starting a homelab
2Introduce Pi-hole as an ad-blocking solution
3Introduce Mealie as a recipe management solution
4Conclude with the benefits of these projects

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Want to start a homelab but not sure where to begin? Check out these 2 projects Pi Hole A network wide ad blocker and internet tracker blocker Super easy to set up and instantly useful Mealie Your own self hosted recipe binder Add recipes, plan meals, generate grocery lists, and more Super beginner friendly and gives you a real app you can use and interact with