First homelab setup with a used switch and mini PC
A used bought for $20 is being considered as the starting point for a first setup. The plan is to pair it with a Zotac mini PC running Pi-hole for home network ad blocking and DNS control.
Most home devices, including a PC, printer, smart TV, and home security DVR, would be connected by Ethernet instead of relying on Wi-Fi. A cheap used business PC, such as a , may be added later to store a DVD and run Jellyfin for home media .
Key points
- A $20 used is being considered as the first homelab building block.
- A Zotac mini PC would run Pi-hole for home network .
- A PC, printer, smart TV, and security DVR would be wired with Ethernet.
- A used may later store DVDs and run Jellyfin.