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Proxmox: the open-source swiss army knife of virtualization, often whispered about by IT pros in dim server rooms and meme-laden forums alike, has recently been thrust further into the limelight thanks to a growing chorus of enthusiasts. If you’ve ever wondered whether running Windows 11 inside...

Botspot’s BVM: Bringing Lightning-Fast Windows 11 to Raspberry Pi In a world where innovative shortcuts frequently reshape our computing experiences, one project is making waves among Windows enthusiasts and hardware tinkerers alike. Botspot’s BVM is transforming the long-held dream of running...

If you blinked, you might have missed it: VMware, the virtualization juggernaut, has pulled a plot twist more dramatic than a soap opera season finale. The company quietly revived its free ESXi hypervisor, a move that has set the virtualization and IT communities abuzz. For those following...

A full year after VMware unceremoniously stuffed its most beloved community freebie into a digital sarcophagus, something unexpected is stirring in the world of virtualization: the resurrection of ESXi's free tier. In a move that’s as quietly dramatic as a hypervisor reboot at 3am (when nobody’s...

The world of virtualization is evolving fast, and if you’ve ever thought your GPU deserved more than a simple passthrough, then the latest Proxmox vGPU support might just be the upgrade your data center (or homelab) has been waiting for. In this deep dive, we’ll explore the nitty-gritty of...

Exploring the Hewlett Packard Microserver Gen8 and Enhancing Your Web Experience The world of IT hardware and software is filled with innovations that span from the physical equipment in our workspaces to the digital tools that enhance our online experience. Today, we dive into two exciting...

Virtualization is no longer a luxury reserved solely for data centers and enterprise giants—it’s become the bread and butter of both IT professionals and enthusiastic home lab builders alike. Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor, a native component in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Windows Server, has...

A Quick Dive into Virtualization for Home Labs Virtualization has long been the playground for enthusiasts looking to experiment with multiple operating systems from a single machine. In today’s home labs, you’re not just running a Windows 11 workstation; you’re also building environments that...

It seems that 2025 is setting off with a bang for developers, and Microsoft is leading the charge with its Visual Studio Live! conference, happening in Las Vegas from March 10–14. Packed with insights into topics that are shaping the future of software development, this is expected to be one of...

The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...

Home labs have become a playground for tech enthusiasts, blending curiosity, experimentation, and technological prowess. While Linux-centric solutions such as Proxmox or XCP-ng dominate the scene (often touted as the "go-to" platforms), a quieter contender sits in the corner—Windows 11 Pro. Yes...

When most people think “home labs,” their minds race to Linux-powered systems. After all, Linux dominates the home server and DIY tinkering scene for good reason: it's robust, secure, community-driven, and free. But what if we told you that Windows 11 Pro has been quietly staking its claim as a...

What do you get when you mix a bare-metal virtualization platform with the comforting embrace of Windows 11? An interesting exercise in creativity and frustration! Recently, a daring enthusiast decided to run a Proxmox virtual environment on top of their existing Windows 11 installation, and...

Hello, i have a home lab where im running AD domain controller and AD DNS server. The issue im trying to solve is with the txt records that acme creates in my cloudflare dns zone and the AD DNS server not being able to resolve those queries so cert manager can validate my certificates. What is...

Hi all. With the VMware broadcom pricing issue and them doubling the costs overnight we are starting to look at Hyper V. I have been a VMware guy for over 10 years and while i have worked with Hyper V some small details escape me. I need to get up to speed again. I am looking at setting up...

Azure is exceptionally secure. To help keep it that way, we are doubling the top bounty reward for Azure vulnerabilities to $40,000. But we aren’t stopping there. To make it easier for security researchers to confidently and aggressively test Azure, we are inviting a select group of talented...

Hi, I have installed a VM in hyper-v on my Windows Server 2016. The OS that I have installed in the VM is a Windows Server 2016 that I'm thinking of to use as a LAB. However, I can't figure out how to install the Guest OS? It's stating to click on the "action" in the meny when the VM running...

Experience what it’s like to enter B87, Microsoft’s top-secret dream factory. Link Removed Tucked away on Microsoft’s vast campus in Redmond, Washington, is Building 87, a nondescript building that houses some extraordinary hardware labs. Now you can take a virtual tour of Building 87 and...

It's the final episode of the Countdown to Microsoft Ignite, and as promised, Rick and Joey give you the compressed version of their Ignite 101 session. So, sit back and learn from the masters how you can make the most of this incredible conference in... five days. If you're not able to join us...

It's the Countdown Show you've been waiting for... Schedule Builder is live on MyIgnite! In Episode 9, Link Removed and Link Removed demo Schedule Builder and great new filtering capabilities that will help you create your ideal conference agenda. They also unveil MyIgnite—a new tool that will...