If you want more privacy, speed, and control over your internet traffic, running your own DNS server with AdGuard Home on a Raspberry Pi is one of the best home lab projects you can try. It blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains at the DNS level — giving every device on

If you’re looking to start your journey into home labs, learning servers, or just experimenting with self-hosted applications, the Raspberry Pi 5 is an excellent entry point. With its upgraded performance, better I/O, and active community support, it has become one of the most capable single-board computers (SBCs)