Install Proxmox on an OPi5 & Create a Container
Important note you should use a nVME Drive for this. Proxmox is an awesome open source virtualization tool. In my mind it rivals VMware very well. It does a lot…
Configure DNS on an Ubuntu Server for your Network VM/SBC/Server
DNS is a process where IP addresses are translated in to Host names or FULLY QUALIFIED DOMAIN NAME or FQDN. This is basically the address and the name of the…
How to Deploy a VM on Proxmox (RPi/OPi5)
Doing a deployment on Proxmox (Intel/AMD) is pretty much straight forward. However on a Raspberry Pi Cluster there are a few I gotchya’s you need to be aware of. I…
Build a Raspberry Pi router with OpenWRT
Are you tired of not being able to config your retail router the way you want then follow this article to router freedom: note: The prices below were at the…
Install Webmin on a SBC Device or a VM
Webmin is a server management GUI, I like it because even though it is a GUI it gives you complete control of your server. It can also allow you to…
Install Proxmox on a SBC Device
Time: 30 to 45 minutes Since the Raspberry Pi took the step to the 8 gb Pi 4 everyone is wanting to push it to the limits. Well now you…
Build a NAS in a VM or on any SBC Device
Time: 40 Minutes Generally I don’t really care about the details or best practices but over my career I have learned the importance of why best practices exist. I decided…
Welcome to Pi Hobby Blog
Practical Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, Proxmox, storage, networking, and homelab guides for real-world setups. At PiHobby, I share hands-on tutorials, walkthroughs, and project ideas built around single-board computers, lightweight servers,…