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An architectural diagram of a homelab automation loop. An icon for 'HOMELAB' points to 'BACKUPS,' which points to 'UPDATES,' which points to 'ALERTS,' which points back to 'HOMELAB.' In the center, Google Drive and Discord icons show their integration in the process.

Part 4: Automating a Homelab with Backups, Updates, and Alerts

A step-by-step guide to making your homelab self-maintaining. Learn to automate backups to Google Drive with rclone, manage container updates with Watchtower, and send proactive alerts to Discord using Prometheus and Alertmanager.

Oct 30, 2025 10 min read
A security shield with the AWS logo at the center, visually blocking unwanted internet traffic like ads (shopping cart icon) and trackers (browser window icon). This represents a cloud-based ad-blocking DNS filter.

How I Built My Own Ad-Blocking DNS Server in the Cloud (Updated AWS Edition!)

Enjoy a faster, ad-free internet everywhere. This 2025 guide details how to build a free, private DNS server with AdGuard Home on an AWS EC2 instance, complete with SSL encryption and automated renewal.

Aug 25, 2025 10 min read