An old laptop being used as a homelab server, sitting on a desk with its screen displaying a command-line interface. It is connected to a network switch, with a glowing data network graphic in the background.

Part 1: Reviving an Old Laptop with Debian & Docker

Kickstart your homelab by turning an old laptop into a secure server. This guide details the process of installing Debian, performing initial hardening, and setting up Docker and Docker Compose for a solid foundation.