Episode 23: Keep It Techie

Episode 23: Keep It Techie

From The IT Guy Show by Eric Hendricks

May 28, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

Eric and guest Josh discuss the evolution and practicalities of home lab ownership for tech professionals.

Home labs have evolved from hobbyist experiments to essential infrastructure for tech professionals, but knowing when to build one…and how…isn't always clear. Josh from Keep It Techie joins Eric to discuss the practical realities of home lab ownership: the cost-benefit calculations, the apartment constraints, and the decisions that actually matter when you're running real workloads. From colocation trade-offs to gigabit fiber potential, we break down Eric's current setup and explore whether it's time to bring the lab home. Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Website: https://keepittechie.com 45 Home Lab: https://45homelab.com/ Cloud Flare: https://www.cloudflare.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 00:35 Introduction 06:26 Home lab philosophy 18:24 Eric’s homelab 35:25 Getting started 45:06 Wrap up Graphics and…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Hendricks

Guests: Josh, Joshua Lacy

Topics covered

  • home labs
  • tech infrastructure
  • cost-benefit analysis
  • colocation
  • gigabit fiber
  • real workloads

Keywords

  • home lab
  • tech professionals
  • infrastructure
  • cost-benefit
  • colocation
  • gigabit fiber

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Keep It Techie, Cloud Flare, Free Hive Agency

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