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+# Homelab Setup
+
+## Overview
+Setting up a personal homelab using a ThinkPad laptop running Arch Linux to move away from cloud providers like Google.
+
+## Goals
+- [ ] Linux installation (Arch Linux on ThinkPad)
+- [ ] SSH remote access
+- [ ] Network domain setup
+- [ ] Self-hosted cloud storage (ownCloud/Nextcloud)
+- [ ] Self-hosted git repository (Gitea/Forgejo/GitLab)
+- [ ] Gradual migration from commercial cloud services
+
+## Hardware
+- **Main Server**: ThinkPad laptop
+- **Development**: Windows PC with WSL (for AI experimentation)
+
+## Inspiration & Resources
+- PewDiePie homelab setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Lxkt50xOg
+  - Need to collect tips and inspiration from this video
+
+## Current Status
+- Downloading Arch Linux ISO
+- Planning initial setup phase

arch-install-notes.md

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+# Arch Linux Installation Notes
+
+## Pre-Installation Checklist
+- [ ] Download Arch Linux ISO
+- [ ] Create bootable USB drive
+- [ ] Backup any important data on ThinkPad
+- [ ] Note ThinkPad hardware specs for driver compatibility
+
+## Installation Steps
+### Boot and Initial Setup
+- [ ] Boot from USB
+- [ ] Set keyboard layout if needed: `loadkeys us`
+- [ ] Verify UEFI boot: `ls /sys/firmware/efi/efivars`
+- [ ] Connect to internet (wifi-menu or ethernet)
+
+### Partitioning
+- [ ] List disks: `fdisk -l`
+- [ ] Create partitions (EFI, swap, root)
+- [ ] Format partitions
+- [ ] Mount filesystems
+
+### Base System Installation
+- [ ] Update package database: `pacman -Sy`
+- [ ] Install base system: `pacstrap /mnt base linux linux-firmware`
+- [ ] Generate fstab: `genfstab -U /mnt >> /mnt/etc/fstab`
+- [ ] Chroot: `arch-chroot /mnt`
+
+### System Configuration
+- [ ] Set timezone
+- [ ] Configure locale
+- [ ] Set hostname
+- [ ] Configure network
+- [ ] Set root password
+- [ ] Install bootloader (GRUB)
+- [ ] Create user account with sudo privileges
+
+## Post-Installation Priorities
+- [ ] Install essential packages (git, base-devel)
+- [ ] Install and configure yadm: `pacman -S yadm`
+- [ ] Clone dotfiles: `yadm clone <your-dotfiles-repo>`
+- [ ] Install SSH server: `pacman -S openssh`
+- [ ] Enable SSH service: `systemctl enable sshd`
+- [ ] Configure firewall

network-planning.md

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+# Network Planning
+
+## Current Network Setup
+- Document your current router/modem setup
+- Note internal IP range (usually 192.168.1.x or 10.0.0.x)
+
+## SSH Access Planning
+### Local Network Access
+- [ ] Assign static IP to ThinkPad
+- [ ] Configure SSH key authentication
+- [ ] Test SSH from WSL machine
+
+### External Access (Optional)
+- [ ] Research dynamic DNS services (DuckDNS, No-IP)
+- [ ] Configure router port forwarding (if needed)
+- [ ] Set up VPN for secure remote access
+
+## Domain Setup Options
+### Local Domain
+- [ ] Configure local DNS (Pi-hole, router settings)
+- [ ] Use .local domain for internal services
+
+### Public Domain
+- [ ] Register domain name
+- [ ] Configure DNS records
+- [ ] Set up reverse proxy (nginx, Caddy)
+
+## Security Considerations
+- [ ] Change default SSH port
+- [ ] Disable root SSH login
+- [ ] Configure fail2ban
+- [ ] Set up firewall rules (iptables/ufw)
+- [ ] Regular security updates

self-hosted-services.md

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+# Self-Hosted Services Planning
+
+## Git Repository Hosting
+### Options to Research
+- **Gitea**: Lightweight, Go-based, minimal resource usage
+- **Forgejo**: Gitea fork, community-driven development
+- **GitLab CE**: Feature-rich but more resource intensive
+- **Gogs**: Simple, lightweight alternative
+
+### Requirements
+- [ ] Web interface for repository management
+- [ ] Git over SSH and HTTPS
+- [ ] User management and permissions
+- [ ] Issue tracking (optional)
+- [ ] CI/CD integration (future consideration)
+
+### Installation Considerations
+- Docker deployment vs native installation
+- Database requirements (SQLite vs PostgreSQL)
+- Reverse proxy setup for HTTPS
+- Backup strategy for repositories
+
+## Cloud Storage Solutions
+### Options to Research
+- **Nextcloud**: Full-featured, extensive app ecosystem
+- **ownCloud**: Original project, stable and mature
+- **Seafile**: Performance-focused file sync
+- **Syncthing**: Decentralized sync (no server needed)
+
+### Requirements
+- [ ] File synchronization across devices
+- [ ] Web interface for file management
+- [ ] Mobile app support
+- [ ] Calendar and contacts sync
+- [ ] Document editing (optional)
+
+## Service Integration
+- Single sign-on between services
+- Shared storage for configuration backups
+- Monitoring and logging setup
+- Automated backups and disaster recovery
+
+## Resource Planning
+- Estimate RAM and storage requirements
+- Consider containerization with Docker/Podman
+- Plan for service discovery and networking