Technology · Simplicity · Essentialism
UnclutteredTech is where I write about making using technology simpler. Head to the Blog for practical guides and honest takes on home servers, backups, smart homes, Mac setup, and where AI actually fits into everyday life. Check out Tools for a running list of the software and gear I actually use myself. And if you want something more hands-on, browse Products; a growing collection of checklists and guides, from free to a few dollars, built to save you the hours I already spent figuring it out.
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Mac
NAS vs USB storage for Mac: compare USB drives, DAS and NAS options for speed, cost, backups and multi-device access to find the right setup.
homelab
New to homelabbing? Skip Proxmox and NAS on day one. Here's why an easy OS like ZimaOS on a cheap mini PC beats jumping straight into a full hypervisor.
budget
Building a home lab on a budget in 2026? Skip the enterprise gear. A used business PC with the right RAM and storage gets you there for less.
smart home
Fifteen years of smart-home upgrades in a 600-square-foot rental. no drilling, no rewiring, nothing a landlord could object to. Here's what worked, what I'd change, and where to start.
homelab
I added a second server to make my homelab simpler. That sounds backwards — but fewer things don't always add up to a simpler system. Here's how I balance clutter against friction.
home server
Why I run two Proxmox nodes and two separate NAS units instead of one all-in-one box — and the actual hardware specs behind that decision.
Products
Guides, templates, and tools worth paying for — the newest first.
About
I've spent 25 years working in IT — managing teams, implementing enterprise tools, and watching people struggle unnecessarily with technology that should make their lives easier.
UnclutteredTech is where I share what I've learnt: how to cut through the noise, choose tools that actually matter, and build a tech setup that stays out of your way.
Always testing something new so you don't have to.
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