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⚡ Power & Noise Optimization
Tips and guides to reduce power consumption and noise in your homelab. Save money and enjoy silence.
How to Measure Your Home Server's Idle Power
Accurate methods to measure idle and load power consumption. Smart plugs, UPS monitoring, and IPMI tools.
BeginnerMeasurementTools
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Auto Sleep and Wake with Wake-on-LAN
Set up WOL to wake your server on demand. Save electricity without sacrificing availability.
AutomationPower SavingWake-on-LAN
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BIOS Settings for Maximum Power Efficiency
C-states, P-states, and other BIOS tweaks that can dramatically reduce idle power consumption.
AdvancedBIOSOptimization
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Reducing Home Server Noise: A Complete Guide
Fan replacements, case selection, and placement tips for a silent homelab experience.
FansNoiseSilent
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Hard Drive Power Management: Idle vs Standby
Understanding HDD power states and how to configure spindown for maximum efficiency.
HDDPower ManagementStorage
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Scheduled Shutdown and Startup with rtcwake
Automate your server's sleep schedule. Perfect for servers that don't need 24/7 uptime.
AutomationLinuxScheduling
Read article →How Much Is Your Server Costing You?
A 100W server running 24/7 can cost $100-200/year in electricity. Calculate your exact costs with our tool.
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