Home labs, done properly.
Whether you're setting up your first home server or building out a full self-hosted lab, MacKinnon Tech helps plan, configure, and document home networking, NAS, and lab builds that actually make sense for what you're trying to learn or run.
Planned right. Documented clearly.
Every build is sized to your actual goals — not whatever hardware looked exciting online.
Planning first
Before buying hardware, we figure out what you actually want the lab to do — learning, hosting, backups, or all three.
Networking setup
Routers, switches, VLANs, and Wi-Fi configured so devices talk to each other the way they’re supposed to.
NAS & storage
Network storage set up for backups, media, or shared files, with redundancy that’s actually tested.
Self-hosted services
Home Assistant, Plex, Pi-hole, and similar self-hosted tools installed and configured correctly.
Documentation included
Every setup comes with plain-language notes on what was configured and how to maintain it.
Built to learn from
Setups are explained as we go, not just handed over — so you understand what’s running and why.
Tell me what you're trying to build.
A home lab can be as simple as one mini PC or as involved as a full rack. Tell me your goal and budget and I'll help you figure out the right starting point.