Hi there! I’m Doug, and I’m excited to welcome you to Tech Manager Planet, a place where I share my experiences, experiments, and lessons learned related to the world of Home Lab setups, AI projects, Home Automation, Server Virtualization, and everything tech in between.
Why I Started This Site
After years of building and tweaking my own systems at home, starting with my first computer, a Commodore 64, to running local AI projects, to automating daily life with smart tech, I realized I was learning so much I should share it with you.
Tech Manager Planet is my way of giving back:
To share what’s working, what isn’t, and to document the exciting and sometimes very frustrating journey of managing tech smarter, not harder.
What You’ll Find Here
- Practical guides for setting up your own Home Lab
- AI project ideas, tutorials, and tool recommendations
- Home Automation experiments and setups
- Tips on virtualization, server management, and streamlining tech
- Honest insights, lessons, and maybe even a few mistakes to learn from
Who This Site is For
If you’re someone who:
- Loves tinkering with servers, networking, or smart home tech
- Is curious about running AI projects on your own hardware
- Wants to build systems that make life easier and more efficient
- Believes learning and experimenting is part of the fun…
Then you’re definitely in the right place.
I’m excited to have you here, feel free to explore, comment, or just hang out and learn alongside me. Welcome to Tech Manager Planet!