A $25 smart plug became my home lab's most reliable emergency fix
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A $25 smart plug turned out to be one of the most practical additions to a headless home lab setup. By routing the server through a smart plug, you gain the ability to remotely power cycle it from anywhere when SSH or remote desktop fails. Beyond emergency restarts, it also enables safe power-off while traveling, reduces risk during experimentation, and supports scheduled power cycling. While not an elegant solution, it serves as a reliable last-resort fallback for unresponsive servers.
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