MappleBox has no ads and I want to keep it that way. If a guide saved you time or nerves, there are a few ways to support the site. And if you represent a brand, you’ll find out below what working together can look like.
Support as a reader
- Ko-fi: Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/lionstark. Every bit goes straight into new hardware and time for new guides.
- Affiliate links: Links marked with an asterisk (*) go to Amazon. If you buy through one, I get a small commission and you pay the same price. Everything I link runs in my own setup. The full list is on My setup.
- Spread the word: Did a guide help you? Share it in your Discord, on Reddit or with friends. That helps just as much.
For brands and manufacturers
I test hardware and software in real, long-term use across two sites and write honest guides about it. That fits products like these:
- Mini PCs, servers, NAS and network gear for the homelab
- Streaming hardware: cameras, capture cards, audio, IRL equipment
- Self-hosting software and services for creators
Options include a sponsored guide, a long-term test in the homelab or an integration into an existing setup, also as a video for TikTok if you like. Three rules apply: sponsored content is always clearly labeled as an ad, I only write about products I’ve tried myself, and my opinion stays my own.
Interested? Email contact@lionstark.com with a few lines about the product and your idea.