diff --git a/machines/stel-xps/software.nix b/machines/stel-xps/software.nix
index ae005c0..9314d61 100644
--- a/machines/stel-xps/software.nix
+++ b/machines/stel-xps/software.nix
@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@
     autorandr.enable = true;
   };
 
+  virtualisation.podman.enable = true;
+  boot.enableContainers = false;
+
   elss = {
     programs = {
       aspell.enable = true;