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My home server uses less power now, and I didn’t replace a single part

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Optimizing Your Home Server for Maximum Efficiency

Learn how to reduce power consumption without sacrificing performance, using BIOS tweaks and OS optimizations.

Every home server I build gets the same 4 containers first, and none of them are the fun ones

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Building a Home Server: The Essential Containers and Tools

Start with these four essential containers to ensure your home server is reliable and backed up.

I turned my old MacBook into a home server and gave it a new lease on life

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Transforming an Old MacBook into a Home Server: A Practical Guide

This guide shows how to repurpose an old MacBook into a home server, including setting up a media server and file synchronization.

XPipe makes managing a home lab feel like it should

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XPipe: A Simplified Home Server Management Tool

XPipe streamlines home server management by consolidating SSH, Docker, and Proxmox into one interface, reducing friction and mental overhead.

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Building a Home Server: A Comprehensive Guide

Building a home server is not only cost-effective but also a fun project. This guide covers essential components, highlights key recommendations, and provides actionable tips for creating your own server.

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Upgrading an Old Server with a Decade-Old NVMe SSD: A DIY Guide

Gregory Gibson shares his experience of repurposing a decade-old NVMe SSD for an old server, highlighting the benefits of using affordable hardware upgrades to boost performance and security.

An old phone already has the 5 things a Raspberry Pi home-server project makes you buy separately

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An Old Phone as a Home Server: A Cost-Effective Alternative to a Raspberry Pi

An old Android phone can serve as a home server, offering storage, power, and hardware for less than a Raspberry Pi, though it lacks some advanced features.

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I turned my gaming PC into a Proxmox server and found a whole new use for its power

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, Home Server: I turned my gaming PC into a Proxmox server and found a whole new use for its power.

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I ran Proxmox for a week, and it changed how I use my server PC

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, Home Server: I ran Proxmox for a week, and it changed how I use my server PC.

I wish I'd known these tips before I started using Plex

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Plex: A Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up and Maximizing Your Media Server

Plex simplifies media management, but preparation is key for a smooth and efficient setup.

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I built my first home server from spare PC parts

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Technology Explained, Home Server: I built my first home server from spare PC parts.

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MCP servers just turned Claude into a desktop automation tool, and these 5 apps prove it

Claude can get things done on these desktop apps without you even moving your.

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VLC has been hiding a full-blown streaming server behind the Play button

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Entertainment, VLC Media Player: VLC has been hiding a full-blown streaming server behind the Play button.

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4 free DNS servers that each win at one job Google's and Cloudflare's don't

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Networking, DNS: 4 free DNS servers that each win at one job Google's and Cloudflare's don't.

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5 services you should set up before you expose your home server to the internet

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Networking, Security: 5 services you should set up before you expose your home server to the internet.

Jellyfin does everything Plex does — except charge you for it

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Why Jellyfin Is the Better Choice for Your Home Media Server Over Plex

Jellyfin offers a free, open-source alternative to Plex that's better in many ways, especially for those who want full control of their media server.

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I built my own network recovery server, and now my homelab PCs have an undo button

FOG restored my deliberately broken UEFI Linux machine in just 16.

5 network services worth self-hosting before a media server

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Five Network Services to Improve Your Self-Hosted Media Server

Gregory Gibson, an IT specialist and technical writer, shares five network services that can enhance your self-hosted media server, including DNS control, device discovery, and uptime monitoring.

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I set up a self-hosted security camera server that costs almost nothing to run

Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Smart Home, Smart Home: I set up a self-hosted security camera server that costs almost nothing to run.

I finally built the home server I’d been avoiding, and it changed everything

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Building a Home Server: A Comprehensive Guide

I finally built a home server, overcoming initial hesitation and investing in a workstation with impressive specs. This guide delves into the details of the build, including hardware choices and configuration.

Your home server might be corrupting files and you'd never know

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How to Protect Your Home Server from Data Corruption

Home servers are critical for storing backups, photos, and databases. However, they often lack ECC memory, which can corrupt files without alerting you. Adding ECC memory can significantly improve data integrity.

Self-hosted media servers aren't as hard as Plex makes them seem

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Building Your Own Media Server: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jellyfin is an excellent alternative to Plex for self-hosted media servers, offering flexibility and control over your media library. This guide walks you through the hardware and software setup process, ensuring your media server is both efficient and secure.