The essentials of running a Linux-based home server. From mini computers to data servers, this section breaks down how to build a server — and then shows some interesting home server uses.

Sharing files at home is easier with a shared network drive. A DIY NAS build can turn an existing server into a multimedia server with automatic backups—accessible from any computer or device on the...

Running a dedicated computer at home to act as a server is much easier — not to mention more useful — than it used to be. It can speed up the internet while providing a great deal of privacy +...

In my quixotic quest for an entirely solar-powered van build, I also created a home automation server like that at my house. I ended up with an energy efficient steampunk computer with the same core...