I'm Alex and this is my first post on this forum. I want to build a ZFS storage server, but there are some questions that bother me. First, I want to say that the server will be built for home use.

Self-hosting your data and services with Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to free yourself from the spiraling costs and tangled web of subscription fees. Whether you’re simply looking to ...

What better way to add a geeky touch to #vanlife than with a Linux server in your RV? One easily could make the strong argument that an RV is the ultimate DIY project playground. It combines all of ...

Raspberry Pi’s line of low-cost single-board computers may not be the only game in town, but their $35 price tags, high level of community support, and small size make them ideal for DIY projects… ...

Just like assembling a PC, putting together your first Network-Attached Storage server can be a thrilling experience. There’s the excitement of the hunt while browsing the latest components, and the ...

If you have a lot of data—photos, movies, backups, or other files—a home server is a great way to keep them all in one place for use throughout your house. The Fractal Design Node 804 is my choice for ...

I've always been a big proponent of using NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices for dedicated file and media storage and backup. They are a low-power, low-cost alternative to a dedicated PC server, ...

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts looking for a new project to keep them busy over the weekend may be interested in this great project that uses a Raspberry Pi mini PC to create a Raspberry Pi email server ...

I've participated in a lot of the home surveillance threads both here in DIY, as well as in AV. I haven't seen it come up in a while, but I've been meaning to post my experiences for a while now. I ...

Extreme Tech has an excellent guide to building your very own wireless home media server, including tips on how to optimize streaming so that you don’t have to deal with watching herky-jerky video ...