Hey guys, I’m new to self-hosting; I’m trying to set up cloud storage to store pics and other content. However, I’m unsure whether to use my old computer, Buy NAS or ResberryPie to set up a home server.

Also, what is the best privacy-friendly OS to use with the home server?

Lastly, do’s and don’ts.

Any help would be appreciated (:

  • @[email protected]English
    5•10 months ago

    I used a PC once and didn’t realize that it took always about 300 W

    Were you mining bitcoin or something?

    • JeenaEnglish
      1•10 months ago

      It was running https://zoneminder.com/ but idling it used almost the same amount. It was a old PC my dad saved from being thrown out at his company. It must have been from around 2002 or something.

      • @[email protected]English
        6•10 months ago

        Yeah - that has changed since then. Power usage in the 30 to 40W range is easily attainable of you take some care selecting the components.

        • JeenaEnglish
          1•10 months ago

          I bought a NUC which took 5 W idling that was quite amazing.

          • @[email protected]English
            3•10 months ago

            Yeah, those are awesome - but even with an ATX mainboard, a CPU and a few spinning disks it’s become easier to stay on this side of 40W.