9 articles tagged "home server"
2.5GbE is enough for most home networks. See when 10GbE pays off for a NAS, server, workstation, switches, adapters, and cabling.
A 2.5GbE USB-C adapter is useful for NAS transfers and multi-gig internet, but only when the port, cable, switch, and driver path all support it. These are the sensible picks.
A 2.5GbE switch is often the cheaper upgrade before another router. Here are the sensible unmanaged, fanless, PoE, and NAS-friendly picks for 2026.
The best mini PCs for home servers, Plex, Jellyfin, Home Assistant, Docker, Proxmox, and low-power self-hosting.
The best NAS devices for Plex in 2026, including 2-bay and 4-bay picks for direct play, hardware transcoding, 4K libraries, and Docker users.
Set up your first NAS for backups, photo storage, and media streaming. Drive selection, network setup, and first-run configuration.
Build a home server for backups, media, and self-hosting. Hardware picks, OS options, and the setup steps most guides skip.
The best home NAS devices of 2026 for backups, media streaming, and photo libraries. Beginner to power user picks.
The Synology DS224+ makes home NAS accessible without dumbing it down. Full review for backups, media, and remote access.
